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Gotcha, gator!
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A group of Gladewater Middle Schoolers got a bite-sized lesson in wildlife management Tuesday afternoon thanks to a pit-stop by Game Warden Todd Long and a scaly denizen of the local river
Voters choose Flanagan for mayor, Stone for Place 3
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[Above: Gladewater Mayor-elect Brandy Flanagan (left) visits with Sandra Smith Saturday afternoon outside Gladewater City Hall. Flanagan netted 229 votes to secure the seat in her May 4 contest
New ballot security measures add steps, time to Election Night
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Local election results expected by 9 p.m. Saturday Gladewater’s ballots are getting the maximum security treatment this Election Day. In past years, local officials would collect, verify
Conversation develops around proposed shipping container home on lake shore
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(Pictured: This shipping container home of 2,000-plus square-feet is similar to plans developed by custom home builder Jamie Sanchez for her shorefront property on Lake Gladewater. Following
Spring ’24 election draws to close with final polling Saturday at City Hall
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Early voting in Gladewater’s Spring 2024 Election drew 252 residents to the polls at City Hall between April 22 and Tuesday afternoon – with no polling in ’23, the number’s a
Community members gather for prayer Thursday at Pacific Ave. veterans plaza
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Local liturgical leaders are poised to ‘Lift Up the Word – Light up the World’ during the 2024 National Day of Prayer observation Thursday. The noontime observance May 2 coincides
Grassroots group courts pickleball players with plan to re-craft lake’s tennis complex
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Pickleball, the country’s fastest-growing pastime, is poised to put down roots at Lake Gladewater, and city council members seem ready to pick up a paddle. No action was taken during their
Upshur food pantry needs help
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The Upshur County Shares Food Pantry in downtown Gilmer is seeking more volunteers to serve a growing number of needy individuals seeking help. The pantry recently held a small gathering of
Gladewater PD honors officers
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Interim Gladewater Police Chief Kyle Ready presents the Life Saving Award to Officer John Freer April 18 during council members’ monthly meeting at City Hall. The night also included a Life
Rain can’t stop CASI Chili contest
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In spite of the heavy rains on Saturday, the CHILI APPRECIATION SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL, INC. conducted its annual Gusher Days Chili Cook-Off in downtown Gladewater and Morris Moss of Garland took
BONE IDOL: Far-flung 42 players go home with top trophy
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Seven-and-a-half hours is a long way to go for a 42 tournament, even for veteran player Dick Holland. He made the trek to Gladewater, however, one of forty players in twenty paired teams who
What’s Happening
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GHS Class of ’84 holding reunion The Gladewater High School Class of 1984 will hold its 40th Class Reunion June 7-8, and organizers are inviting the GHS Classes of 1981 through 1987 to join
JAIL TIME NOW POSSIBLE IF TEXAS DRIVERS DON’T “MOVE OVER OR SLOW DOWN”
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Drivers are required by Texas law to “Move Over or Slow Down” when passing roadside workers AUSTIN – While millions of Texans commute to work on highways every week, they
GISD OPTS FOR MONDAYS OFF | Four-day school week begins in Fall 2024
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Gladewater ISD will transition to a four-day school week with Mondays off beginning with the 2024-25 school year. After months of dialogue about calendar options for the district – including
Sales tax revenues continue steady climb
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Robust sales in February brought another healthy sales tax check from the state this month. According to the latest numbers from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office, the City of Gladewater’s
Gladewater men arrested on drug-related charges
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The Special Investigations Unit of the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office arrested six suspects, including three Gladewater residents, on various charges in March, Sheriff Larry Webb said Monday.
Early voting in city races begins Monday
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Early voting in the City of Gladewater’s Spring 2024 Election gets underway Monday at City Hall. On the ballot this cycle are two contested council races, one uncontested spot and eight proposed
Freshly-energized water line gets flow back in business
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After another frustrating stretch for residents and workers alike, water once again began flowing to scores of Gladewater homes Wednesday afternoon. Related boil water notices were subsequently
Interim GPD chief hits the ground running
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“We’re moving forward.” Any leadership change brings challenges along for the ride, but Kyle Ready’s first week as Interim Gladewater Police Chief was a smooth one. “Everything seems to be going
Gusher Days gets ready to blow downtown
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East Texas Gusher Days returns this weekend with its 39th annual two-day event downtown. Scores of food and merchandise vendors will be filling the streets of Gladewater’s shopping district, and
Gay/Hendricks water main mystery sparks round-the-clock repairs
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“It doesn’t make any sense.” That’s been the common refrain at the intersection of Gay and Hendricks since late Tuesday afternoon after an as-yet-unexplained loss of water
Snake Alert: What To Do If Your Pet Is Bitten
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Spring has sprung, but flowers may not be the only things popping up in your yard; this also is the season when snakes come out of hibernation. There are almost 3,000 different species of snakes
GEDCO executive director resigns
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Gladewater Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Michelle Palmer is moving on to her next posting, accepting a larger, similar opportunity in the Gulf Coast community of Port
Prodigal pumps return to water plant
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Barring any unforeseen complications, the city’s water plant personnel were poised to put Gladewater’s principle pumps back in position Tuesday. The repair of the essential water system equipment
Jury Duty canceled for April 15
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The Gregg County District Courts have been able to clear their dockets of all trials for the week of April 15th. Therefore, the District Clerk’s Office is cancelling jury duty for the week.
Man gets 30 years in murder case
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A judge in Gilmer sentenced Jeffrey David Swanner to 30 years in prison for murder last week after the defendant pleaded guilty on the third anniversary of the crime, said Upshur County District
What’s Happening
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County library hosts storytime Two books will be read to small children Thursday (April 11) at both of the Upshur County Library’s “Storytime” sessions in Gilmer. “The Girl Who Wouldn’t Brush Her
White Oak targets $300,000 grant to fund community ‘roadmap’
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“A bucket of money” has been set aside for Texas communities touched by hurricane rain events, and City of White Oak leaders hope a splash could cover the cost of a new comprehensive plan for the
21 indictments handed down
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The Upshur County Grand Jury returned 21 indictments, eight of them sealed, and no-billed two cases March 20 in Gilmer, said District Attorney Billy Byrd. Ten of the indictments were on charges
Some questions answered, more remain for GISD as four-day week concept gets April 10 town hall
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The possibility of a four-day school week for Gladewater ISD will remain undecided for weeks to come, and the district’s trustees listened more than they spoke during a March 25 presentation on
Mirror puts council candidates in spotlight Thursday
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Locals have a chance to put their questions and concerns to city council candidates Thursday night. Gladewater Mirror’s Spring 2024 Candidates Forum begins at 6 p.m. April 4 at Gladewater
New Vision takes root in renewed church building
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Just last year, the building of brick, stone and stained glass was a wedding venue – on Sunday, Rickey Moore preached on the bride of Christ, the church, seeking her glorious groom, Jesus. He’d
Voters asked to approve changes to city charter
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Gladewater’s designation as ‘The Antique Capital of East Texas’ was never meant to be a reference to its charter. First written and adopted in the mid-1950s, the city’s guiding document has been
Condition of lake’s relief valve has city treading carefully
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Local officials continue carefully investigating another dam puzzle on the earthen structure, situated on the eastern end away from the concrete spillway. On the lower portion of the southern
Latest dam discoveries raise more flags
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The bad news won’t come as a surprise – there’s more wrong at Gladewater’s dam than meets the eye. There’s a silver lining, though, since identifiable problems strengthen the city’s case for
Gladewater council reluctant to open Pandora’s Container
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The spectre of container homes on the shores of Lake Gladewater had council members itching for an on-the-fly adjustment of the city’s code of ordinances last week. Ultimately (and after
Gladewater man indicted on drug charges
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The Upshur County Grand Jury recently returned 26 indictments, three of them sealed, and no-billed another case, said District Attorney Billy Byrd. Defendants, charges and bond information in the
GEDCO adds another tool in economic toolbox
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The right data could be crucial in driving return on investment for Gladewater Economic Development Corporation – and, perhaps, for its partners in city hall and the chamber of commerce. GEDCO’s
Man dies from shooting, Gladewater man arrested
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LONGVIEW— A Gladewater man was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly shooting another man who later died at a Longview convenience store. According to the Longview Police Department,
28th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic Begins April 15
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AUSTIN — Registration remains open until April 1 for those wishing to join more than 1,000 birders who will flock to the coast, forests, prairies and mountains of Texas to compete in the
Chamber banquet highlights solar eclipse March 28
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Gladewater Chamber of Commerce’s 93rd annual Membership Banquet is coming up next week, but it’s celebrating a theme that won’t be viable again for decades. “We came up with the title ‘Once in a
Reports: Suspect hit with non-lethal force in altercation with deputies
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A suspect was reportedly neutralized by a non-lethal projectile on West Commerce Avenue following a pursuit and an altercation with Upshur County Sheriff’s Office personnel Thursday
A Family Fare | Love’s the secret ingredient at new Italian eatery
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The namesake of Manni’s Italian Kitchen has a key vision for the restaurant – that it becomes a place for people to fall in love. Now, whether that’s with a blind date, a bowl of strawberry
City council to consider issuing $850,000 in bonds
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Gladewater City Council members are set for more key votes in order to utilize Texas Water Development Board funds on local infrastructure. The group will gather for March’s monthly session at 6
White Oak Council sets special meeting on water rate increase
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After months of consideration, research, consultations with specialists and dialogue with residents, the City of White Oak is poised for a Thursday vote on new water rates. City council members
ETCOG honors East Texans for exemplary contributions
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ETCOG will honor regional citizens and organizations who exemplify excellence in performance and innovation and contribute to the quality of life within the communities that comprise our
Sunshine Week: Taking a stand against public information blackouts
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Shining light on our government through public information helps us ask questions of elected officials – and hold them accountable. Sunshine Week, taking place March 10-16, recognizes the
Upshur County will demolish murderer’s cell
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Upshur County Commissioners Court, faced with a protest over plans to preserve the onetime jail cell from which the notorious convicted murderer Jerry (Animal) McFadden escaped in 1986, voted 5-0
Monthly sales tax allocations from state continue increasing after 27-plus months
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Another month, another sales tax boost for the City of Gladewater – it makes for more than two years’ worth of consecutive gains at this point. Interim City Manager Charlie Smith’s been digging