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(May 31, 2022) – Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.22/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 37.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.50/g higher than a year ago. The price of…

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1             Number of Injured: 0                    Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 5/27/2022   3:16 PM   County: Smith Location: SH 155, approximately 7.5 mile south of Tyler, TX. Posted Speed Limit: 70 mph Vehicle 1: 2002 Buick LeSabre   Driver 1: Deceased Lee T. Carson, male, 88 YOA of Flint, TX. Seatbelt: No Pronounced by: Judge…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today delivered the keynote address at the A Day of Thanks and Remembrance Memorial Day event at Teague Park in Longview. Addressing a packed crowd of families, law enforcement, and veterans, the Governor honored the men and women who have died in service to the United States and reminded Texans of the…

 By Jim “Pappy” Moore If you ever have to be in a court for any reason, may I make a few suggestions regarding your behavior there? First, and most importantly, do not ever be disrespectful to the Judge, the Clerk, the Bailiff, or anyone else on the Judge’s staff. Second, do not ever – and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the OneStar Foundation has created a one-stop webpage for donations to support the victims’ families, teachers, and the Uvalde community during this time of healing following the shooting earlier this week. The OneStar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, will give 100% of the donations to the Robb School Memorial Fund, which…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2022 “Gov. Greg Abbott says he was misled about poor police response to Uvalde shooting” 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…

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY   Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2             Number of Injured: 1                    Number killed: 2 Date & Time: 5/25/2022   7:37 AM County: Smith Location: TL 49, approximately 5 miles north of Tyler, TX. Posted Speed Limit: 75 mph Vehicle 1: 2020 Honda CR-V Vehicle 2: 1998 Chevrolet Silverado   Driver 1: Deceased Jesse S. Canal, male, 30…

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1             Number of Injured: 0                    Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 5/24/2022   4:05 PM County: Gregg Location: North McCann Rd., approximately 0.23 miles north of Longview, TX. Posted Speed Limit: 45 mph Vehicle 1: 2009 Ford F-250   Driver 1: Deceased Esequiel M. Valadez, male, 54 YOA of Longview, TX. Seatbelt: Yes Pronounced by: Judge B.H.…

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By  Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune  May 24, 2022 “21 killed at Uvalde elementary in Texas’ deadliest school shooting ever” 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, our…