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NTCC represented at Gilmer career/college fair
NTCC was well-represented at a career and college fair held in Gilmer this week. More than 500 seniors from all Upshur County high schools attended. NTCC had booths from Continuing Education, Professional Driving Academy, Work4College, Medical Assistant, Shelby Automotive, Health Sciences and Student Services/Recruiting. “This was a phenomenal recruiting opportunity for the college and we…
Read MorePets Fur People Pet of the Week – Babes
Are you looking for an active, high-energy dog – Pets Fur people has just the one for you. Her name is Babes. She is available for adoption at the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People in Tyler. Babes weighs about 40 pounds and has been spayed, is current on starting vaccinations including rabies and has been…
Read MoreTwo Aryan Circle Gang Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Charges in Beaumont Federal Trial
BEAUMONT, Texas –A Texas man and a Missouri man were convicted at trial of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations charges stemming from their membership in the white supremacy prison gang, the Aryan Circle, between 2010 and 2021, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Aryan Circle is a…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas Physicians welcomes Ann Abrameit, MD
Lindale, Texas (November 18, 2021) — UT Health East Texas is pleased to announce the addition of Ann Abrameit, MD, FACOG, who will provide gynecological services at UT Health East Texas Physicians in Lindale. Dr. Abrameit is a board-certified gynecologist who has been in private practice in Tyler since 1998. She has special interest in adolescents, perimenopause…
Read MoreCoach’s Show | Episode 11 2021 from Gilmer ISD
November 17, 2021 Coach’s Show | Episode 11 2021 from Gilmer ISD on Vimeo.
Read MoreGilmer’s Darrin Morris wins big at Texas Country Music Awards; takes home “Male Artist of the Year” and “Single of the Year”
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — (November 16, 2021) – It was Texas country music’s biggest night of the year as Billy Bob’s Texas hosted the Texas Country Music Awards on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Top names in the Texas Music Scene converged in the historic stockyards for the star-studded event, and Gilmer’s Darrin Morris took two of…
Read MoreHow one grandmother fell into the health insurance gap — and why the Build Back Better plan could help cover Texans like her
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Nov. 16, 2021 “How one grandmother fell into the health insurance gap — and why the Build Back Better plan could help cover Texans like her” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Read MoreFeatherston Appointed United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas
By DAVILYN WALSTON BEAUMONT, Texas – Brit Featherston has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas. Featherston was appointed to the position by Attorney General Merrick Garland and took the oath of office from Chief U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. “This is my home; serving…
Read MoreBeto O’Rourke went after assault rifles in his run for president. Will that hurt him with gun-loving Texans?
By James Pollard and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Nov. 15, 2021 “Beto O’Rourke went after assault rifles in his run for president. Will that hurt him with gun-loving Texans?” 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…
Read MoreThe Metaverse Is Big Brother in Disguise: Freedom Meted Out by Technological Tyrants
John Whitehead’s Commentary By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead November 09, 2021 “The term metaverse, like the term meritocracy, was coined in a sci fi dystopia novel written as cautionary tale. Then techies took metaverse, and technocrats took meritocracy, and enthusiastically adopted what was meant to inspire horror.”—Antonio García Martínez Welcome to the Matrix (i.e. the metaverse),…
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