Fatal Crash on Farm to Market Road 852
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number killed: 2 Date & Time: 07/06/2025 & 1:30 PM County: Upshur Location: Farm to Market Road 852, east of Lake Gilmer. Vehicle 1: 2006 Cadillac Escalade Driver: Juvenile male, 16 YOA, of Gilmer, Texas. Passenger: Juvenile male, 17 YOA, of Gilmer, Texas. Passenger: Juvenile…
Read MoreWhite House defends national forecasting agency amid questions about warnings, response to Texas floods
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2025 “White House defends national forecasting agency amid questions about warnings, response to Texas floods” 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 MoreCamp Mystic says it’s “grieving the loss” of 27 campers and counselors
By Jayme Lozano Carver, Alejandro Serrano and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2025 “Camp Mystic says it’s “grieving the loss” of 27 campers and counselors” 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…
Read MoreUT Tyler to Host 2025 Teachers Law School Conference July 24
Participants will learn about relevant issues related to public education, the law TYLER, Texas (July 7, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler College of Education and Psychology is hosting a free, professional hybrid conference addressing important legal issues facing public educators. “Teachers Law School on Education and Law” will be 8:30 a.m. –…
Read MoreAgriLife Research reimagines citrus greening treatment delivery
Multistate grant to investigate two innovative techniques for sustainable therapeutic delivery Texas A&M AgriLife Research is launching a multi-institutional study to develop and evaluate systems that deliver treatments to trees affected by citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing. Kranthi Mandadi, Ph.D., is leading a new collaborative effort exploring how to safely and effectively…
Read MoreI Hope You Dance
SUNDAY July 6, 2025 {READ IN BROWSER} “Livin’ might mean takin’ chances, but they’re worth takin.’” Lee Ann Womack, I Hope You Dance Jacksonville, Texas, native Lee Ann Womack released I Hope You Dance in 2000. Last week a YouTube version hit 100 million views. See why it’s still a fan favorite all these years…
Read MoreGilmer Buckeye Season Tickets
Current season ticket holders for the Gilmer Buckeyes may purchase their season tickets on-line or at the field house beginning Monday, July 7th at 8 a.m. through Thursday, July 17th. An email was sent to the address we had on file to all current season ticket holders with the link and access code. Season tickets…
Read MoreTexas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this year
By Terri Langford and Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune July 6, 2025 “Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this year” 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…
Read MoreAs the floodwaters recede, Kerrville confronts the devastation
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2025 “As the floodwaters recede, Kerrville confronts the devastation” 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…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
July 7, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.65/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 6.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 39.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
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