Disaster assistance has been made available in Harrison, Smith and Upshur counties to help survivors of the historic wildfires begin the process of recovery. The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) added Smith County to the list of counties eligible for assistance on Friday, said County Judge Joel Baker, …
Monthly Archive: September 2011
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Sep 30
County Judge honored
Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt was recently honored by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Gregg and Harrison counties. Stoudt graduated from Georgia State University with a business administration degree before moving to Longview. He is a 40-year resident of Longview and an experienced, successful businessman. He is happily married to Suzanne, a teacher in Longview …
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Sep 30
Performance slated
Bring your kids and come enjoy the Magik Theater’s performance of “If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at the newly restored Liberty Hall in downtown Tyler. “If you give a moose a muffin, he’ll want some jam to go with it.” So begins the most logical silliness …
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Sep 30
Museum lectures
The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum is teaming up with past Rose Queens and official Texas Rose Festival Historian, Jill King Ramsey, to host a “Rose Festivals of Yesteryear” lecture series Sat., Oct. 8 at 1pm and 2:30pm. The lectures will be held at the Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum where there will also be a …
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Sep 30
Disc golf clinic to be held
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play disc golf but didn’t know how to go about it? Look no further! The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department is presenting a Disc Golf Clinic as part of their At Your Leisure Series. The Disc Golf Clinic is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, …
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Sep 30
Fire disaster relief available
In response to the extreme drought and potential for wildfires throughout Texas, Governor Perry reissued a disaster proclamation. Due to the disaster proclamation, Texans who have property that has been damaged or destroyed by a wildfire may claim an exemption from sales tax on labor charges to repair the damage. In addition, business owners affected …
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Sep 30
Start your student loan search now
By Jason Alderman If you’ve got a high school senior, your household is probably knee-deep in senior-year activities – and expenses. Not to elevate your stress level, but this is probably a good time for you and your kid to start investigating how you’re going to finance college next fall. Seriously. Loan application deadlines are …
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Sep 30
Owens elementary think, stretch summer learning
Fifty one kindergarten through 5th grade students from Owens Elementary School celebrated the completion of the Think & Stretch Summer Learning Program. Students who successfully completed the program received a medal and enjoyed an afternoon with bounce houses, pizza, and ice cream. The Think & Stretch Program encouraged students to think over the summer and …
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