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Henderson eighth graders repeat as undefeated district champs
11/07/2025

Henderson eighth graders repeat as undefeated district champs

HENDERSON — The Henderson eighth grade football team defeated Lindale 52-20 on Thursday, claiming their second undefeated district championship in a row. The eighth grade A team has gone 18-0 in the past two seasons, adapting to a whole new coaching staff along the way. Henderson Middle School Ath...

Rusk County voters approve State amendments, decide key local races
11/07/2025

Rusk County voters approve State amendments, decide key local races

Voters turned out across Rusk County on Tuesday to decide a slate of local school races and weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Unofficial returns posted by the county elections office show 5,383 total ballots cast, including 42 absentee ballots, 2,241 during early voting a...

HISD candidates set to take seats following Tuesday’s school board election
11/07/2025

HISD candidates set to take seats following Tuesday’s school board election

HENDERSON — Unofficial results from Tuesday’s election show incumbents Jean Williams and Justin Scarborough winning in their respective Henderson ISD Board of Trustees races. In the Single Member District 1 race, Williams received 211 votes, or 60 percent, while Janet Tate-Furlow received 142 vo...

Plan Your Holiday Budget: Smart Moves for a Festive Season Without Financial Stress
11/07/2025

Plan Your Holiday Budget: Smart Moves for a Festive Season Without Financial Stress

As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to gatherings, gift giving, travel and celebrations. With prices rising on everything from gifts to groceries to gatherings, a little planning can go a long way. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers that a well-planned budget ca...

TxDOT encourages drivers to share the road safely in Texas energy zones
11/07/2025

TxDOT encourages drivers to share the road safely in Texas energy zones

Nearly 25% of Statewide Traffic Deaths Are in Oil and Gas Regions The Texas energy industry fuels jobs, economic growth and opportunity across the state, but the added truck traffic can bring unique challenges to drivers. To help keep everyone safe in energy-producing areas, the Texas Department of....

Saving the Nation: Prayer
11/07/2025

Saving the Nation: Prayer

King Solomon, king of Israel who succeeded King David, wrote Psalm 127. Verse one of this Psalm states, “Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” As we build up our nation, we need to remember that it i...

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy tells East Texas Republicans he’ll ‘save Texas’ as attorney general
11/07/2025

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy tells East Texas Republicans he’ll ‘save Texas’ as attorney general

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, an outspoken congressman from Texas, is running for the state’s attorney general’s office and talked with East Texas Republicans this past week during a campaign stop. Roy, R-Austin, is vying for the state’s top law enforcement office in 2026 and says he’ll fight for cons...

Living On Purpose: Can we explain what we believe?
11/07/2025

Living On Purpose: Can we explain what we believe?

The foundation of the Christian faith, along with the hope of eternal salvation in the next life, is based on the torturous death and glorified resurrection of the only perfect individual we know as Jesus Christ. When we trust that His sacrificial blood is the only payment for our forgiveness and ou...

Volleyball Photos: Tatum falls to Ponder in regional semi-final
11/07/2025

Volleyball Photos: Tatum falls to Ponder in regional semi-final

FORNEY — The Tatum Lady Eagles ended their playoff run in a 25-17, 25-23, 25-22 loss to the Ponder Lady Lions in the 3A-DI Region II semi-final on Thursday. The Lady Eagles made determined efforts to catch up after falling behind during sets two and three, even going on a 9-3 run at the end […]

ET Football Leaders
11/06/2025

ET Football Leaders

Leaders As of Week 10 RUSHING (Minimum 850 yards) Player, team No. Yards TD K. Ash, ME 161 2784 44 J. Taylor, GS 156 1451 21 B. Wells, Troup 141 1300 22 E. Hadnot, AS 104 1254 22 J. Starling, Hend 144 1245 21 B. Kennedy, EF 91 1244 21 R. Williams, Kil 148 1236 […]

To Your Good Health: Looking at the recommendations for HRT in women over 60
11/06/2025

To Your Good Health: Looking at the recommendations for HRT in women over 60

DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women? I’ve heard that the results that essentially stopped HRT for decades were flawed in their interpretation. Is this correct? If so, are there new recommendations for women to start HRT? I am a 63-year-old female i...

Cowboys defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland, found dead after DPS pursuit
11/06/2025

Cowboys defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland, found dead after DPS pursuit

PLANO – Marshawn Kneeland, 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end, has died following a late night pursuit by Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers. According to an early morning press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety, on November 5, at 10:33 p.m., Troopers attempted to st...

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