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Gladewater Police Department is making progress, Chief Kyle Ready says simply. By the numbers, the agency saw a 60 percent increase in traffic stops last year compared to 2024. They’ve more

A downtown RV park is back in consideration Thursday evening. The site of the former Boom Town RV Park is up for a Specific Use Permit to allow six RVs in the paved parking area behind 301 W.

Early voting began Monday in the 2026 May Primary Runoff, and those polls are open through Friday ahead of Election Day May 26. Whether Gregg, Upshur or Smith County, voters in the Republican

Youngsters will be reading more than books at Lee-Bardwell Public Library this year – sheet music’s on the score for summer 2026. It’s coming in a partnership between the Pacific

Don’t buy into the ‘Big Mac Meteorology’ of mainstream media too much – there’s not much weather science underlying a ‘Mega’ or ‘Super’ label for

BY JAMES DRAPER There’s a long chain of custody between the ice house and the consumer’s kitchen – somewhere along the line, 24 thumbtacks ended up in a Gladewater family’s

A 38-year-old Gladewater man was shot in the wee hours of April 16 when he reportedly dropped by his cousin’s house and ended up in an argument with a lodger on the same property. The man,

It was ‘Aye’ for Gladewater ISD’s $8.1 million bond according to 351 out of 479 total Prop A voters in the Spring 2026 election cycle. Meanwhile, incumbent Cori Arevalo received

Voters in White Oak ISD have returned Place 4 incumbent David Trest for another term according to unofficial results released Saturday evening. Facing a challenge from school board newcomer Mason

A challenger for a spot on White Oak ISD School Board was arrested and released from Gregg County Jail last week, facing allegations of family violence. According to various judicial records,

This year’s National Day of Prayer ceremony will ‘Pray for America’ beginning at noon Thursday, May 7, at downtown Veterans’ Memorial Plaza. Gladewater Chamber of

More than just pretty flowers, White Oak High School’s FFA students will have a wide array of flora on-hand May 7-9 during the organization’s Mother’s Day Plant Sale. The group

More than 260 early voters weighed in on Gladewater ISD’s $8.1 million bond issue and one contested school board race in the past week. “We had 97 voters go out and vote today on the

A one-of-a-kind gathering place built on community, family, and the kind of experience Gladewater has never seen before PRESS RELEASE Opening Details Grand Opening Date: April 25, 2026 Location:

A dozen years after 200 acres were brought into the south end of Gladewater, the land’s freshly zoned and poised for future ‘Light Industrial’ development. Just in time, too:

Early voting gets underway today with one contested Gladewater ISD School Board race on the ballot alongside a Yes/No for the school’s $8.1 million bond issue. Simply put, voter approval of

AUSTIN — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 20, to name the sole finalist for the position of president of Kilgore College as part of the college’s ongoing presidential search

The City of Gladewater annexed about 200 acres along Hwy. 271 back in 2014 – more than a decade later, the land near Gladewater Municipal Airport is slated to be rezoned as ‘Light

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 20, to name the sole finalist for the position of president of Kilgore College as part of the college’s ongoing presidential search

White Oak has a two-for-one special coming up: Jucy’s Hamburgers aims to get cooking soon, simultaneously filling an empty property at 106 Hwy. 80 and bringing a growing local operation to

Gladewater’s Spring Citywide Cleanup Saturday will once again include a tribute to a longtime local driver. Spearheaded by Gladewater City Hall, the community trash collection downtown runs

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for

There have been improvements at the Lake Gladewater dam through regular monitoring and ongoing maintenance the past several years, but there’s far more to do. With everyone getting on the

For the third year in a row, local children and adults with special needs will get to ‘Catch A Special Thrill’ at the end of May at Lake Gladewater. It’s called C.A.S.T. for

By Nathaniel Moran US Congressman, Dist. 1 I’ve only been in Congress for three years, but it is easy to see that trust is one thing we need a whole lot more of – trust that our motives are

    ATHENS – Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP)

Students from across the area collected accolades at this week’s academic showdown at White Oak ISD. In addition to the host district, participating schools included Gladewater, Sabine,

Tim Basham prefers a one-to-one approach. He’s not keen on making speeches in front of groups, but he’s eager to bring out the best in each individual of the team. The former GFD Fire

It’s not quite ‘The End’ for White Oak ISD and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” The district will hold a followup meeting and new vote Thursday morning on Stephen

As the United States of America celebrates 250 years in 2026, Gladewater Chamber of Commerce is getting a jump-start Thursday night. It’s the 95th annual Membership Banquet for the

Captain Tim Basham will succeed Fire Chief Mike Simmons in the lead role at Gladewater Fire Department. Gladewater City Manager Charlie Smith appointed Basham to the role Friday, announcing the

    AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is encouraging all birders and outdoor enthusiasts from across Texas and beyond to join the 30th annual Great Texas Birding

We’re glad the City of Gladewater released the 2025 engineer’s inspection report on the Lake Gladewater Dam. It was the right thing to do, legally and ethically, for the citizens of this

Gladewater City Council members are poised to take action on the community’s next fire chief Thursday evening. The group will also hear a presentation on the latest engineering inspection

There’s been measurable progress at the Lake Gladewater Dam, but the aging structure’s deficiencies are progressing, too. Much of the latest Dam Inspection Report is virtually the

A third ‘Library Materials Challenge’ saw another book banned from the White Oak School & Community Library Monday. Four committees members voted 3-1 to remove “Queerfully and Wonderfully

Gladewater ISD campuses are cracking down on caffeine. Monster, Alani, Celsius and Red Bull are just a few of the boosting beverages in the crosshairs considering their impact on students’

The second annual Big Bear Band Car Show is set for Saturday, May 21, downtown on Pacific Street. There will be more than 60 awards across all categories, organizers say, and it’s just $20

After demurring on the first proffer of service, Gladewater City Council members are now embracing Lone Star Consulting’s Steve Hofmann and crossing their fingers he’ll deliver again

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for

    AUSTIN — For many Texans, spring break is around the corner, and those planning their travel routes and trips should take a gander at the happenings at the more than 89 Texas State

Feel free to judge the book by its cover Saturday – after all, the authors put a lot of thought into it. By all means, don’t stop there: Some of those same independent authors are going to

Gladewater Chamber of Commerce President Lois Reed is well-known to the community’s various groups of volunteers – where they go, she goes. From the council chamber to the food bank to

“Just be the difference.” Gladewater ISD Athletic Director & Head Coach Jermaine Lewis aims to be a coach for all kids, whether on the football field, basketball court or in the

  Several contributing factors resulted in 148 fatal crashes and 165 fatalities in 2025   TYLER – In 2025, factors such as “unsafe speed”, “failure to drive in a single lane”, and

The community’s annual egg hunt is taking shape for the first weekend in April. Hosted this year by Gladewater Thrive & Connect, the free-for-all 2026 Gladewater Egg-Stravaganza is set

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” will remain in the stacks at the White Oak School Community Library, but it will be ‘relocated’ following a challenge to its content. The

White Oak ISD’s Library Challenge Committee will meet at 2 p.m. today in the district’s board room, scheduled to hear a challenge to the 1999 coming-of-age novel “The Perks of

There’ll be another slight increase on local bills next month as Allied Waste updates its rates for the coming year. It’s about 3 percent across the board, amounting to a 55-cent