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Texas A&M Courtney Cares leads the way in equine-assisted services

Texas A&M Courtney Cares leads the way in equine-assisted services Program builds momentum with strong support, promising collaborations and new institutional home   For children, veterans and adults facing physical or emotional challenges, healing can begin through new connections with caregivers and horses.The Courtney Grimshaw Equine Assisted Services Initiative, known as Courtney Cares, offers equine-assisted services…

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GILMER BUCKEYE SEASON TICKETS

Current Season Ticket Holders:
You may renew your Gilmer Buckeye season tickets online or at the Field House beginning Monday, July 7 at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday, July 17.
An email with the purchase link and access code has been sent to the email address we have on file. Need Help?
Visit the Field House for in-person assistance:…

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UT Tyler Accounting Students Continue Top Performance on CPA Exam 

TYLER, Texas (July 9, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler for 2025 had the third highest CPA  exam pass rate among Texas public universities and ranked sixth overall among all state  universities. UT Tyler’s pass rate is 60.26%, which is above the current national average of 50%. This marks the fourth consecutive time…

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Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear.

By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune July 8, 2025 “Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

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OUT OF DATE RECORDS TO BE DESTROYED The Upshur County Shared Service Arrangement (UCSSA) which is comprised of the Big Sandy, Gilmer, Gladewater, Harmony, New Diana, Union Grove, and Union Hill Independent School Districts, proposes to destroy all out-of-date Special Education records contained in the eligibility folders of students who were dismissed from the program…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

PUBLIC NOTICE The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) has posted procurement solicitations at www.tips-usa.com for the following categories: 250701 Courier, Mail, Freight, Shipping and Delivery Services 250702 Temporary Flood Barriers The proposal is due and will be opened on August 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm local time. Call 866-839-8477 for problems with website or questions.

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Public Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals addressed to Mr. Josh Marrs, President, Pritchett WSC, 3670 SH 155 South, Gilmer, TX 75645-8063, will be received until 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary for the construction of “Water Main Improvements – FM 1795, South Live Oak Road, and…

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Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MILDRED LENORA DAVIS, Deceased, were issued on June 23, 2025, in Cause No. 25-230-CCPR-00027, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: CHRIS ELAINE DAVIS and EDDIE J. DAVIS. All persons having claims against this Estate which is…

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Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE VB BTS III, LLC would like to place on notice the proposed construction of a 250’ (260’ including all appurtenances) lattice tower known as Ore City (343’ ground elevation). If lighting is required the applicant will request the use of dual red/white, medium intensity lighting (but will ultimately use lighting/marking required by the…

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