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KC East Texas Oil Museum presents Johnny Cash exhibit through May 21

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The Kilgore College East Texas Oil Museum is featuring an exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic Johnny Cash concerts at Folsom Prison. The exhibit, “1968: A Folsom Redemption,” is a collection of photographs and memoirs of two journalists lucky enough to be among a handful of eyewitnesses to the historic Johnny Cash concerts at…

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7 MS-13 MEMBERS CHARGED WITH DOUBLE MURDER INSIDE FEDERAL PENITENTIARY IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS RESULTING IN NATIONWIDE LOCKDOWN OF FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM

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Seven MS-13 Members Charged with Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder in Aid of Racketeering, along with other crimes, for Murders and Attempted Murders of Rival Gang Members inside U.S. Penitentiary Beaumont MS 13 Vulcan Indictment 04042022 BEAUMONT, Texas – A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Texas returned an indictment this week in Beaumont…

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Smith County Fatal

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Date & Time: 4/06/2022   4:12 AM County:  Smith Location: SH-135, approximately one mile northeast of Arp, TX. Posted Speed Limit: 55 mph Vehicle 1: 2003 Mack truck towing a trailer Vehicle 2: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Driver 1: Marlow W. Charlton, male, 60 YOA of Overton, TX. Seatbelt: Yes Transported: Christus Trinity Mother Francis Hospital – Tyler. Driver 2:…

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Cherokee Rose Festival IS BACK Saturday, May 7th – Mother’s Day Weekend!

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The Cherokee Rose Festival full of family fun events is back again this year slated for Mother’s Day Weekend, Saturday, May 7th on the Gilmer Courthouse Square! This one-day all day event of contests, performances, live music in the afternoon and evening, along with literacy and agricultural awareness will have something for everyone.  Chair Alise…

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Assessing storm-damaged trees

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By JULIE YORK In light of the recent tornado in Upshur County, I’m providing just a few tips regarding damaged trees to consider during recovery. From the Extension Service publication titled “Can These Trees Be Saved?,” a few things to note: Assess the damage: Other than storm damage, is the tree healthy and vigorous? If…

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Anonymous Gift Continues Momentum for UT Tyler School of Medicine

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TYLER, Texas (April 4, 2022) – The University of Texas at Tyler announced the second $4 million gift to its School of Medicine. The anonymous gift will support the School of Medicine scholarships and faculty research. “We are tremendously appreciative of this gift to our new School of Medicine,” said UT Tyler President Kirk A.…

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UT Health East Texas now offers on-demand video visits

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Tyler, Texas (April 4, 2022) — UT Health East Texas is now offering on-demand video visits to anyone age 18 and older. On-demand video visits are a convenient way to quickly see a UT Health East Texas provider for common urgent care needs without having to travel to an office – think of it as urgent…

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Panola County Fatal

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Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2              Number of Injured: 1                    Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 4/1/2022  11:00 AM County:  Panola Location: SH-315, approximately three miles west of Carthage, TX.   Posted Speed Limit: 70   Vehicle 1: 2006 GMC Sierra   Vehicle 2: 2016 Nissan Versa Driver: 1 Lou Marie Chance, female, 46 YOA,…

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