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Video: Gilmer Buckeyes 2023 4A State Track & Field Championship Celebration
William Greene May 18, 2023 #gilmerbuckeyes Coach Tae Parker and the Gilmer Buckeyes are the stars in a community celebration of their accomplishments in track and field. This event took place on the north lawn of the Upshur County Courthouse on Wednesday evening, May 17, 2023. #gilmerbuckeyes
Read MoreSchool voucher bill hangs by a thread as key deadline approaches
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2023 “School voucher bill hangs by a thread as key deadline approaches” 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…
Read MoreBuckeyes rise to the occasion in Austin
Come join the celebration ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/kfBqUmthKz — Gilmer ISD (@GilmerISDProud) May 16, 2023 It was a hard-core group of Buckeye Fans, coaches and administrators who made the trip down to Austin last Thursday to watch “The Magnificent Seven” put on their best performances of the year to bring home a 4A Men’s State Championship. The…
Read MoreRound 3: Harmony vs White Oak
Round 3 is set! See you Thursday. #PTT @Go_HHS_Eagles @3ATxHsBaseball @TheGilmerMirror @ptt_eagles pic.twitter.com/SmxjPsnzov — Harmony H Club (@HarmonyHClub) May 15, 2023
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions” 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…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
May 15, 2023 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 28.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 106.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreHarmony sweeps West Rusk
Harmony 9 West Rusk 6 FINAL After 8 hours and 13 minutes due to weather delays the Eagle sweep the Raiders. @BostonSeahorn 5IP 5H 3ER 4K @houstontrimble1 2IP 2H 1ER 1KEagles tally 8 hits and 12 walks. On to round 3!! @3ATxHsBaseball @TheGilmerMirror @Go_HHS_Eagles @ptt_eagles pic.twitter.com/hC7E2KsKQX — Harmony H Club (@HarmonyHClub) May 14, 2023 @BostonSeahorn…
Read MoreJIM ‘PAPPY’ MOORE: Firefighting – A Dangerous Profession
By Jim “Pappy” Moore My next-door neighbor is a retired firefighter. He chose to become a firefighter as a young man in his twenties. He was a strong, fit, good-sized man when he made his decision and commitment to fighting fires, treating citizens with serious medical conditions, and saving lives. He looks like a firefighter:…
Read MoreHarmony 3, West Rusk 2
The Harmony Eagles walked off West Rusk Friday afternoon in Elysian Fields, beating the Raiders 3-2. Game Two of this playoff series will start at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday in Longview. @HarmonyHClub @ptt_eagles @DavidGibsonTV https://t.co/IWEV30jSNB — Garrett Sanders (@CowboyTD) May 13, 2023
Read MoreGilmer Buckeyes: 4A State Track & Field Team Champions!
Congrats to @GilmerISDProud, Conference 4A Boys #UILState Track & Field Team Champions! FULL RESULTS ➡️ https://t.co/X8NOVtJGf9 pic.twitter.com/ZtamdpXSiQ — Texas UIL (@uiltexas) May 12, 2023 State Champions! 🥇🧡🖤 pic.twitter.com/jbAL0v0Zyr — Gilmer ISD (@GilmerISDProud) May 12, 2023
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