Bears win District Crown

By Elizabeth McKamy t wasn’t perfect and it sure wasn’t easy but the Gladewater Bears claimed the District 6 3A D1 crown with a 63– victory over the Cardinals of Sabine Friday night at James Bamburg Stadium in Liberty City. Spotting the Cardinals 10 early points,  QB Tristan Holmes got Gladewater rolling,  throwing for 296

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Having A Pet-Safe Halloween

Trick or treating can be a fun time for kids, but pet owners may need to take some extra precautions for their animals. Holidays are enjoyable occasions for animals and owners alike, but they do provide a disruption in routine that introduces new variables into a pet’s environment. Rather than be haunted by the potential

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Gladewater among 22 Public Safety Grants Approved for East Texas

The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announces $2.5 million in grants from the Office of the Governor’s (OOG) Homeland Security Grants Division awarded to East Texas jurisdictions to prevent terrorism and improve security. This funding from the OOG assists Texas jurisdictions in building, sustaining, and delivering core capabilities to further the National Preparedness Goal

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Last Chance CEU Webinars online for pesticide applicators

AgriLife Extension offers opportunity to make up for COVID-19 disruptions to events A group of Last Chance CEU Webinars for pesticide applicators in Texas is being offered Nov. 1-Dec. 31 as a part of the Texas Range Webinar Series hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service unit of the Texas A&M University Department of Range, Wildlife and Fisheries Management.

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Hiring Red, White, and You! Texas Statewide Veterans Job Fair Set for Nov. 5

WHAT: Hiring Red, White and You! Statewide Veterans’ Job Fair WHO: TWC, Workforce Development Centers, Employers and Veterans Job Seekers WHEN: All Day, November 5, 2020 WHERE: Virtually at various locations (Contact Local Workforce Development Boards) The Texas Workforce Commission and the 28 Texas Workforce Development Boards are teaming up with employers across the Lone

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Buckeyes notch 700th win

By Phillip Williams GILMER–In a Wild West of a Wargame which was halted for several minutes after a fight, featured numerous penalties, and was marked by both teams’ quarterbacks being injured, the Gilmer Buckeyes emerged with the 700th triumph in school history by lacerating the Liberty-Eylau Leopards, 35-14, Friday night at Jeff Traylor Stadium. The

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Bears defeat Roughnecks, claim 1st place in district

By Elizabeth McKamy The Gladewater offense opened up a 21-0 halftime lead and the stingy Bear defense held White Oak to 21 yards rushing enroute to a 31-14 victory here Friday night at Jack V Murphy “Bear ” Stadium on “Senior Night”. The “run heavy” Roughnecks,  playing without their starting QB couldn’t get their rushing

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Brookshire Grocery Co. Partners with Law Enforcement to Host DEA Drug Take Back Event in Gladewater

As part of the company’s continued efforts to assist our customers and communities, Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has partnered with the Drug Enforcement Agency and local law enforcement to host a Drug Take Back Oct. 24 at Brookshire’s in Gladewater. The drive thru event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1300 E.

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