Roadwork Report Week of September 14 – September 20
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge…
Read MoreKilgore 66, Gilmer 6
By Elwyn Henderson The 1-1 Gilmer Buckeyes took to the road Friday night as they traveled to Kilgore to take on the 1-1 Bulldogs. Kilgore went into the game seeking to avenge their 24-22 loss to the Buckeyes last season while Gilmer came in seeking to redemption for their 41-26 loss to Chapel Hill last…
Read MoreKilgore College to host ‘FAFSA Palooza’ events on Kilgore, Longview campuses
Kilgore College’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will host a series of “FAFSA Palooza” events in October to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The sessions are free and open to the public. EOC specialists will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with the 2026-27 FAFSA. FAFSA…
Read MoreEast Texas Entrepreneurs to Benefit from $54K Grant from FHLB Dallas, Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank
Funds Will Expand Lending and Financial Education to East Texas Entrepreneurs TYLER, TEXAS, September 10, 2025—In a notable boost to East Texas entrepreneurs, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank® have awarded $54,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to Greater Texas Community Capital Finance (GTCCF), doing…
Read MoreNTCC to Host 40th Anniversary Car Show October 4th
September 10, 2025 As part of Northeast Texas Community College’s 40th Anniversary Community Picnic, NTCC will host a special Car Show on Saturday, October 4, 2025 on the NTCC campus. All vehicle models are welcome, and proceeds from the event will go toward show awards and NTCC scholarships. The day promises fun for the entire…
Read MoreArt department hosts exhibit by Michelle Dvorak
September 11, 2025 The Northeast Texas Community College Visual Arts program has opened its first art exhibit of the academic year in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The show, which runs September 10–24, features the work of mixed media and abstract artist Michelle Dvorak. The exhibit is free and open…
Read MoreCornhole tournament planned as part of 40th Anniversary Community Picnic
September 11, 2025 Northeast Texas Community College will add some extra fun to its 40th Anniversary Community Picnic with a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The event will be held on the NTCC campus and is open to the public. The tournament will feature both a social/beginner doubles division and a competitive doubles…
Read MoreDemocratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll finds
By Marijke Friedman, The Texas Tribune Sept. 12, 2025 “Democratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll finds” 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…
Read MoreVideo: UIL TX HSFB | Carthage vs. Gilmer (2022 4A DII Region II Semifinal) | (FDSN/Bally Sports Backhaul)
Republican U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell will not seek third term in Congress
By Marijke Friedman, The Texas Tribune Sept. 11, 2025 “Republican U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell will not seek third term in Congress” 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 Brief,…
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