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ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
McCaw shares ‘The Texas You Don’t Know’
[Local retired educator and author Rick McCaw drops off copies of his new book, “The Texas You Don’t Know,” July 19 to Gladewater Museum’s history aficionados (from left) Beth Lewis, Elaine Roddy and Elane Osteen alongside his wife – and editor – Mindy.]. Rick...
Countywide health fair making plans to return to Quitman park
Heath Fair in the Park returns to Wood County on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. The Quitman Chamber of Commerce is teaming with UT Health Quitman and the Wood County Health Advisory Board to put on the event. This...
Council aims to lock-in city manager for three years
Summer ‘State of the City’ includes major commercial announcement. “You know we’re getting a Starbucks, right?” Charlie Smith asks, eager to share the good news. “We got the plans the other day.”. It’s not that he’s a caffeine junky. No, the pep in Smith’s step...
Mineola service clubs host car show
Don’t miss the great car show Saturday, July 27 at the Mineola football field parking lot. The show is sponsored by the Mineola Kiwanis, Rotary and Pilot Clubs to benefit their many projects. Registration is from 8-10:30 a.m. and is $30 per entry. Preregistration forms may be found on...
Gladewater Town Hall set Thursday evening
City of Gladewater officials say they’re eager to hear from community members Thursday during the first Town Hall meeting hosted by Mayor Brandy Flanagan. The public dialogue is for set 6 p.m. July 25 at the Gladewater Former Students Association Building at 2509 Hendricks St. Most, if not all,...
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