‘Spreading like wildfire’: How one Kentucky county is grappling with a national tick-borne scourge
By Liam Niemeyer, Stateline September 29, 2026 OWEN COUNTY, Ky. — She usually had a “stomach of steel.” Most food wouldn’t really bother her. But when Eliza Petzinger had a helping of country ham during her family’s Christmas dinner last year, the strong reaction — stomach discomfort and nausea — came just hours later. “I…
Read MoreStates OK solar panels for balconies. Safety guidelines haven’t caught up.
By Alex Brown, Stateline September 30, 2026 Over the past year and a half, a dozen states have embraced a new vision for solar power: small, cheap panels that can be hung from a balcony or porch, be plugged into a standard wall outlet and take a dent out of residents’ utility bills. These systems,…
Read MoreMud Creek water quality workshop set for Oct. 27 in Tyler
Free Texas Watershed Steward event will cover watershed protection and management September 30, 2026 – by Melody Beck The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board will host a Texas Watershed Steward workshop on Oct. 27 in Tyler. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas State…
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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS BUYING PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF THE SHARON WATER SUPPLY CORP. Sharon Water Supply Corp. urges any prospective buyers to verify with the Manager at the office located at 6175 N. State Hwy. 37, Winnsboro, Texas, whether or not water is available at the tract of land in question. Sharon…
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) has posted procurement solicitations at www.tips-usa.com for the following categories: 261001 Uniforms and Promotional Attire, Accessories, and Services 261002 Energy and Water Efficiency Goods and Services (2 Part with JOC) 261003 Technology Solutions, Products, and Services The proposal is due and will be opened on November 19th, 2026,…
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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS BUYING PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF THE PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORP. Pritchett Water Supply Corp. understands that property is sometimes sold with the representation that water is available to the property from the PWSC System. Such is not always the case, and the PWSC urges any prospective buyer to verify with…
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PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOHN ARTHUR MINDT, Deceased, was issued on the 21st day of September, 2026 in Docket Number 26-230-CCPR-00113 in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to TERESE BRADWAY RODGERS. The residence of the Independent Executor is in Gregg County, Texas…
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GORDON RAYMOND JEWETT Deceased, were issued on September 21, 2026, in Cause No. 26-230-CCPR-00107, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: GWENDOLYN JANET JEWETT. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are…
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PUBLIC NOTICE New Diana I.S.D. Maintenance department is taking quotes to replace and repair doors and hardware. For details about the job contact Bruce Jeffery at 903 663-8000 ext. 8400. Quotes are due no later than Thursday, October 14, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m. 11140 State Hwy 154 East Diana, Texas 75640.
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PUBLIC NOTICE New Diana I.S.D. Maintenance department is taking quotes to build a metal (8 wheelchair) handicap platform at stadium. For details about the job contact Bruce Jeffery at 903 663-8000 ext. 8400. Quotes are due no later than Thursday, October 14, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m. 11140 State Hwy 154 East Diana, Texas 75640.
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