TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL COACHES DAY CELEBRATES THE LASTING IMPACT COACHES HAVE ON STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES
SAN MARCOS, TX — The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) proudly announces the celebration of Texas High School Coaches Day on Friday, November 7th, a day officially recognized by Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution 38. This annual observance honors the unwavering dedication, leadership, and service of high school and middle school coaches across the Lone Star…
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Hosts 44th Annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive
TYLER, Texas, Nov. 5, 2025 –Throughout the holiday season, Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) aims to help thousands of people in need throughout the more than 170 communities served by BGC stores through the company’s 44th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive. November 5 through December 16, Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, FRESH by Brookshire’s,…
Read MoreTexas Authors Museum Launches VTAP to Help Readers Find Real Texas Authors in an AI-Driven Book World
Austin, Texas – November 5, 2025 – The Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History (TAMIH) today announced the launch of the Verified Texas Author Program (VTAP), a new verification system that helps readers, bookstores, libraries, and festivals quickly identify real, human Texas authors in an era of AI-generated books and spam publishing. VTAP provides a simple…
Read MoreThe magic and chemistry of fall foliage color
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The transition of trees’ colors from lush green to a variety of warm tones annually marks the changing of seasons, often inducing strong anticipation for a chance to catch a glimpse of the magic. The chemistry While fall colors appear as magic to our eyes, it is really a product of…
Read MoreCost of Thanksgiving turkey spikes
Per pound price for whole turkeys up 70% compared to last year Prices for centerpiece turkeys are up, but overall consumers are likely to see a mixed bag of price increases and decreases as they shop for traditional Thanksgiving holiday meals. While recent price trends for whole turkeys were much higher than last year, the…
Read MoreElevated wildfire risk expected across Texas this week
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger, as changing weather conditions impact the state. After increasingly dry conditions over the past 10 days, Texas has experienced a warming trend this week. In portions of the Texas Plains, last week’s first hard freeze has pushed native grasses into dormancy. Dormant…
Read MorePursuit on Dallas North Tollway
FRISCO – On November 5, 2025, at 10:33 P.M., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on the northbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway near Keller Springs Blvd. The driver refused to stop, resulting in a pursuit with DPS Troopers. However, DPS Troopers lost sight…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas Physicians Welcomes Stacy Echetebu, MD, to Tyler
Tyler, Texas (November 5, 2025) — UT Health East Texas Physicians is expanding pediatric services in Tyler with the addition of Stacy Echetebu, MD. “I believe in holistic care — treating the whole child, not just the symptoms,” Dr. Echetebu said. “My goal is to provide comprehensive care that supports both physical and emotional…
Read MoreMessage from the Postmaster
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 family letters…
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