QUESTION: Why did Gregg County raise the age of opting out of jury duty to 75 when the state says you can opt out at age 70?
ANSWER: It is hard to keep up with changes in state law, but that is the real culprit here.
The law did previously say people age 70 and older could receive a permanent exemption from jury duty. A change to raise the age to 75 was introduced in 2023 through House Bill 2015. The measure was approved and the change has gone into effect.
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Q: How do I donate dresses to the prom boutique?
A: Zonta Club of Longview hosts the Prom Boutique each year as the formal and prom season is about to begin. It offers free formal dresses to girls around East Texas. Dresses are new or barely worn, and girls get to 性视界传媒渟hop性视界传媒 for the dress they want.
The organization takes dress donations throughout the year, said Amy Hooten, who leads that project for Zonta.
Dresses can be donated 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Longview Fire Administration office at 100 E. Cotton St.
