Buckeyes pound Pirates, 41-6

By Phillip Williams PITTSBURG–Quarterback Brandon Tennison heaved four touchdown throws as the Gilmer Buckeyes toted up a stupefying 31-0 lead at first quarter’s end, lengthened it to 41-0 at twirling time and came within 14 seconds of staging a shutout to paddle the winless Pittsburg Pirates, 41-6, in a District 8-4A Division II dustup Friday

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Bears steamroll Bulldogs, 51-13

By Beth McKamy The Gladewater Bears, despite missing several key starters, proved why they are a team to be afraid of this season. Gladewater’s Eligia Carter and Devon Walker combined for 317 yards and 6 touchdowns to lead the Bears to a 51-13 victory over the host Jefferson Bulldogs here Friday night at W. F.

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Fatal auto vs. pedestrian crash

Monday at 7:25 PM, Troopers responded to a fatal auto vs. pedestrian crash on US 80, approximately four miles west of the city of Gladewater.  The investigators preliminary report indicates that the driver of a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, Wesley Melvin Allen, 60, of Hawkins was traveling west on US 80, crested a hill and

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Bears roll over Rabbits, 42-27

By Elizabeth McKamy The Gladewater offense outscored Atlanta 21-7 in the 3rd Quarter and the Bear defense shutdown the potent Rabbit running attack, allowing only 13 rushing yards in the 2nd half, giving the host team a 42-27 victory here at Jack V. Murphy Stadium Friday night. The win keeps Gladewater atop the District leader

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Buckeyes slam Panthers, 59-13

By Phillip Williams Quarterback Brandon Tennison heaved four touchdowns and hoofed for another as the Gilmer Buckeyes stultified the Spring Hill Panthers, 59-13, in the teams’ opening district dustup Friday night at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer. Gilmer (5-1) faces Pittsburg in another district duel of District 8-4A Division II squads at Pittsburg at 7:30

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Secretary Hughs Encourages Texans To Vote Early, Make Preparations To Cast A Ballot In November 3rd General Election

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to take advantage of the extended early voting period ahead of the November 3rd general election, which begins on Tuesday, October 13th and ends on Friday, October 30th. The Secretary urged voters to set aside time to prepare so that they are informed and

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DJ Allen 2020 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week

Ford Motor Company and your Texas Ford Dealers are proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week trophy for week 5 – among these winners is Gladewater’s DJ Allen. These outstanding Built Ford Tough gridiron heroes are honored for their performance on the field

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Bears open district play with 42-21 win

By Elizabeth McKamy The skies over Jack V. Murphy “Bear” Stadium were filled with missiles as Gladewater’s “Air Raid” brought down the Eagles of Tatum 42-21 here Friday night in the District 6 3A Div. 1 season opener. Bear Sr QB Tristan Holmes threw for 350 yards and connected with Jr WR DJ Allen for

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