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Texas Weekly Gas Price Update
July 21, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.71/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 13.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 31.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreJeff Traylor went into the THSCA Hall of Fame Saturday
UTSA’s Jeff Traylor went into the THSCA Hall of Fame Saturday. While known locally for UTSA, he’s an alum of Gilmer (best mascot in the nation) & won 3 state titles. More on him below.@CoachTraylor @THSCAcoaches #THSCA #jefftraylor @GilmerBuckeyeFB @GilmerISDProud @UTSAFTBL… pic.twitter.com/3gbPj2lqxx — Mr. Bowtie’s Texas High School Sports Machine (@MrBowtie1982) July 19, 2025 Visited…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Ice Cream! You Scream!
By Jim “Pappy” Moore You probably grew up saying this. “Ice Cream! You Scream! We all scream for Ice Cream!” The kid in me has never quit yelling it. I like it, and I eat it every day. When we were kids, the most reliable way to get ice cream was by buying an ice…
Read MoreNumber missing from Hill Country floods down to 3
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 14, 2025 “Number missing from Hill Country floods down to 3” 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, The Texas Tribune’s…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: The Ego is the Last to Know
By Jim “Pappy” Moore I am a dreamer. Most of my dreams are enjoyable, the ones that I can remember. Some have more impact than others. Lately I have had some shorter time periods of sleeping. Instead of sleeping soundly for four or five hours at night, I awaken ready to get up after only…
Read MoreKerrville community unites in mourning and prayer for those lost and missing in Texas floods
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune July 10, 2025 “Kerrville community unites in mourning and prayer for those lost and missing in Texas floods” 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…
Read MoreGILMER BUCKEYE SEASON TICKETS
Current Season Ticket Holders: You may renew your Gilmer Buckeye season tickets online or at the Field House beginning Monday, July 7 at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday, July 17. An email with the purchase link and access code has been sent to the email address we have on file. Need Help? Visit the Field House for in-person assistance:…
Read More“Disasters are a human choice”: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas
By Joshua Fechter and Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune July 9, 2025 ““Disasters are a human choice”: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
Read MoreFatal Crash on Farm to Market Road 852
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number killed: 2 Date & Time: 07/06/2025 & 1:30 PM County: Upshur Location: Farm to Market Road 852, east of Lake Gilmer. Vehicle 1: 2006 Cadillac Escalade Driver: Juvenile male, 16 YOA, of Gilmer, Texas. Passenger: Juvenile male, 17 YOA, of Gilmer, Texas. Passenger: Juvenile…
Read MoreCamp Mystic says it’s “grieving the loss” of 27 campers and counselors
By Jayme Lozano Carver, Alejandro Serrano and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2025 “Camp Mystic says it’s “grieving the loss” of 27 campers and counselors” 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…
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