Waterfowl Hunters Play Key Role in Helping Prevent Spread of Invasive Species
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AUSTIN – Waterfowl hunters are gearing up across the state in anticipation of opening day. In an effort to avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean, drain and dry their boats and equipment, including decoys and other hunting
Read MoreMan arrested in connection with damage to electrical substation
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The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the September 1, 2021 damage to an Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative substation has resulted in the arrest of one person and a warrant being issued for another. On September 1, 2021, Upshur County Deputies responded to the Upshur Rural Electric substation on Bluebird Road for a reported fire.
Read MoreBears roll over Necks, 48-14
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The Gladewater Bears mauled the White Oak  Roughnecks 48-14 at Roughneck Stadium Friday night. See more photos at the Gladewater Mirror Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/GladewaterMirror/ . All photos are courtesy of the Gladewater Mirror for our fans and students to share. See next week’s issue for coverage. Subscribe to the Gladewater Mirror to support coverage
Read MoreBuckeyes flatten Leopards, 51-7
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By Phillip Williams TEXARKANA–The Gilmer Buckeyes unleashed a tonnage of touchdowns from both their offense and defense, totting up a 27-point fourth-quarter blitzkrieg to lacerate the Liberty-Eylau Leopards, 51-7, in a District 8-4A dustup Friday night at Harris Field. After a scoreless first period, Gilmer glided to a 17-0 lead at twirling time and led
Read MoreUT Health Tyler to host Halloween free drive-thru trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 30
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UT Health Tyler will host drive-thru trick-or-treating at the hospital from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, to offer a safe Halloween alternative for children of all ages. UT Health caregivers will hand out candy to those who drive by the hospital’s main entrance at 1000 S. Beckham Ave. Caregivers will line
Read MoreBiologists Predict an Exceptional 2021-22 General White-Tailed Deer Season
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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say hunters can expect an exceptional 2021-22 white-tailed deer season. The statewide white-tailed deer population is estimated to be around 5.4 million deer and while it is down slightly from previous years, fawn recruitment (fawn survival rates) predictions indicate an overall robust population increase headed
Read MoreGilmer beats Pittsburg
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By Phillip Williams GILMER–The nearly-unvanquished Gilmer Buckeyes struggled to dispatch the winless Pittsburg Pirates to Davy Jones’ Locker on Friday night in procuring a workmanlike 26-13 triumph in a District 8-4A wargame at Jeff Traylor Stadium. Gilmer quarterback Brandon Tennison and runner Ashton Haynes scurried for one TD apiece, and also hooked up on a
Read MoreBears beat Bulldogs
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The Gladewater Bears beat Jefferson Bulldogs 44-12 Friday night in Jack V. Murphy Stadium. The Bears will travel to White Oak next week. Read about the game in next week’s Gladewater Mirror.
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