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Gilmer 56, Liberty-Eylau 12
By Elwyn Henderson The Gilmer Buckeyes got back on the winning track Friday night when they traveled to Texarkana for their game against the Liberty-Eylau Leopards. The Buckeyes had their best overall performance of the year, grabbing a 56-12 blowout win over the Leopards. The win moves Gilmer to 4-3 on the season and 1-1…
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott says he’ll add teacher pay to the special session — but only if lawmakers pass school voucher bill
By Maia Pandey, The Texas Tribune Oct. 12, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll add teacher pay to the special session — but only if lawmakers pass school voucher bill” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
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Texas Senate unveils its priority school voucher bill
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Oct. 9, 2023 “Texas Senate unveils its priority school voucher bill” 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, The Texas Tribune’s daily…
Read MoreHeavy Duty Trucking Magazine selects Casey Driggers as an Emerging Leader in 2023
October 9, 2023 Casey Driggers – Executive Vice President of Safety & Personnel for Custom Commodities Transport based in Gilmer, Texas was selected by Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine (HDT) as an Emerging Leader in 2023. Emerging Leaders must be under 40 years of age and work for a for-hire, private, government, or vocational fleet.…
Read MoreSpecial session on school vouchers begins with Republicans in disarray
By Zach Despart, Patrick Svitek and Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Oct. 9, 2023 “Special session on school vouchers begins with Republicans in disarray” 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…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 14.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 17.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 7.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price…
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JIM “PAPPY” MOORE: To Infinity & Beyond
By Jim “Pappy” Moore The children’s movie Toy Story had Buzz Lightyear intoning “to Infinity and beyond!” There is a theory I have long had about us and the nature of our universe. It is our understanding of infinity. We are a unique species. We know we are going to die, and we usually get…
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