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MEGA MILLIONS® ROARS TO $1.13 BILLION FOR TUESDAY’S DR

 ***JACKPOT ALERT*** 5th largest jackpot in Mega Millions history; 8th largest in U.S. lottery history AUSTIN – March is nearing its end and the Mega Millions jackpot is roaring with an estimated annuitized $1.13 billion for the Tuesday, March 26 drawing. As the fifth largest in game history and the eighth largest in U.S. lottery history, the cash value…

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California man convicted in cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy and for importing controlled substances

TYLER – A San Francisco, California man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. John Khuu, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business, and importation of MDMA before U.S. Magistrate Judge John D. Love…

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – March 25, 2024 Cherokee County traffic crash fatality on US 69

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2            Number of Injured: 0                    Number Killed: 1 Date & Time: March 25, 2024, at 1:43 pm. County: Cherokee Location: US Highway 69, 5 miles south of Rusk, TX. Posted Speed Limit: 70 MPH. Road Condition: Wet.   Vehicle 1: 2011 Freightliner Truck Tractor pulling a trailer. Driver 1: Nelson Terrell, 38 YOA, of Houston, TX. Seatbelt: YES Not…

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ETCOG Announces Regional Award Recipients for Exemplary Contributions to East Texas

ETCOG Announces Regional Award Recipients for Exemplary Contributions to East Texas Pictured from top left: Sergeant Konrad Roberts with ETCOG Director Doug Shryock, Dina Carroll with Rusk Mayor Ben Middlebrooks, Paula Jimenez with ETCOG Director Wendi Horst, ETCOG Assistant Executive Director Brandy Brannon with The Genesis Group President Jim Nipp, Councilwoman Brandy Flannagan with ETCOG…

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Rule by Criminals: When Dissidents Become Enemies of the State  

John Whitehead’s Commentary By John & Nisha Whitehead March 26, 2024 “In these days of worldwide confusion, there is a dire need for men and women who will courageously do battle for truth.”— Martin Luther King Jr. When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals. In the current governmental climate, obeying…

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TJC science center hosting week of events before total solar eclip

TJC’s Earth and Space Science Center has an exciting schedule of events lined up for the week leading up to the total solar eclipse on April 8. Published: Monday, 25th March 2024 The TJC Earth and Space Science Center featuring Hudnall Planetarium will offer a full slate of special events during the week leading up to…

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Governor Abbott Announces New Eastman Investment In Longview

March 25, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced Eastman will add an additional manufacturing facility at its existing site in Longview, Texas. Eastman produces specialty materials found in items people use every day globally, like eyewear, cosmetics packaging, medical equipment, textiles, films, coatings, and more. The project will create more…

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