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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…

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…

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…

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…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore 2024 has been quite a ride. We have a new president and a new congress coming in. The people have spoken. They want a stronger economy. They want lower interest rates. They want lower health insurance costs and fewer claims denials. They want less trans, and less Drag Show grooming of…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore Everywhere you are, every moment of every day and night, God is right there with you. He is always close enough that you can grab hold of Him any time you need to. God’s abilities are far, far beyond the understanding of humans. It is ironic so many can believe Artificial…

December 16, 2024 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.49/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 11.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 2.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore I am going to attempt to set down some thoughts which I hope most of us agree upon. General Principles. First, we all want a healthy economy, one where young people get paid enough to make a decent living, where they can hope to buy a home by the time they…