Arp VFD’s Coats for Kids

Arp Volunteer Fire Department has its COATS FOR THE KIDS in October to benefit kid lacking coats in the Arp area. The drop off place is at the fire station. Any questions, call 903-859-5232.                                                                  

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Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE   The City of Overton will conduct a Public Hearing on September 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Overton City Hall regarding the city property tax increase from $0.5559 per $100.00 property tax value to $0.56034 per $100.00 property tax value.

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City Council meeting change

Overton City Council is scheduled to meet 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, for a public hearing of the proposed tax rate. Citizens are welcome to attend to make comments or ask questions of the council members, mayor or city manager. The meeting is scheduled to convene in council chambers, which may be entered on the side [...]

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From a Proud Dad

August 09, 2010

    This past May my daughter, Natalie Glover, earned her degree from UT – Tyler, Graduating in three years with honors. As I applauded her accomplishment I realized a lot of work from a lot of folks was put into this young lady.     Many of you in Overton have your imprint upon Natalie’s life; beginning [...]

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School supply shopping sugs

August 06, 2010

Send students back to class without amassing more debt By Jason Alderman State and local government budget cuts have taken their toll on practically every public service, including school districts. As parents, you’re probably already being asked to contribute more and more to fund your children’s classroom and extracurricular activities. That means when it comes to personal budgeting, we’ve [...]

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Triple Temps

August 03, 2010

IT’S NOT THAT HOT, REALLY      — The temperature sign at First State Bank generally reads just a bit hotter than it actually is, which makes a wonderful photo but freaks out those who read it. Stay inside, run the a/c or fans, drink plenty of water, and if you must get out: visit somewhere such as [...]

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Aubrie Paige Garcia

August 02, 2010

AUBRIE PAIGE GARCIA   Ashley and Lindsey Garcia of Gladewater announce the birth of their second daughter and child, Aubrie Paige Garcia, July 31, 2010, at 8:40 a.m. in Good Shepherd Hospital, Longview. Aubrie weighed eight pounds and eleven ounces.   Her grandparents are Melinda and Tracy McKnight. Maternal great-grandparents are Max and Saundra Edwards and paternal [...]

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Smooth surface

July 30, 2010

The Overton Lady Mustangs softball field is more easily visible since an overgrown area between it and Warren St. has been cleared by construction workers. Charlotte Heldenbrand/Press photo</HTML>

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Stormy weather

July 30, 2010

 A bulldozer smoothes out the rough edges near the drainage and construction work for the Overton School and Coach Chester Roy Football Stadium on July 27. No telling how many inches of rain Overton residents received later that afternoon and evening, but it was what some would call “a gully-washer.” Charlotte Heldenbrand/Press photo

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