Area Breaking News
NWS Shreveport: Winter Storm Warning
The Winter Weather Advisory has been extended into Nacogdoches and Shelby Counties in East Texas through Friday morning, as temperatures continue to hover near freezing across those areas. Otherwise, the Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory remain in place across the previous locations. Stay tuned for updates as the forecast may require adjustments to…
Read MoreSWEPCO Crews Positioning to Respond to Winter Storm Cora
SWEPCO continues to prepare for the arrival of winter storm Cora, expected to bring treacherous conditions including ice and snow to many parts of our service territory on Thursday. From the company’s power plants to its line and utility professionals, the team is reviewing winter weather protocols and is prepared to respond as quickly…
Read MoreHistoric Upshur Museum hosting A Time Before Texas exhibit
More brine operations scheduled for bridges, major roadways
January 6, 2025 ATLANTA — Due to the possibility of winter weather conditions later this week, TxDOT crews are scheduled to place more brine on major roadways and bridges across our nine-county district starting Tuesday, January 7. “Crews will focus on treating the most highly traveled roadways, which include Interstates 20 and 30, along with U.S.…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
January 6, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.62/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 4.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 1.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY”: Cell Phones and Pineapple Freaks!
By Jim “Pappy” Moore A quarter of this 21st century is behind us and we are entering the second quarter of the century. Cell phones have evolved. They are now more important to several generations than their family, friends, or associates. Many are addicted to their cellphone in ways we hardly understand, and most of…
Read MoreBrine operations scheduled for bridges, major roadways
January 4, 2025 ATLANTA — Due to the possibility of winter weather conditions, TxDOT crews plan to begin brine operations on Interstates 20 and 30, along with US 59, starting tomorrow (Sunday, Jan. 5). All bridges across the nine-county district are also scheduled to receive an application of brine, which is a solution consisting of salt…
Read MorePortion of FM 556 reopening today
January 3, 2024 ATLANTA – A portion of FM 556 in Upshur County that has been closed since last summer is scheduled to reopen today. A portion of the roadway was closed in July 2024 as the bridge was being replaced at Little Cypress Creek. East Texas Bridge of Longview was awarded the contract last…
Read MoreUT Health Tyler Welcomes First Baby of the New Year
Tyler, Texas (January 1, 2025) — UT Health Tyler welcomed its first baby of the new year when Brooks Anthony Rachal was born to Abigail and Austin Rachal at 1:06 a.m. Wednesday. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 21 inches long. “We are just thankful his delivery was smooth and he is healthy –…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
December 30, 2024 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.58/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 6.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 6.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
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