SPECTRUM LAUNCHES GIGABIT BROADBAND, MOBILE, TV AND VOICE SERVICES IN UPSHUR COUNTY
Spectrum Internet® with Speeds up to a Gig Now Available to More Than 1,300 Homes and Small Businesses Network Buildout is Part of Spectrum’s $7 Billion Rural Construction Initiative UPSHUR COUNTY, TX. (August 25, 2025) — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice…
Read MoreHeaded Out To The Country For Dove Season? Keep An Eye Out For Abandoned Or Deteriorated Water Wells
AUSTIN – Texas hunters headed out for dove season are asked to watch for abandoned or deteriorated water wells, and to report any they find to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. If you’re aware of abandoned or deteriorated wells, please report them to TDLR: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/abwells/default.aspx. When filing the report, please include an address or…
Read MoreState Ag employees told police they were wary of Sid Miller’s political consultant. Now he’s the agency’s chief of staff.
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Aug. 25, 2025 “State Ag employees told police they were wary of Sid Miller’s political consultant. Now he’s the agency’s chief of staff.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Read MoreFor their walkout, Texas Democrats get national attention — and partisan retribution at home
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 25, 2025 “For their walkout, Texas Democrats get national attention — and partisan retribution at home” 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 MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
August 25, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 9.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 19.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
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SUNDAY August 24, 2025 {READ IN BROWSER} FEATURE Five Women of East Texas Featured in Concert Five talented singer-songwriters of East Texas are brought together for a Texas Songwriter Showcase on The Bowery Stage in Winnsboro from 7 to 9 p.m. August 30. Lynn Adler, Meredith Crawford, Kate Kirby, Sharon Walker, and Katie Wallace all…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Where’s My Tooth Fairy?
By Jim “Pappy” Moore It’s been the mid-1950s since I lost a tooth. About first grade or so you’re old enough to learn your baby teeth will be forced out as your new teeth come in. The process is aided and abetted by The Tooth Fairy. To help urge you through the process, you are…
Read MoreFresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuit
By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2025 “Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuit” 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,…
Read MoreTexas redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold
By Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 18, 2025 “Texas redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold” 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. The Texas Legislature redrew the state’s congressional…
Read MoreMarket Report August 22, 2025-Winnsboro Livestock
August 22, 2025 HEAD COUNT – 410 HD STEERS: UNDER 300 LBS- $ 4.50 – $ 6.75 300-400 LBS- $ 4.25- $ 5.75 400-500 LBS – $ 3.75 – $ 5.25 OVER 500 LBS – $ 3.50 – $ 4.75 HEIFERS: UNDER 300 LBS – $ 4.25 – $ 5.85 300-400 LBS – $…
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