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Gov. Greg Abbott declares disaster as wildfires rage in several Texas counties
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune March 18, 2022 “Gov. Greg Abbott declares disaster as wildfires rage in several Texas counties” 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,…
Read MoreOperation Lone Star Continues To Secure The Border, Crack Down On Human Smuggling
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border, stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas, and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star,…
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Texas CPS department’s culture kept worries about now-shuttered foster care facility from being addressed, official says
By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune March 17, 2022 “Texas CPS department’s culture kept worries about now-shuttered foster care facility from being addressed, official says” 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…
Read MoreAnalysis: When 1 in 8 Texas mail ballots gets trashed, that’s vote suppression
By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune March 18, 2022 “Analysis: When 1 in 8 Texas mail ballots gets trashed, that’s vote suppression” 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. Editor’s note: If you’d…
Read MorePets Fur People Pet of the Week – Biscuit
Biscuit is available for adoption at the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People in Tyler. She is a Labrador retriever mix girl with beautiful markings. Biscuit is about 6 months old and has been spayed, is current on starting vaccinations including rabies and has been microchipped for identification purposes. This active girl would be best suited…
Read MoreMarion County Man Sentenced for Distributing Bombmaking Instructions
MARSHALL, Texas – A Jefferson man has been sentenced for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Beau Daniel Merryman, 21, pleaded guilty on Nov. 4, 2021, to distribution of information relating to explosives and destructive devices and was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison today by…
Read MoreGILMER: Tractor Supply gives new life to young and young-at-heart Texas patients by hosting drive
Put some bloomin’ spring in your step: Donate blood with Carter BloodCare Tractor Supply gives new life to young and young-at-heart Texas patients by hosting drive GILMER, Texas (March 17, 2022) – Nothing compares to spring in Texas, a welcome time for moving into a fresh season of new blooms and renewed life. It’s also…
Read MoreCalifornia Man with Ghost Gun Sentenced for Federal Firearms Violation
PLANO, Texas – A Pasadena, CA man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Uri Reto Seiser, 37, pleaded guilty on Sep. 3, 2021 to being a felon in possession of ammunition and was sentenced to 46 months in federal…
Read MoreJACKSON’S COZY THEATER CREATES NIGHT AND DAY – A NEW SPIN ON THE RAT PACK AND THE BIG BAND ERA
Jackson’s Theater in Gladewater, TX along with Britt’s Wine and Dine of Kilgore, TX will host a tribute show called Night and Day featuring Rat Pack and the Big Band Era. Audiences will hear the songs that made music history including some crooning along with Frank Sinatra’s and Dean Martin’s most popular hits. Several of…
Read MoreSTOP MARVIN NICHOLS TOWN HALL
WHAT: Please join Preserve Northeast Texas for a Town Hall meeting to discuss the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir and how it will adversely impact Texarkana and the surrounding region. While the Reservoir has been under discussion for decades, residents have been able to successfully push back against the largest planned land-grab in recent Texas history… until now.…
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