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Will Henderson is the 100m Champion at Texas Relays!
Will Henderson is the 100m Champion at Texas Relays!🥇⏰ – 10.45 2024 RB/DB @willtomahawk can fly 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MLnyyogCdu — GilmerBuckeyeFB (@GilmerBuckeyeFB) April 1, 2023
Read MoreJIM ‘PAPPY’ MOORE: Stanford Law Students FAIL
By Jim “Pappy” Moore When I started University of Texas Law School in 1974 students there were abuzz from the award-winning 1973 film “Paper Chase.” It was seen as a template for attending a top law school such as UT Law, which was rated as a Top Ten Law School in the nation. Study…
Read MoreRift grows between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan over how to cut property taxes
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune March 31, 2023 “Rift grows between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan over how to cut property taxes” 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…
Read MoreTEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Rusk County Pedestrian Fatal Crash on State Highway 42
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1 Number of Injured: 0 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 03/30/2023 at 7:47 PM. County: Rusk. Location: State Highway 42, 1 mile north of New London, Texas. Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph. Weather Condition: Clear. Road Conditions: Dry. Vehicle 1: 2000 Lincoln Town car. Pedestrian: Deceased…
Read MoreAAA Texas: State Gas Price Average Increases as Crude Oil Prices Increase, Demand at Summer Levels
AAA Texas: State Gas Price Average Increases as Crude Oil Prices Increase, Demand at Summer Levels The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.16 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is ten cents more per gallon than it was on this day last week…
Read MoreTEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Hopkins County Fatal
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 1 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: March 29, 2023 1:18 p.m. County: Hopkins Location: SH 11, 4 miles east of Sulphur Springs Posted Speed Limit: 65 Vehicle 1: 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle Operator Vehicle 1: Deceased Michael Huggins, 44, of Sulphur Springs TX …
Read MoreVideo: Sharon Atwood Tefteller @ Gilmer Rotary Club – March 28, 2023
Formed in 1996, Atwood Hat Company was originally housed in a 12-by-16-foot portable building on Dick and Sharon Atwood’s ranch. The company has since grown to become a leader in the western hat industry. Born out of necessity, Atwood Hat Company sprang forth because of Dick’s constant search for a hat that would work as…
Read MoreKLTV: Gilmer man arrested after workers find father’s body in yard
By Stephanie Frazier The investigation revealed the deceased person to be Timothy Allen Caffey, 66, of Gilmer. The house where he was found was his residence. Next of kin have been notified. Read more: Gilmer man arrested after workers find father’s body in yard
Read MoreTEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Wood County Fatal
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 1 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 3/26/2023 & 6:15 P.M. County: Wood Location: FM 779, 4 miles southwest of Quitman, Texas Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph Vehicle 1: 2017 Ford Fusion Vehicle 2: 1996 Ford Bronco Driver 1: Deceased Frances H. Williams, female, 69 YOA of Quitman, Texas. Seatbelt: Yes Pronounced By: JP Jerry Parker, on scene Driver…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 6.7 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 20.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 77.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price…
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