Harleton News

Harleton High School will have its annual Veteran's Day program at 10 a.m. on Nov.

Turnout for early voting in Harrison County has been slow, election administrator Pam Brock said Wednesday.

Extremely slow, but anticipated was how Election Administrator Pam Brock described the first day of early voting for three elections.

HARLETON \ - Harrison County families got an early start on the holiday season Saturday at Enoch's Stomp Vineyard and Winery.

Hunters are looking at the skies and wondering if their deer stands are sinking.

Whether it's a scary train ride or a carnival, Halloween and fall festivals abound throughout East Texas.

The Live Music, Fine Arts Concert Series offers an unexpected bonus next weekend when traveling troubadour Chris O'Brien performs at Enoch's Stomp Vineyard & Winery.

It's no ordinary convenience store. Fugler's Grocery and Market, nestled between Marshall and Harleton on State Highway 154, offers just about anything - hunting and fishing licenses, grocery items and a menu including a world-renowned burger that leaves one absolutely full.

Where did September go? I'm not sure. But with a quick check of the calendar and you can see we are a couple of days past mid-month. We have yet to see fall, but it does arrive next Tuesday.

Editors note: Rounded dollar figures are used in this article, although percentages are precise.

The state's system for rating schools is a mess. It has been from the beginning and probably always will be.

The majority of area school districts met federal Adequate Yearly Progress standards, according to preliminary results released Thursday.

Ore City is one of three East Texas school districts to receive the state's highest academic rating for the 2008-09 school year - exemplary.

Two East Texas men pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal gun violations connected to a drug trafficking conspiracy.

By CASEY KNAUPP Staff Writer Two men charged in a methamphetamine-conspiracy case pleaded guilty in Tyler federal court Tuesday to gun charges.

Two East Texas men pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal gun violations connected to a drug trafficking conspiracy.

Families flitted about Enoch's Stomp Vineyard and Winery Saturday, taking in all the hidden gem had to offer.

A storm front moving over the Longview area early Friday morning caused minor damage in the city, but problems recording the rainfall might mean no rain on the date in history books.

Lush green acres of grape vines surrounding small wineries might seem out of place among the cotton fields, cattle ranches and oil rigs of East Texas, but local vineyard owners find the area meets their needs.

Harrison County Commissioners will discuss the possibility of eliminating a justice of the peace post when they meet 9 a.m. Tuesday.