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Final hours: TDCJ outlines protocol as John Allen Rubio's execution nears

Huntsville, TX (KRGV) — The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously denied clemency for Brownsville native John Allen Rubio, leaving his execution set for Thursday. More than 20 years after killing his three children, Rubio is set to be put to death. Rubio has spent decades on death row at the Polunsky Unit in Livingston and will be transported to nearby Huntsville for execution.

Brownsville, TX · 1d
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Pirates lose on Senior Night, but turn focus to playoffs

SHEPHERD — Senior Night at Pirate Stadium brought out the best of Pirate Nation Friday evening as Shepherd welcomed the Silsbee Tigers for the final regular-season game of 2026. Although the final score favored Silsbee, 41-32, the Pirates gave their hometown crowd plenty to cheer about. What began as...

Shepherd, TX · 1d
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East Texas News

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Livingston teacher, coach now a world champion

Lainey Galloway is a new teacher and coach at Livingston ISD. Those responsibilities can absorb many of the day’s hours, but she has found enough time to train and become a world champion. On Sunday, Galloway won at the IDFPA World Championships. It is a drug-free powerlifting community and...

Livingston, TX · 1d
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THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! | Previews of all four of tonight’s playoff games: Carthage-Ford, Overton-Evadale, Gladewater-Malakoff & Tatum-Winnsboro

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are brief previews for each of Thursday night’s University Interscholastic League (UIL) high school playoff games. We’ll have coverage of these games tonight and on Friday morning, and we’ll also add previews for each of the Friday night games here on ETBlitz.com, as well.

Evadale, TX · 20h
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ExxonMobil announces their new emergency training facility in Jefferson County

Jefferson County first responders may soon be able to get advanced emergency training without leaving the county. ExxonMobil and Jefferson County Emergency Services District 3 plan to announce a new training facility in Nome on Thursday. The announcement is set for 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Jefferson County ESD...

Nome, TX · 1d

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Military Salute: Cleveland native to graduate from Marine Corps boot camp with honors

Cleveland native Lonnie Joe Mizell II will graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Friday, Nov. 13, marking the completion of his military training and the beginning of his service as a United States Marine. Mizell, who attended both Tarkington ISD and Cleveland ISD, is a member of...

Cleveland, TX · 1d

bluebonnetnews.com

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Pedal in the Pines brings cyclists from across Texas to Cleveland

More than 300 cyclists from across Texas traveled to the Cleveland area for the ninth annual Pedal in the Pines, taking to the scenic roads of the Sam Houston National Forest for a day of cycling and outdoor recreation. Hosted by the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, this year’s ride...

Cleveland, TX · 3d

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Birthright of Beaumont seeks volunteers to expand free pregnancy support services

Beaumont, TX — If you’ve been looking for a way to lend a hand close to home, Birthright of Beaumont says it could use a few more friendly faces. After providing free, confidential assistance to more than 400 women and families across Southeast Texas in 2025, the non-profit is now actively recruiting local volunteers to join its support team.

Beaumont, TX · 1d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Silsbee ready for playoff shootout with Madisonville in first round

Silsbee's first-round game against Madisonville figures to be an entertaining matchup featuring plenty of points.

Silsbee, TX · 21h

East Texas News

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Polk County voters split from statewide voters in historic general election

Texans turned out in droves during the Nov. 3 midterm general election and Polk County was no exception, with 39% of the registered voters in the county casting ballots. However, Polk County’s election returns did not mirror those of the statewide returns. Early voting turnout throughout the state was...

Polk County, TX · 1d

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In Southeast Texas, tax measure defeats put focus on Hinojosa school funding plan

What does Hinojosa's plan not specify regarding per-student funding?. Why did Nederland and Lumberton tax defeats shift focus to Hinojosa's plan?. Beaumont — Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa has pledged to boost public school funding and raise teacher pay, proposals that could be closely watched in Southeast Texas after voters in Nederland and Lumberton recently rejected school tax measures, leaving both districts reviewing their budgets.

Texas · 14h

East Texas News

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City takes steps to replace Courthouse area oversight

COLDSPRING — The Coldspring City Council hopes to take over oversight duties for the area that surrounds the San Jacinto County Courthouse. At the Nov. 2 meeting, the council discussed requiring any renovation, including painting, of the general structures of the buildings that face the Courthouse be approved by the City Council.

Coldspring, TX · 1d

East Texas News

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TxDOT begins pavement, soil sampling

A Texas Department of Transportation contractor began drilling to retrieve pavement and soil samples at several locations along US 59 and US 190 in the Livingston area on Monday. Work will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Jan. 10, 2027, and is part of the preparation for the...

Livingston, TX · 1d