Consistent summer rains spur this year’s pumpkin harvest
Texas Crop and Weather Report Texas pumpkin producers are experiencing a strong harvest thanks to consistent rainfall and a dry July. While quantity is on par with last season’s harvest, producers say overall pumpkin quality is better compared to last year, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. The Texas pumpkin crop has a higher…
Read MoreShorter days bring deadly risks for walkers in Texas
download video TxDOT urges vigilance during deadliest month for pedestrians Oct. 1, 2025 AUSTIN – On a Sunday afternoon last fall, Brenna Cole-Pickrel laced up her shoes and headed out for a jog with her dog Daisy. Brenna never made it home. A recently married major in the U.S. Air Force, 31-year-old Cole-Pickrel was serving…
Read MoreShutdown Halts Some Health Services as Political Risks Test Parties’ Resolve
By Stephanie Armour and Julie Rovner, KFF Health News and Amanda Seitz and Arielle Zionts and Rachana Pradhan October 1, 2025 Threats of a federal government shutdown have gone from being an October surprise to a recurring theme. This time around, though, the stakes are higher. Federal funding ran out at midnight on Oct. 1,…
Read MoreTalarico outraises Allred with massive fundraising haul to kick off Senate Democratic primary
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Oct. 1, 2025 “Talarico outraises Allred with massive fundraising haul to kick off Senate Democratic primary” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…
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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: 251001 Heavy Duty Equipment 251002 Asbestos and other Hazardous Contaminant Abatement and Disposal Services (2 Part with JOC) 251003 Electronics, Appliances and Associated Goods and Services 251004 Commissioning and Testing Services for Facility Systems The proposal is due…
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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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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LORETHA G. CARVALHO, Deceased, were issued on September 17, 2025, in Cause No. 25-230-CCPR-00078, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to GRACE MARIE BLACK. The residence of the Independent Executor is Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas; the mailing…
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PUBLIC NOTICE New Diana ISD is taking quotes for: SCOPE OF WORK CURB AND TRACK ASPHALT REPAIR – Replace concrete curb; Excavate and recompact existing subgrade; Install new base; Install asphalt base TRACK SURFACE REPAIR AND STRIPING Install polyurethane surface mat; Install coats of blue structural spray; Stripe repaired area to match existing track regulation…
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PUBLIC NOTICE New Diana I.S.D. Maintenance department is taking bids on adding five rows on existing bleachers. For details contact Bruce Jeffery (bjeffery@ndisd.org) at 903 663-8000 ext. 8400. Bids are due no later than Thursday, October 15, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. 11140 State Hwy 154 East Diana, Texas 75640.
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