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LOCAL YOUTH SCRAMBLES TO THE WIN AT FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, February 2, 2022 – Rylee Murphy, a member of Upshur County 4-H, caught a calf during the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble January 29, earning a $500 purchase certificate for a show heifer and the chance for up to $16,000 in scholarship awards. Murphy’s parents are Heidi and Danny…
Read MoreTSWA Class 5A All-State Football
Fourth in a five-part series FIRST TEAM Offense Guards – Cole Hutson, Frisco, 6-6, 320, sr.; (tie) Brione Brooks, South Oak Cliff, 6-5, 370, jr.; James Bailey, Katy Paetow, 6-4, 300, sr. Tackles – Henry Appleton, Denton Ryan, 6-3, 275, sr.; Austin Kawecki, Frisco Lebanon Trail, 6-4, 280, sr. Center – Sam Reynolds, Lucas Lovejoy,…
Read MoreA.D. Atholi Visits Gilmer
UPSHUR COUNTY We loved visiting with these sweet ladies of Gilmer and enjoyed a great lunch as well as an inspiring message from Stanley Cofer, President of Texas Minority & Republican Coalition. We are thankful for the opportunity to share THE PLAN and give practical solutions for many issues in D.C. In case you…
Read MoreForever Motown comes to Whatley Center Feb. 18
February 10, 2022 The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will host a concert by Forever Motown on Friday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. This is a full stage production of your favorite hit songs from all the Motown Legends. Direct from New York, the show stars Theo Peoples, Former…
Read MoreWinnsboro Livestock and Dairy Auction Report
February 9, 2022 HEAD COUNT – 80 HD BABY CALVES: $25 – $320 HEIFERS: 300-400 LBS – $225 – $345 HD 400-500 LBS – $350 – $475 HD BREEDING AGE: $500 – $625 HD SPRINGERS: FANCY – $1050 – $1325 HD PLAIN – $750 – $950 HD FRESH – $900- $1300 HD BREEDING BULLS: $600…
Read MoreTSWA Class 4A All-State Football
Third in a five-part series BRYAN – Stephenville wide receiver Coy Eakin and linebacker Reese Young are the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A players of the year after leading the Yellow Jackets to the Division I state championship. Eakin had 93 receptions for 2,140 yards with 31 touchdowns for 16-0 Stephenville. He shared offensive…
Read MoreTSWA Class 3A All-State Football
Second in a five-part series BRYAN – Mount Vernon quarterback Braden Bennett and Lorena defensive lineman Joe Gutshall were the players of the year on the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A all-state football team. Bennett threw for 3,789 yards with 41 touchdowns and nine interceptions along with 549 yards rushing and five scores in…
Read MoreFatal house fire in Kilgore
By BILL WOODALL A Wednesday morning fire at 2005 Crestview Lane claimed two victims. Teresa White, age approximately 60, was removed from the building and taken by ambulance to Christus Good Shepherd’s emergency room in Kilgore. She later died from her injuries, though the cause of death has not been finally determined. A second victim…
Read MoreDPS Increases Enforcement, Offers Tips for a Safe Super Bowl Sunday
AUSTIN – Super Bowl LVI may feature the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, but the real winners of the game will be those who put safety first in their plans to watch the big game. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the public that no matter what your plans are…
Read MorePTK chapter documentary on local black history available to stream
February 10, 2022 Alpha Mu Chi, a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Northeast Texas Community College, recently completed a yearlong Honors in Action project. “Finally Free: Folklore Becomes Legacy” is half-hour documentary featuring the voices, stories, and legacies of our African American community members. The documentary can be found at https://youtu.be/2BGfKK39Kfg. The…
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