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“What are the keys to our current and future success?” There are a lot of factors that come into play for Gladewater ISD, Dr. Sedric Clark told local business leaders Sept. 12 during Gladewater Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly luncheon. Walk into any GISD school and speak to any student, Clark said, and anticipate a polite

By Phillip Williams In what was presumably the highest-scoring game in Gilmer school history, the Gilmer Buckeyes hoisted a Homecoming Hurrah as they plundered a team from a new Prosper ISD high school, the Walnut Grove Wildcats, by a stultifying score, 82-62, at Jeff Traylor Stadium on Friday night. Amazingly, despite giving up nine touchdowns,

After 50 years, it’s no wonder the Gladewater Arts & Crafts Festival drew a healthy crowd of well-wishers, treasure seekers and artisanal aficionados to town over the weekend. With wonderful weather beckoning them to the grounds of the Gladewater ISD Administration, the bargain hunters and early Christmas shoppers moved through the sea of tents at

Gladewater knew they had a tough task on their hands on Friday night when they traveled to Gunter to take on the defending 3-A division 2 state champion Gunter Tigers. And sadly the game got away from the Bears quickly as the fell 49-7. The Tigers jumped out quickly going up 21-0 in the first

There’s still an active burn ban within the Gladewater city limits – no ifs, ands or buts. While Upshur County officials lifted their ban Monday, that only applies to areas that aren’t also part of Gladewater. Gregg County’s ban remains in place as well. “Things are still in a critical nature right now,” Mike Simmons

By James Draper Gladewater High School’s Hadassah Balcorta was chosen Miss Gregg County Sept. 14 – just one of a number of crowning achievements the past month. Facing a cacophonous crowd of friends, peers and fans while standing beside fellow contestants including Miss White Oak, Addison Clinkscales, Balcorta’s white satin sash of Miss Gladewater was

Spud Supper served The Gladewater Honeybears will host a Spud Supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in the Gladewater High School Cafeteria. Purchase tickets from Honeybears in advance or at the door that night – at $10 for adults and $6 for children under 10, tickets include a baked potato (with

The Gladewater City Council will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall for its monthly regular meeting to discuss the following agenda items: • Approve an interlocal agreement between Upshur County and the City of Gladewater for assessment and collection of taxes • Approve a fire protection agreement between the City of Gladewater and