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 Veterans Over 55: Resources to Empower Your Next Chapter

 July 23, 2025 Austin, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is committed to ensuring veterans and their families have access to the benefits and services available to them for each chapter of their life. That’s why TVC has compiled resources for veterans ages 55 and older in one place. Additionally, those just retiring from…

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TDLR marks July 26 anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by asking qualified individuals to become Registered Accessibility Specialists

July 23, 2025 AUSTIN – Thirty-five years after the implementation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is urging qualified individuals to consider becoming a Registered Accessibility Specialist to help build Texas and ensure the state remains accessible for all. As the state grows, and businesses build or…

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Public Notice

OUT OF DATE RECORDS TO BE DESTROYED The Upshur County Shared Service Arrangement (UCSSA) which is comprised of the Big Sandy, Gilmer, Gladewater, Harmony, New Diana, Union Grove, and Union Hill Independent School Districts, proposes to destroy all out-of-date Special Education records contained in the eligibility folders of students who were dismissed from the program…

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Public Notice

NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE EQUIPMENT The Upshur County Commissioner’s Court is accepting SEALED bids for a 66” smooth drum packer with canopy, back-up alarm, scraper bar, auto vibration, with a Deutx engine for Upshur County Road and Bridge. Questions should be directed to Upshur County Road and Bridge Department Administrator Phil Stegall…

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Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given under Texas Local Government Code Section 152.905 that a public hearing on the amount of compensation for the Upshur County Auditor, Assistant Auditors and Official Court Reporter for the 115th District Court will be held on August 5, 2025 at 8:55 a.m. in the 115th District Courtroom…

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Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE Tri-County Community Action, Inc. has an opening on its board to represent the counties of Panola, Harrison, and Upshur. This position is part of a Tripartite selection and will be the Representative of the Poor. This board member must reside in one of the counties it represents. If you are interested, please contact…

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Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Ronald Bruce Watts, Deceased, were issued on July 21, 2025, in Cause No. 25-230-CCPR-00013, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: Rachel Watts. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered…

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Public Notice

Public Notice Gilmer Independent School District Disposal of Surplus Goods Rene Bates Auctioneers will be conducting an online auction for Gilmer Independent School District from July 25, 2025 through August 8, 2025. For Information and to participate in the Auction go to www.renebates.com  

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Public Notice

CITY OF GILMER NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Gilmer is soliciting Request for Proposals (RFP) for Fully-Insured, Self-Funded, or Level-Funded Medical and Prescription Drug Plan beginning October 1, 2025. Sealed proposals must be received on or before Friday, August 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (CDT) at City Hall, Attention: City Secretary, 110 Buffalo St.,…

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