Area Breaking News
Gladewater couple killed in crash
By Phillip Williams An elderly Gladewater couple were killed in a one-vehicle crash on U.S. 271 south of Gilmer Tuesday afternoon, said Upshur County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Rhonda Welch. The driver, Jimmy Oneal Barber, 79, and his wife, Norma Louise Barber, 77, were pronounced dead at the scene by Welch, she said.…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Revival in America
By Jim “Pappy” Moore Amidst the traumatic, hate-filled activities on many American university campuses, there is a potent counter-revolution taking place. It is pro-Israel, pro-Jewish, pro-Christian, pro-American. In record numbers, young people are answering the call. They are showing up. They are representing. They are honoring our ideals, our history, and our morals. As the…
Read MorePORTION OF US 271 SCHEDULED FOR SURFACE REHABILITATION
Work expected to begin in July May 7, 2024 ATLANTA – A portion of US 271 is scheduled for surface rehabilitation soon, according to plans awarded in April by the Texas Department of Transportation. “This project will cover an area of about four miles from FM 726 to the Gregg County line. All four lanes will…
Read MorePORTION OF SH 300 IN UPSHUR COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR ROADWAY REHABILITATION
Work expected to begin in July May 7, 2024 ATLANTA – A portion of State Highway 300 is scheduled for rehabilitation soon, according to plans awarded in April by the Texas Department of Transportation. “This project will cover an area of about nine miles from 0.2 miles south of US 271 to 0.1 mile north of FM 3358 south,”…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: American Hamas
By Jim “Pappy” Moore Violent, hate-filled college students in America’s most prestigious universities are spearheading the anti-Israel, antisemitic campaign in support of the terrorist group Hamas. Recall that six months ago Hamas carried out a brutal terrorist attack in Israel, committing rapes, murders, tortures, and kidnappings. They seized hostages and are still holding them. Among…
Read MoreNew Diana ISD May 2024 Bond Election Results
New Diana ISD May 2024 Bond Election Results Proposition A TOTALSFor 390Against 382 pic.twitter.com/KoOtgdCZ7D — New Diana ISD (@NEW_DIANA_ISD) May 5, 2024
Read MoreBuckeyes repeat as 4A state track champs, sharing title with Iowa Colony
Gilmer ties for second straight state track title Back to Back State Champions! pic.twitter.com/24NaabRayW — GilmerBuckeyeFB (@GilmerBuckeyeFB) May 3, 2024 Alvin Iowa Colony & Gilmer TIE for 🏆 w/ 66 team points! Congrats to the Pioneers & Buckeyes on the Conf 4A Boys #UILState Track & Field Championship! pic.twitter.com/46ABN1Nixj — Texas UIL (@uiltexas) May 3,…
Read MoreUT Tyler Launches Pathways Explorer to Cultivate Interest in Health Care Professions
TYLER, Texas (May 1, 2024) – The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine launched the Pathways Explorer mobile unit to develop interest in the medical professions within the East Texas community. The mobile unit, which was retrofitted from a school bus, targets kindergarten to college undergraduate students. The unit can be reserved by…
Read MoreUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER SPRING GRADS LIST
TYLER, Texas (May 1, 2024) – The University of Texas at Tyler will recognize spring 2024 degree candidates during Spring 2024 Commencement May 3-4. Ceremony Information Location: UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center Dates & Times: Friday, May 3, 2024 9 a.m. CST – School of Nursing 1 p.m. CST –…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Send in the Clowns
By Jim “Pappy” Moore My first memory of politics was standing in front of our new black and white television in 1952 and watching segments with aspiring presidential hopefuls Dwight Eisenhower Republican versus Adlai Stevenson Democrat. I had no idea what it was about at age three, but that did not stop me from standing…
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