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Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats
By Gabby Birenbaum and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2025 “Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats” 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 MoreEast Texans condemn Dallas millionaire’s plan to pump 16 billion gallons of their groundwater to other parts of the state — every year
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer supplies water to residents of Gilmer and Upshur County. By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2025 “East Texans condemn Dallas millionaire’s plan to pump 16 billion gallons of their groundwater to other parts of the state — every year” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
July 28, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 0.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 36.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Long Driving Trips in Days of Old
By Jim “Pappy” Moore When I was a kid we would take a trip of 5000 miles every two years, to Idaho and back via many states there and back. 2 adults, 4 kids, no air conditioning. Summer driving across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona. “Don’t make…
Read MoreGilmer and Spring Hill Student Council Students Unite to Support Kerr County Flood Victims (Gilmer & Longview, TX)
In a beautiful show of compassion and community spirit, students from Gilmer High School and Spring Hill High School joined hands to help families devastated by the recent flooding in Kerr County. Putting aside school boundaries, the student councils came together for one purpose: to serve others in a time of great need. The initiative…
Read MoreThe Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 21, 2025 “The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.” 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…
Read MoreTexas 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…
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