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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Wood County Fatal
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Number of Vehicles in Crash: 3 Number of Injured: 0 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 2/09/2022 7:11 PM County: Wood Location: FM 312, approximately 2.2 miles south of Winnsboro, TX. Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph Vehicle 1: 2002 Volkswagen Beetle Vehicle 2: 2021 Toyota Tacoma Vehicle 3: Bicycle Driver…
Read MoreKimbell Art Museum presents The Language of Beauty in African Art, April 3–July 31, 2022
Exhibition explores art spanning the African continent through the perspectives and languages of the local communities February 10, 2022 FORT WORTH, TX—The Kimbell Art Museum presents the world premiere of The Language of Beauty in African Art. This remarkable exhibition of African masterpieces challenges traditional concepts of aesthetics by presenting the works of art through the…
Read MoreLady Buckeyes to take on Henderson in opening round of playoffs
Pets Fur People Pet of the Week – Frankie
Are you looking a big loveable dog? We have just the dog for you. His name is Frankie – a heeler mix. Frankie is available for adoption at the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People in Tyler. Frankie weighs 50 pounds and is 2 years old. He has been neutered, is current on starting vaccinations including…
Read MoreUpshur County 4-H hosting Mystery Dinner Theater on March 5
There are a limited number of seats available, and orders have started coming! It’s cheaper to buy a table of 6, so get a group of friends together and buy a table! Contact Julie.York@ag.tamu.edu or Amorette Burch in the Yamboree office to reserve your tickets before they sell out!
Read MoreBig Sandy native Lovie Smith named head coach of Houston Texans
By ELWYN HENDERSON Big Sandy native and 20-year NFL and college coach Lovie Smith was formally introduced to the Houston fans and NFL fans all over the US on Tuesday morning when he held a press conference at NRG Stadium in Houston. All NFL fans in Upshur County are especially happy to see Lovie moving…
Read MoreDystopia Disguised as Democracy: All the Ways in Which Freedom Is an Illusion
John Whitehead’s Commentary By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead February 08, 2022 “The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it’s profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move…
Read MoreHead of Texas DMV resigns amid pressure to stop widespread sale of fake paper license plates
By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune Feb. 8, 2022 “Head of Texas DMV resigns amid pressure to stop widespread sale of fake paper license plates” 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 MoreWhen praying for rain, don’t forget your raincoat
By DR. BILLY HOLLAND We’ve heard the old saying that life is not a bed of roses for as long as we can remember. I understand what it’s trying to convey, but I’ve also thought it would not be all that great to lie down on a bed of sharp thorns. Nevertheless, the point is…
Read MoreFugitive from Houston, San Antonio Gang Member Added to Texas 10 Most Wanted List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added two men to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Paul Matthew Berry III, of Houston, and Ruben Alvarado Castro, of San Antonio, are being sought. Cash rewards of up to $7,500 for each man are now offered for information leading to their arrests.…
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