Mediation on the Marvin Nichols Conflict Leads to Study of Reservoir’s Impacts & Time Delay
NORTHEAST TEXAS (August 13, 2025) – In response to the news that regional water planning groups in North Texas (Region C) and Northeast Texas (Region D) had reached a mediated agreement in the conflict over the contentious Marvin Nichols Reservoir, Preserve Northeast Texas issued the following statement: “While we are relieved that the timeline has once again…
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration to kick off season of ¡Mundo México!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Latin Culture in Full Bloom: Dallas Arboretum Hosts 8th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Weekend event features music, artisan markets, and family activities presented by DALLAS, Texas – August 13, 2025 — The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites the community to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture during its Hispanic Heritage Celebration, returning…
Read MoreMexican national, illegally living in Angelina County, guilty of unlawfully returning to the United States
BEAUMONT, Texas –A Mexican national, illegally living in Diboll, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully returning to the United States, announced Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Eduardo Barajas-Macias, 32, pleaded guilty to illegal reentry by a previously deported alien before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christine L. Stetson on August 13, 2025.…
Read MoreCHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System receives national award for comprehensive stroke care
Hospitals in Jacksonville, Sulphur Springs, Tyler recognized for excellence in stroke care (TYLER, Texas) – Three hospitals in the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Health System have been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for delivering high-quality stroke care. The national award, Get With The Guidelines – Stroke, is given to hospitals…
Read MoreUT Tyler Seeking Participants for Parent-Powered Literacy Project
TYLER, Texas (August 13, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler is seeking participants for the 2025-26 Parent-Powered Literacy Project, which aims to promote early childhood literacy in East Texas. Conducted this year in partnership with Chapel Hill Independent School District, Longview Independent School District and the UT Tyler K-16 Literacy Center, the initiative…
Read MoreNRCS Provides Emergency Conservation Funds to Help Texas Farmers and Ranchers Recover from Recent Hill Country Floods
TEMPLE, Aug. 13, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is opening a special disaster sign-up for $5 million in additional funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for farmers and ranchers in the Texas Hill Country who have been impacted by recent flooding. Producers must submit applications…
Read MoreKilgore College mascots to greet students at area schools
Kilgore College mascots will visit multiple area elementary and intermediate campuses to help usher in the new school year with enthusiasm and school pride. Rowdy, Drillbit and their mascot teammates will welcome students as they arrive on campus, sharing smiles, high-fives and encouragement for the year ahead. Serving as ambassadors for the college, KC mascots…
Read MoreUT Tyler Professor Appointed to National Advisory Board
TYLER, Texas (August 11, 2025) – Dr. Tammy Cowart, professor of business law and chair of the accounting, finance and business law department at The University of Texas at Tyler, has been selected to serve a two-year term on the National High School Ethics Bowl Advisory Board. As a board member, she will contribute her…
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NOTICE OF MEETING TO CONSIDER FY 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET The Upshur County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget for Upshur County at 10:00 a.m. on August 29, 2025 in a meeting to be held in the County Courtroom, Upshur County Courthouse, 150 East Jefferson, Room 202, Gilmer, Texas.…
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