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Texas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.15/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 27.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 33.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…
Read MoreJIM ‘PAPPY’ MOORE: The Cat on the Roof
By Jim “Pappy” Moore Two brothers were very close. They helped each other when they could. One brother had to leave town for a three-week trip on business, taking him to another country. He would need to leave behind his only pet – a cat. He asked his brother to keep his cat and care…
Read MoreBuckeyes remain unbeaten with 31-23 road win over Lindale
By Elwyn Henderson The Gilmer Buckeyes concluded Phase 1 as Coach Alan Metzel likes to call it, the non-district portion of the 2022 schedule Friday night as his 3-0 Buckeyes took on the 2-1 Lindale Eagles in Lindale. Lindale pretty much gave away their opening game in a 7-point loss to Kaufman but the Eagles…
Read MoreNewly elected Upshur 4-H officers
The 2022-2023 Upshur 4-H County Council Officers and Junior Officers were elected this summer. They are working together to develop service-learning projects, as well as fun, educational activities throughout the year. The first is a 4-H Kick-off Dance on Saturday, October 1st from 6:00-8:00pm at the Shadow Ranch just off the corner of the intersection…
Read More$5 Million Gift Continues Momentum for UT Tyler School of Medicine
TYLER (September 13, 2022) – The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) announced a $5 million gift to the School of Medicine from Ednamae Walsh. The gift will support scholarships and pathway programs for the medical school. “This generous gift will create opportunities for students across the region in numerous ways,” said UT…
Read MoreVideo: Coach’s Show | Episode 3 2022
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Rusk County Fatal
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 3 Number killed: 4 Date & Time: 9/11/2022 2:50 a.m. County: Rusk Location: US 259 about 9 miles north of Henderson. Posted Speed Limit: 70 mph Vehicle 1: 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Driver Vehicle 1: (Deceased) Moises Rocha-Vanegas, 35, of Kilgore. Transported to: Funeral…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 13.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.10/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 34.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 28.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…
Read MoreJIM ‘PAPPY’ MOORE: American Energy Policies
By Jim “Pappy” Moore America’s first energy priority should be always having abundant power at the lowest possible costs. Cheap, plentiful energy keeps industry buzzing, keeps food chains moving, keeps agriculture growing, keeps people warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather. It keeps people moving to their jobs, on their vacations, and in…
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