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With time running out, House punts on taking action on school vouchers

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By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune Nov. 1, 2023 “With time running out, House punts on taking action on school vouchers” 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,…

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East Texas Food Bank to offer new Mobile Pantry in Gilmer 

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Gilmer – The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) will offer a new drive-through Mobile Pantry on  the second Tuesday of every month with fresh produce in Gilmer in Upshur County, from 4-5:30  p.m., beginning November 14, at the Church at West Mountain, located at 6259 U.S. Highway  271 South.  “Upshur County has a great need…

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Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

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October 30, 2023 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.94/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 39.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 19.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Cherokee County Fatal Crash October 28, 2023

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Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2            Number of Injured: 1                    Number Killed: 1   Date & Time: October 28, 2023, at 9:00 pm. County: Cherokee Location: State Highway 21, 5 miles west of Alto, TX. Posted Speed Limit: 60 MPH. Road Condition: Dry.   Vehicle 1: 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. Driver 1: Marga Skinner Johnson, 71YOA, from Alto, TX.…

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Gilmer 59, Spring Hill 13

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By Elwyn Henderson The Gilmer Buckeyes made their final regular season road trip Friday night down Highway 300 to take on the Spring Hill Panthers.  As expected, the Buckeyes controlled the game from almost the start of the game to the finish, capturing a 59-13 lopsided win.  In their last three games the Bucks have…

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Texas high school principal cleared of child abuse charges after paddling student

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By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Oct. 26, 2023 “Texas high school principal cleared of child abuse charges after paddling student” 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. Subscribe to The Y’all —…

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