Kids and Teens Go Full Throttle for E-Bikes as Federal Oversight Stalls
By Kate Ruder November 24, 2025 LOUISVILLE, Colo. — E-bike of Colorado sales manager Perry Fletcher said his sales and repair shop saw an increase in back-to-school sales to young riders and families this fall as the popularity of the battery-powered bicycles revs up. But the kids’ excitement for their new rides is tempered by…
Read MoreOp-Ed: After the Shutdown, Congress Is Back — to Help Big Tech
By Kristen Osenga After the longest government shutdown in modern history, the House is back in session. Unfortunately, one of its first orders of business appears to be siding with Big Tech over small inventors. The House Judiciary Committee just marked up the Litigation Transparency Act. The bill, sold as a measure to promote transparency…
Read MoreWe’re Thankful for You…🥂BOGO BREAKFAST EN SUITE THROUGH JANUARY 2026! Holiday stays and more…
Award-Winning Historic Lodging in Colorado Springs “The Romance of the Past with the Comforts of Today” We’re Thankful for You! BOGO (BUY ONE GET ONE FREE)! Romance Package Breakfast Ensuite BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Breakfast Ensuite Romance Package THROUGH JANUARY 2026! (*Limit one per reservation) With your stay at Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast…
Read MoreStar Struck
SUNDAY November 23, 2025 {READ IN BROWSER} FEATURE Downtown Kilgore. Photo by Mike Engleman. Discover East Texas’ Black Giant Trail Exploring Rusk, Upshur, and Gregg counties in the Upper East Side of Texas, visitors find the vast area of the East Texas Oil Field and the resulting fulfillment of dreams ignited by the oil boom…
Read MoreLetter from Postmaster
Dear Editor, The holidays are about looking out for one another — and in Gilmer, the Postal Service is proud to help. Alongside recent transformation efforts to strengthen day-to-day delivery, we invite neighbors to visit USPS Operation Santa at USPSOperationSanta.com and adopt real letters to Santa from individuals and families. This year, please consider choosing…
Read MoreRainbow Trout Stocking Returns to Texas Waters Nov. 26
AUSTIN – Just in time for the holiday season, rainbow trout arrives at waterbodies across the state for the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov. 26, the day before Thanksgiving. It doesn’t take a lot of sophisticated fishing equipment to…
Read MoreTJC Speech and Debate Team excels in fall tournaments
The Tyler Junior College Speech and Debate Team turned in award-winning performances during their recent fall Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association tournament held on the TJC central campus. Logan Wells, of Saratoga, secured the title of top International Public Debate Association (IPDA) debater and was named Top Debate Speaker at the fall, university-level state speech and…
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Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: It Is Well With My Soul
By Jim “Pappy” Moore Few spiritual songs affect me like this old church song does. Long before I knew the true story behind it, just singing it and hearing it sung captured my soul in song. The words and the way they are put together are captivating. Do you know why it was written by…
Read MoreWinnsboro Livestock Market Report 11-21-25
November 21, 2025 HEAD COUNT – 410 HD STEERS: UNDER 300 LBS- $ 4.25 – $ 5.40 300-400 LBS- $ 3.75- $ 4.75 400-500 LBS – $ 3.25 – $ 4.35 OVER 500 LBS – $ 2.50 – $ 4.00 HEIFERS: UNDER 300 LBS – $ 3.50- $ 4.50 300-400 LBS – $ 3.25…
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