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Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and

Thieves escaped with an undisclosed amount of money after they circumvented security cameras in a dawn burglary at a local gas station Monday. Officers were dispatched to 1708 N. Main St. about 5:45 a.m. Jan. 13 after a store clerk arrived to open AJ’s Fast Stop and found the burglary in progress, Gladewater Police Chief

Gladewater’s MLK/Juneteenth Committee is focused on the future, adopting a theme of ‘Generation Next’ for this year’s MLK Day Celebration Brunch. This year’s Jan. 20 event is centered on ‘continuing the legacy and work’ of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The brunch begins at 10 a.m. that Monday morning, this year at

Bids & BBQ is back March 1 at White Oak High School. It’s the fifth annual live auction event benefiting White Oak Future Farmers of America. Boasting free barbecue and hot dogs and hosted by the organization’s alumni and supporters, the ‘family friendly fun for all’ event is set in the White Oak High School

By Mayor Brandy J. Flanagan As we conclude 2024 and prepare for 2025, I want to highlight how far Gladewater has come and share the strategies guiding us forward. While previous leaders have also pursued improved infrastructure, thriving businesses, public safety, and a higher quality of life, our team is placing special emphasis on unified

Gladewater, White Oak, Union Grove ISDs plan delayed openings Friday. EAST TEXAS AREA DELAYED OR CANCELED CLASSES: All Saints Episcopal School – Classes canceled Thursday Atlanta ISD – Classes canceled Thursday Avinger ISD – Classes canceled Thursday Big Sandy ISD – Classes canceled Friday Brownsboro ISD – Classes canceled Thursday Canton ISD – Classes canceled

Frigid weather makes outdoor painting pretty frustrating, but Hillie Shirley bundled up and kept on working this week, focused on bringing a new mural to life in the center of downtown Gladewater. “He’s doing a fantastic job,” City Manager Charlie Smith praised. “It blows my mind with how he does it.” The most recent canvas

If the weather outside isn’t frightful yet, stay tuned. As area forecasts predicted temperatures in the 20s and precipitation incoming, the City of Gladewater spooled up it’s cold weather prep this week while local districts, freshly back in class, touched based with staff and parents ahead of potential bad weather days. As of press time