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Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 8.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 7.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 13.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…

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JIM ‘PAPPY’ MOORE: You Started It!

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By Jim “Pappy” Moore How long has it been since you shouted those words to another person?  Some couples carry that practice into adulthood, but most of us used “you started it” exclusively in childhood.  We directed that comment to a brother, a sister, a cousin or friend. It was simple and direct.  We did…

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Buckeyes cruise past Panthers, 42-6

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By Elwyn Henderson   The Gilmer Buckeyes made the 90-mile voyage north on Highway 271 to Paris Friday night and moved their season record to 7-0 and their District 7-4A DII record to 3-0 with a blasting of the North Lamar Panthers during Yamboree week.  The loss drops North Lamar to 3-5 on the year…

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Darrin Morris Band is on a roll with Male Artist of the Year nomination, new radio single and plans to headline Mexico beach vacation. 

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GILMER, TEXAS — (October 16, 2022) – Darrin Morris Band continues to crank out hit after hit in the Texas Music Scene. Their summertime song, “Weekend,” is still on the Texas charts, as is their new single, “Like Whiskey.” Add a Texas Country Music Association nomination for frontman Darrin Morris and the opportunity to headline an…

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JIM ‘PAPPY’ MOORE: The Blue Screen Kills Social Interaction

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By Jim “Pappy” Moore One afternoon several years ago, my nephew and I took his son to one of those fun centers which are full of games and various activities.  It was after school had let out and there were many young people ages thirteen to eighteen who were sitting around on various couches and…

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Gregg County Fatal

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Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2             Number of Injured: 1                    Number killed: 1   Date & Time: 10/13/2022 1:40 P.M.   County: Gregg      Location: US 259, 2.3 miles north of Longview, Texas   Posted Speed Limit: 55 mph   Vehicle 1: 2009 Honda Civic   Vehicle 2: 1999 GMC Sierra     Driver 1: Deceased Christen A. Brewer, female, 28 YOA of Jefferson, Texas. Seatbelt: Yes Pronounced By: Dr. Austin…

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