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The Henderson News · Henderson, TX
Nearby: Henderson, TXRunners and walkers can lace up their shoes and tie on a pair of jingle bells Friday, Dec. 18, when the Henderson Kiwanis Club hosts its inaugural Jingle Bell Glow Fun Run in downtown Henderson. The event, presented by Texas Farm Bureau, is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Campfire Coffee Co., 100 E. Main St. Participants can choose a 5K fun run or a one-mile run or walk. The club is inviting families, casual walkers and experienced runners to take part. Organizers will provide glow accessories and small bells to attach to participants’ shoes. Santa hats, festive outfits and wearable Christmas lights are welcome. Proceeds will support Little One’s Literacy, a Henderson Kiwanis program that helps provide free books to local children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Online registration closes at 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Participants can sign up and find entry fees and start times for each distance at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Henderson/JingleBellGlowFunRun.
Kilgore News Herald · Kilgore, TX
Nearby: Kilgore, TXEast Texas Carports, a family-owned manufacturer of custom metal carports, garages, barns and steel buildings, has expanded into a second facility and will open a new scheduling and permitting office at its Kilgore manufacturing plant in early 2027. The company has added a 10,000-square-foot storage building at its existing Kilgore facilities, giving the plant more room for steel, finished components and building materials as demand grows. The new 3,500-square-foot office will sit on the plant grounds at 970 Post Oak Rd. in Kilgore. It will house scheduling and permitting for every building the company installs across its six-state region: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas and Mississippi. The scheduling and permitting team will move into the new office from the company’s Longview sales office, putting the people who plan each installation next to the plant that builds it.
Gladewater Mirror · Gladewater, TX
Nearby: Gladewater, TXThe better part of a year has passed since the City of Gladewater was notified of $1.5 million in FEMA funds incoming for the Lake Gladewater Dam. For months, those dollars were tied up in partisan fights in Washington, D.C. Gladewater officials and partners kept working on the local details, though, waiting for a green Read the full article
Gladewater Mirror · Gladewater, TX
Nearby: Gladewater, TXThere’s something for everybody – and more besides – in Gladewater Nov. 14. Saturday starts with the Rotary/Lions Turkey Shoot at 8 a.m. It’s $10 for eight shots to win a frozen turkey, continuing through 2 p.m. outside Gladewater Municipal Airport. There’s a simultaneous bake sale at the same spot courtesy of the woman of Read the full article
Gladewater Mirror · Gladewater, TX
Nearby: Gladewater, TXGladewater Calls for Service November 1–8, 2026 The table for each day includes calls listed in the report. Times use the 24-hour format. Agency key PD = Gladewater Police Department FD = Gladewater Fire Department CWC–Fire = CWC – FIRE as listed in the report — = No agency listed November 1, 2026 Time Agency Read the full article
Gladewater Mirror · Gladewater, TX
Nearby: Gladewater, TXGladewater City Council members spent the better part of an hour behind closed doors last week during a one-issue special meeting focused on the now-vacant position of City Treasurer & HR Director. Adjourning to ‘Executive Session’ at 6:01 p.m. the elected officials returned at 6:55 p.m. and wrapped up within a minute: they unanimously accepted Read the full article
Gladewater Mirror · Gladewater, TX
Nearby: Gladewater, TXThe City of Gladewater is getting retroactive credit from TCEQ following construction of a $400,000 chemical treatment building at the Water Treatment Plant. Part of an approved Supplementary Environmental Project, it covers a $24,500 net penalty the municipality received for various violations from 2023 and early ’24. The project is still underway. Construction on the Read the full article
Longview News-Journal · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXLongview’s Salvation Army will expand its services and upgrade its facilities with the help of a federal grant. The $916,313 grant will be funneled through the city of Longview, with the city’s Community Development Office connecting the organization with the grant opportunity. Local Salvation Army Capt. Tamara Robb said her organization had been seeking a grant that would help provide rental assistance for struggling families and individuals. She said she and Dietrich Johnson, the city’s Community Services director, are in Rotary Club together, and he told her about an opportunity for “something better.” “He knew I had a vision for duplexes or sixplexes on the hill,” she said, referring to property across the street from the main Salvation Army office and shelter on East Cotton Street. The organization’s church and former thrift store are across the street from the main building.
Longview News-Journal · Longview, TX
Nearby: Longview, TXVeterans were honored Wednesday at two Longview senior living facilities. At Buckner Westminster Place, about 45 veterans – including 15 who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War – took part in a special program. The program included the presentation of an American flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol And a ceremony at Hawkins Creek Assisted Living included a flag presentation, choir performance and more.
Kilgore News Herald · Canton, TX
Nearby: Canton, TXKilgore City Manager Rachel Rowe has delivered her monthly report on all the latest various city projects, events and good times. CITY MANAGER’S HIGHLIGHT The City of Kilgore recognizes Officer Angela Burch as she retires after 30 years of service with the Kilgore Police Department. Angela’s career has been marked by dedication, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to serving others. During her time with KPD, she served in several capacities, most recently as the department’s Property and Evidence Officer. Angela’s impact on Kilgore has always extended beyond her work at the Police Department. She has been a familiar and welcome face at community events, always willing to lend a hand, especially during Halloween festivities and the annual Christmas Parade. Many also know her for her longstanding tradition of playing Taps at Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies, honoring those who have served our country.
Longview News-Journal · Beckville, TX
Nearby: Beckville, TXBeckville senior volleyball standout Carli Tuttle has been named the statewide Class 2A Greater Ford Female Athlete of the Week for the month of October. Tuttle, one of the most complete six-rotation players in East Texas, contributed to Beckville’s 34-10 season as a setter, attacker, blocker, defender and server during a 2026 season that saw her set a trio of career milestones. She finished the regular season with 194 kills, 54 blocks, 760 digs and 435 assists while serving at a 94% rate. Along the way, she surpassed 2,000 assists, 1,000 digs and 500 kills for her Ladycat career. Her October production has underscored that versatility. Tuttle delivered 22 assists, eight kills and five digs against Arp, then added 16 assists, 10 digs, five kills and four aces against Elysian Fields. Earlier in the season she also posted 25 assists and 21 digs in a win over Class 5A Marshall and contributed 14 assists, nine kills, six digs and two aces in a victory over Overton.
