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April 30, 2025
Marshall
WHEN: From 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, until 5 a.m. on Monday, June 7, or until work is completed WHERE: I-20 between Loop 281 in Longview and FM 450 in Hallsville MEDIA: Interstate 20 will be closed from 7 p.m. on Sunday June 6, until 5 a.m. on Monday, June 7 as crews work…
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Piney Woods
The COVID-related waiver on expiration dates for driver licenses (DLs) and identification cards (IDs) has now ended. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to urge customers with an expired DL or ID to make an appointment or renew online today. To assist customers with expired licenses who were unable to schedule an appointment prior to…
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Marshall ISD’s Board of Trustees announced during a special called meeting Thursday evening that Dr. Richele Langley, a 1983 graduate of Marshall High School and a longtime former teacher, principal and administrator in the district, has been named lone finalist for the position of Marshall ISD Superintendent. Dr. Langley becomes the 24th Superintendent in the…
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A great place to visit when in Dallas Texas is the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. In spring there are over 500 000 tulips blooming in the sun. Despite the harsh winter weather, Texas experienced in February the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are looking splendid. Please note that during this covid period tickets MUST…
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The Harrison County Broadband Committee is right now working to develop a county-specific Technology Action Plan. The committee, which is partnering with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) to make this possible, is made up of local stakeholders who are focused on finding solutions for improving internet connectivity countrywide. Collecting usage data and determining needs is…
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Jefferson
A section of US 59 in northern Marion County will receive a new riding surface this year according to plans approved in January by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be resurfacing a 2.1-mile section of the highway from State Highway 49 in Jefferson to 2.1 miles north,” said Wendy Starkes, area engineer…
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Winter Weather Preparations and awareness as winter weather is Expected Across the Lone Star State, Texans Reminded to Make Preparations With a cold front expected to bring winter weather to parts of the state this week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding everyone to take precautions now to prepare for any freezing…
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Business
These days, online life is a lifeline for most people. With regular social media use, though, comes risk. This is something that most of us know generally, but how much do we really know about social media use and the data that it shares? With the most recent update for iOS users, we can now…
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Education
Dr. Jerry Gibson named lone finalist in Galveston. Marshall ISD’s Board of Trustees will immediately begin the process of searching for the district’s next superintendent, as Dr. Jerry Gibson was named lone finalist for superintendent of Galveston ISD on Wednesday. Brad Burris, President of the MISD Board of Trustees, said the district would be diligent…
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DPS Recognizes Significant Accomplishments – Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented two Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Awards, three Medals of Valor, two Director’s Citations and 14 Lifesaving Awards to department personnel at the PSC meeting held on Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Criminal Law Enforcement Auditorium at DPS Headquarters in Austin….
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