Jefferson County felon sentenced for federal firearms violation related to Dowlen Road disturbance
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Wendell Rashaud McKinney, 38, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison by U.S.…
Read MoreHours after statewide ban is reinstated, smokeable hemp is temporarily back on Texas shelves, court rules
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2026 Smokeable hemp products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, are allowed back on shelves for now. The state’s 15th Court of Appeals granted a request by lawyers for the hemp industry to reinstate a temporary pause on the smokeable hemp ban. The appeals court is…
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL SETTING- BUDGET WORKSHOP The Upshur County Commissioners Court will hold a special setting Budget Workshop for the purpose of discussing the FY 2027 budget at 9:00 a.m. on May 28, 2026 to be held in the County Courtroom Upshur County Courthouse, 150 East Jefferson, Gilmer, Texas. If necessary, the Budget Workshop may…
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PUBLIC NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Dealer’s Off Premise License by La Favorita Meat Market to be located at 499 US 259 N, Ore City, Upshur County, Texas, 75683. Owners of said corporation are Carmelo Bautista, Officer and Maria Hilda Bautista, member.
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LEGAL NOTICE Application is being made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Malt Beverage Retail Dealer’s Off-Premise Permit by Dolgencorp of Texas, Inc. d/b/a Dollar General Store #20503 located at 2870 W Upshur Ave, Gladewater, Upshur County, TX 76547. Officers of said Corporation are Zak Brining, CEO, Donny Hong Bong Lau,…
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) has posted procurement solicitations at www.tips-usa.com for the following categories: 260501 Agricultural and Animal Equipment, Supplies, and Services 260502 Electrical and Plumbing Supplies and Equipment 260503 Paint and Coating Supplies, Equipment, and Equipment Repairs 260504 MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations of Facilities and Grounds) Supplies, Equipment, Tool Rental,…
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of WILLIAM CHARLES TUCKER, Deceased, were issued on May 4, 2026, in Cause No. 25-230-CCPR-00121 pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas to LAUREN MAE REED. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being…
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Fred Ross Anderson, Deceased, were issued on May 4, 2026, in Cause No. 26-230-CCPR-00037 pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas to JENNIFER NASH ANDERSON. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are…
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PUBLIC NOTICE New Diana I.S.D. Maintenance department is accepting BIDS for old student lockers to be hauled off by purchaser, three buses and a F350 Diesel Truck. For details about the sale contact Bruce Jeffery at 903 663-8000 ext. 8400. BIDS are due no later than Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m. 11140 State…
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CITY OF GILMER NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Gilmer is soliciting Request for Proposals (RFP) for Fully-Insured, Self-Funded (including captives), or Level-Funded Medical and Prescription Drug Plans beginning October 1, 2026. Sealed proposals must be received on or before Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (CDT) at City Hall, Attention: City Secretary, 110…
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