The Arp Garden Club entered for the first time in the recent Tablescape Competition at the East Texas Fair and won a well deserved Second Place Ribbon for their creative entry. This was part of the Tyler Area Council of Garden Clubs Horticulture Show. The Arp Garden Club is a great organization helping the community…
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Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Todd Tefteller in Surprise Ceremony
In a surprise ceremony, 115th District Judge Lauren Parish awarded our own Todd Tefteller along with Gilmer attorneys Mike Martin and Joe Newsom with certificates of appreciation by Lone Star Legal Aid for their pro bono legal work for clients in need. Pro bono means that the service is provided free of charge. Honorable judge…
Get out of the Left Lane, it’s the Law
Our state has a Texas statute that prohibits driving in the left lane of all roads with a minimum of four lanes unless the driver is passing someone or making a left turn. While many citizens of East Texas are aware of this fairly recent regulation, some drivers still are not. That is why the…
18-Wheeler Jackknifed on Rainbow Bridge
TXDOT reported that an 18-wheeler’s accident causing spilled diesel fuel led the Port Arthur Police Department to shut down the Rainbow Bridge on Halloween Day. The semi-truck had jackknifed on the bridge Thursday’s morning. Today on Friday, November 1st, the Rainbow Bridge was finally reopened to the public. The Critical 48 Hrs after an…
18-Wheeler Ran Over Car in East Texas
According to TXDOT, around 5 AM on the first day of November, an 18-wheeler rig ran over a car near Bethany, Texas. The driver of the passenger vehicle had to be evacuated by medevac. The condition is unknown at this point. Meanwhile, a hazardous material crew from Henderson is busy cleaning up the hundreds of…
Fatal 18-Wheeler Wreck on I-30 find Court Date
On June 25th, 2013, a Dowell Transport 18 wheeler driven by Bernard McDoniel allegedly rear-ended a Dodge Caravan on I-30. The driver of the Caravan, Thomas Smith, suffered fatal injuries due to the accident. As reported by Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau, on October 22nd Sue Smith and Melanie Wagstaff filed a personal injury and…
Lament and Celebration for Mr. East Texas
James Marples of The Gilmer Mirror did a fine tribute to a man who many would say as Mr. East Texas, Jon G. Marples (1953-2013). Jon resided in the Longview / Diana area since 1966. He had worked at Lowes Home Improvement Store in Longview for the past 20 years until respiratory illness claimed him.…