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Convenience store with New Mexico, West Texas connections coming to East Texas
TYLER, Texas — A convenience store and gas station with ties to New Mexico and West Texas is expected to come to the East Texas area later this year. Allsup's Convenience Store and Gas Station, which began in Roswell, New Mexico and primarily has locations in New Mexico, West Texas and Oklahoma, has filed a permit with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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.
Bullard ISD honored for storm response, community aid
BULLARD, Texas (KETK) – Bullard ISD was awarded with the Smith County Hero Award on Wednesday because of their efforts in helping the community following severe storms. According to a release from Smith County, Bullard Intermediate School opened on June 4 as a shelter with Red Cross and Smith County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) […]
Two men indicted for ‘cartel related’ kidnapping of Smith County man
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Two men have been indicted for aggravated kidnapping for ransom or reward in an incident Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith said is directly related to cartel activities. According to an affidavit, on March 17 at around 4:06 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a call of a woman claiming her husband […]
WATCH: Smith County ESD 2 crews bring RV fire under control in less than 2 minutes
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — **EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above was provided by Smith County ESD2. We do not own the rights to the music in the background. Smith County fire crews were able to contain an RV fire in about two minutes Monday. According to Smith County Emergency Services...
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