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Big Sandy Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for NEON MOON TEXAS was held Saturday, September 11th. A large crowd of Big Sandy folks...

PRESS RELEASE— The Texas Conference for Women, the largest conference for women in the state, is partnering with top employers from across the...

Director Sharon Hill is pleased to announce extended open hours for Agape House Thrift Store. Beginning September 21st, you can now shop the thrift...

GRACE COMMUNION BIG SANDY The title of Pastor Jerome’s message Sunday, “Ain’t Gonna Lay My Religion Down,” came from an African- American spiritual. The lyrics include...

GRACE COMMUNION BIG SANDY Sunday’s message by Grace Communion elder George Strub had an intriguing title: “What’s In Your Wallet?” Of course, that phrase is the slogan...

GRACE COMMUNION BIG SANDY Sunday’s message by Pastor Jerome was broadcast live on Grace Communion Big Sandy’s Facebook page. The video message is posted there for you to...

To those of you who are asking, “Big Sandy has a museum? Where is it?” Well, here’s your answers… Yes, we have a museum and it is located in...

While this month, I could certainly award our Campion Educator Belt to just about anyone who works for our district, I wanted to share a story with...

PRESS RELEASE--Jarvis Christian College will host its 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon featuring special guest speaker Willie H. Gregory,...

PRESS RELEASE – Bringing together some of North Texas’ most beloved jazz and blues artists, the 5th Fair Park Blues & Jazz Festival gets underway Labor Day weekend on...

We decided on the name “Preserving A View” because that is exactly what this drawing was for. All the elements – the tree, the VFD radio tower, the...

PRESS RELEASE – Bringing together some of North Texas’ most beloved jazz and blues artists, the 5th Fair Park Blues & Jazz Festival gets underway Labor Day weekend on...

Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Packs the House with a Tribute to the U.S. and Texas Constitutions Friday, September 17, was “Constitution Day,”...

We gardeners are always asked what flowers the deer won’t eat. So weary of the question, we have begun to answer silk and plastic. We have now...

Early Saturday morning, Big Sandy Area Lions Club members ‘policed the roadsides’ of West Hwy 80. Pictured (l-r) Lions Club membership chair Laurie...

Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Packs the House with a Tribute to the U.S. and Texas Constitutions Friday, September 17, was “Constitution Day,”...

Two suspects, one male and one female, wanted for a robbery and disturbance incident in Hawkins were apprehended through a well coordinated felony...

BIG SANDY--Last Wednesday, many people in downtown Big Sandy watched as the Big Sandy Police Department engaged a suspect in a high speed chase....

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Holly Lake Ranch is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021 with a 76-page picture book and story line, covering the full history of the Ranch,...

Holly Lake Ranch is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021 with a 76-page picture book and story line, covering the full history of the Ranch, along with many cherished...

A Historical Timeline in 11 Installments Holly Lake Ranch is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021 with a 76-page picture book and story...

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During the month of September, Agape House invites you to come take advantage of this sale. We are preparing for our seasonal transition so all summer clothes are...

Sandy Tibbs entertained and educated WCMGA members with her talk about growing succulents at a recent meeting. String of pearls (Senecio...

New technology allows patients to access physical therapy and rehabilitation from the safety of home PRESS RELEASE-- UT Health East Texas has partnered with TheraNow to...

The Upshur County Grand Jury returned 40 indictments, 11 of them sealed, and no-billed one case on Aug. 5 in Gilmer, District Attorney Billy Byrd announced Monday....

PRESS RELEASE- -With the ever changing political climate of the world, we constantly find ourselves amongst headlines of changing rights of people,...

November 29, 1936 - August 19, 2021 Sharon Lee Fitzgerald was born on November 29 to Harry and Mabel Fitzgerald in Owosso, Michigan in 1936. The...

March 16, 1952 - August 15, 2021 Born in Marshall, Texas to James Edward and Hazel Ruth Downer Buchheit, Boo truly believed in the Lord and...

December 11, 1936 - August 5, 2021 Funeral service for Ms. Dovie Jane Goolsby, 84, of Hawkins, Texas, was held Monday, August 9, at Croley...

Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Packs the House with a Tribute to the U.S. and Texas Constitutions Friday, September 17, was “Constitution Day,”...

State Republican Executive Committee member Rhonda Anderson challenged the Republican Women of Upshur County last Thursday afternoon to start countering massive efforts to...

Rain is coming! That’s what all the weather men on television local forecasters are predicting. The storm in the Gulf of Mexico is hopefully going to bring us some rain....

Someone closed that umbrella I thought was over my area of Pritchett because we got several nice showers. It was so soothing listening to it hit the roof and windows. I...

It’s been a pretty good week, though pretty hot. There were downpours in parts of Upshur County over the weekend but yet again parts of Pritchett were dry as a bone. Does...

Two suspects, one male and one female, wanted for a robbery and disturbance incident in Hawkins were apprehended through a well coordinated felony...

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PRESS RELEASE--Local governments in Texas providing fire, emergency, water, and healthcare services have sent a letter to state leaders seeking access to the state’s $15.8...

BIG SANDY--Last Wednesday, many people in downtown Big Sandy watched as the Big Sandy Police Department engaged a suspect in a high speed chase....

PRESS RELEASE — Last Friday evening, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Allen West’s wife, Angela West, was arrested for suspicion of a DWI. She was sober, complied with police, and was met...