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By Zach Despart and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2023 “Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties; will face Senate trial” 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…

TYLER (May 25, 2023) – Texans have shown that their issue preferences have remained  constant as the Texas Legislature has drafted and considered thousands of bills in the 88th session,  according to the latest survey by The University of Texas at Tyler Center for Opinion Research.  “Border security, gun control and inflation remain top concerns…

GHS Graduation will be held Friday, May 26th at Jeff Traylor Stadium at 8:00pm. Streaming options are: https://t.co/JTAC6pEPkt https://t.co/be29SNk3xm https://t.co/x45Y5smeqC ETEX Channel 1 The stream will start around 7:45pm — Gilmer ISD (@GilmerISDProud) May 25, 2023

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2023 “Texas Senate passes revamped school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program” 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…

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2023 “Texas Senate committee revises school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program” 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…

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1         Number of   Injured:3   Number killed: 3 Date & Time: 5/21/2023 & 2:58 A.M. County: Smith Location: FM 2661, 6 miles west of Tyler, Texas Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph   Vehicle 1: 2017 Nissan Altima Driver 1: Deceased Raven M. Clewis, female, 19 YOA of Dallas, Texas. Seatbelt: Unknown Pronounced By: JP James Meredith, on scene Passenger: Deceased Jumija J. Clewis, female, 17…

May 22, 2023 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.03/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 24.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 124.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore Let it be said. We always support our troops in harm’s way, no matter who sent them there. We always back them. They are given orders and they take those orders. If we quarrel with the action commanded, we take that issue up with the politicians who have used the troops…