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CITATION BY PUBLICATION HEIRSHIP- UNKNOWN HEIRS The State of Texas County of Upshur JOE NEWSOM JR., Applicant’s Attorney 203 WEST TYLER GILMER, TEXAS 75644 TO ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS IN THE ESTATE OF: DEEDA MAE MERRITT, Deceased, 25-230-CCPR-00068 In the County Court of Upshur County, Texas TAMARA GAYE MERRITT, Applicant, filed in the County Court of…
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CITATION BY PUBLICATION- CIVIL SUITS CAUSE NO. 25-230-DCCV-00219 THE STATE OF TEXAS UPSHUR COUNTY PLAINTIFF’s ATTORNEY ROB KNIGHT 1021 ESE LOOP 323, SUITE 200 TYLER, TEXAS 75701 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued…
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Read MoreBAPTISM: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?
Matthew 3: 11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. But he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.” By Van Yandell As with many subjects connected to Biblical teachings, baptism is as disagreed…
Read MoreAll glory to God for this milestone
LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland I wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciate you, the reader, for taking time each week to read “Living On Purpose.” I’ve written sermons, songs, and books, for over 40 years, but only started this faith column on January 2016. Each of my columns…
Read MoreAs Texas dives into federal SAVE database to verify voter citizenship, some experts are worried
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Jul 22, 2025 at 3:00pm EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. Texas election officials…
Read MoreA guide to Texas’ special legislative session
By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune July 18, 2025 “A guide to Texas’ special legislative session” 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 Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter…
Read MoreTribCast: Do Texas Democrats have any hope in 2026?
By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune July 22, 2025 “TribCast: Do Texas Democrats have any hope in 2026?” 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. Having trouble viewing? Watch this video on texastribune.org.…
Read MoreTexas startups make products from the carbon in fossil fuels
By Dylan Baddour, Inside Climate News July 23, 2025 “Texas startups make products from the carbon in fossil fuels” 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 Texas…
Read MoreMeet the Californian who pushed Texas lawmakers to help fix the state’s housing crisis
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune July 23, 2025 “Meet the Californian who pushed Texas lawmakers to help fix the state’s housing crisis” 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…
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