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East Texas counties move to protect groundwater with new conservation district
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2026 TEXARKANA — More than a dozen East Texas counties are working to create a groundwater conservation district that would prevent over-pumping water from the aquifer below their communities. On Tuesday, Gregg County Commissioners voted to approve a resolution adding the county to a growing number of…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
July 13, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 12.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.39/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 7.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 64.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The…
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Texas Weekly Gas Price Update
July 6, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 33.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 61.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The…
Read MoreGilmer’s Ismael Camara commits to the Texas Longhorns
# Texas Lands a ‘French Trench Monster’: Five-Star OT Ismael Camara Commits to the Longhorns The Texas Longhorns’ 2027 recruiting class just got significantly bigger—and we mean that literally. In a massive Fourth of July recruiting win, five-star offensive tackle **Ismael Camara** announced his commitment to Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns . Camara, a…
Read MoreCUTX Back to School Bash
Join us for a Back to School Bash at Credit Union of Texas on July 22nd from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. It will be an afternoon of food, fun, and giveaways! The first 75 kids will receive a backpack, and everyone can enjoy a hot dog bar, Lone Star Water Ice, giveaways, and complimentary vision screenings provided…
Read MoreEast Texas Passing Academy
The 20th annual East Texas Passing Academy will be held at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer on July 6th – 7th from 5:30-8:30p.m. The camp is for athletes entering grades 6-12. Each camper will receive personal training from the coaches as well as in-depth training in fundamentals. The cost of the camp is $100,…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
June 29, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 14.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 59.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 51.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The…
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