Upshur County Commissioners Court on Friday will open, and possibly act, on bids on fuel and materials for the Road and Bridge Department. Counting such items as the...

The Republican Party of Upshur County's Executive Committee has approved a resolution asking the county's representatives in the state legislature to "actively pursue,...

Adapted from “Presidential Trivia, Fun Facts and Firsts,” compiled by Kathy Weiser of LegendsofAmerica. com, provides information about the Presidents from George...

State Rep. Jay Dean told the Cherokee Rose Republican Women Club last week that the recent session of the 87th Texas Legislature, which enacted five laws regulating...

Press Release--Governor Greg Abbott today announced the State of Texas will invest an additional $94.6 million in federal funds to support higher education. Last year, the...

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit McAllen will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, June 29. TMO...

PRESS RELEASE- -Governor Greg Abbott has issued a revised disaster declaration in response to the border crisis, which provides more resources and strategies to combat the...

Upshur County Commissioners Court is scheduled to discuss and possibly act on the county's budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year Wednesday (June 30.) That is among 14 items on...

Press Release-Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced a temporary increase in food benefits for families...

Press Release-Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $208 million in emergency...

Upshur County Commissioners Court will hold public budget hearings on various county departments, including the embattled Road and Bridge Department, starting at 10 a.m....

The Special Investigations Unit of the Upshur County Sheriff's Office arrested eight persons on varying charges in May, said Sheriff Larry Webb. Details of the cases, based...

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Cacique, LLC (“Cacique”) will open a new food processing operation in Amarillo, Texas. Cacique is a leading privately owned...

Two books will be read to small children at each of the Upshur County Library's two weekly "Storytime" sessions Thursday in Gilmer. "Outside In" by Deborah Underwood, and...

PRESS RELEASE- -Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Fort Worth where he highlighted the state's efforts to secure the border and stop the trafficking of...