Roadwork Report Week of August 31 – September 6
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 MoreThree sentenced to federal prison in DFW-area VIN flipping scheme
PLANO, Texas – Two aliens from Honduras illegally present in the United States and one Dallas-area man have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a theft and fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Gustavo Adolfo Torres-Sadres, 38, of Honduras, and Julian Sanchez, 38, of Duncanville, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud;…
Read MoreGilmer Grinds Out Hard-Fought Win Over Pirates
Final at Pirate Stadium! #BUX #FAMILY #BUCKEYEpride pic.twitter.com/gbAJ2rXjKj — GilmerBuckeyeFB (@GilmerBuckeyeFB) August 30, 2025 Buckeyes Put Last Year’s Loss Behind Them, Defeating Pine Tree in a Wild 41-25 Affair By Elwyn Henderson The Class 4ADII #9 ranked Gilmer Buckeyes opened the 2025 season on the road in Longview against the Pine Tree Pirates Friday night…
Read More“Bathroom bill” aimed at trans people approved by Texas House after decade of failed attempts
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Aug. 28, 2025 ““Bathroom bill” aimed at trans people approved by Texas House after decade of failed attempts” 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…
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Whatley Center announces 2025-2026 “Heart of the Arts” season lineup
August 27, 2025 The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College is thrilled to announce its 2025–2026 Heart of the Arts season. As NTCC celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Whatley Center is marking the milestone year with an exciting blend of national touring acts, local talent, theatre productions, and art exhibits.…
Read MoreNorth Dakota man sentenced in east Texas romance scam, ordered to pay over $4.7 million in restitution
PLANO, Texas – A Williston, North Dakota, man has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution in a money laundering conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Daniel Boadu, 36, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and was sentenced to 54 months…
Read MoreUpshur County suspect stole guns, killed dog during cross-county crime spree
By KLTV Digital Media Staff Published: Aug. 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM CDT|Updated: Aug. 29, 2025 at 4:51 AM CDT UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – Authorities said a wanted man later found dead went on a multi-county home invasion spree on Thursday, stealing guns and killing a homeowner’s dog. Read more: Upshur County suspect stole guns, killed dog…
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Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces run for 21st Congressional District
By Marijke Friedman, The Texas Tribune Aug. 28, 2025 “Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces run for 21st Congressional District” 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, The…
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