City uncorks liquor store decision tonight

Liquor stores are back on the agenda tonight – Gladewater City Council members are poised to walk back recent votes on two pending developments. The elected officials met with city attorney Ronald Stutes in executive session last week, discussing a handful of topics behind closed doors during their regular meeting Aug. 21. They also heard

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PUBLIC HEARING SET – CLARKSVILLE CITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE CITY, TX REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the Clarksville City City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM, in the City Council

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City leaders insist airport plan won’t stall out

Gladewater Municipal Airport has plenty of traffic, but it’s never quite gotten the funding to take it to another level, Charlie Smith says. There’s room for growth, according to Gladewater’s city manager. Now, there’s a plan for it, too, and a fire under council members to starting checking items off the new task list. Texas

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Council considers new board’s dog park proposal tonight

New and improved – Gladewater’s Parks & Recreation board members have sent their first pair of recommendations to council members, and the ideas are set for consideration during the elected officials’ regular meeting Thursday evening. First up is discussion and a vote on a new dog park at Everett Park. Then, council members will consider

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FETCHING RESULTS | City Hall kiosk helps lost pets find their way home

City of Gladewater Animal Control Officer Colby Warren is making his rounds regularly to reunite families with their wandering pets, and a new tool at Gladewater City Hall aims to help locals do the same, soonest. Gladewater recently became the second city in East Texas to install a public Community Microchip Scanner in partnership with

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City of Gladewater seeks public input on Housing Preservation Program

Notice of Statement of Activities for Public Comment The City of Gladewater will be accepting public comment regarding the application for the USDA’s Housing Preservation Program (HPG). Public comment will be available from Tuesday, August 19, 2025 to Wednesday, September 3, 2025 online via social media through the City of Gladewater’s Facebook Page which can

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Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

  AUSTIN – Fall is upon us and for hunters and anglers that can only mean one thing, it is time to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking the boat out or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for the 2025-26

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GISD tackles truancy before problems arise

Curtailing truancy checks two key boxes for school districts: Get students to class. Get them there on time. “The more they’re at school the more they’re going to learn,” Gladewater ISD Supt. Rae Ann Patty says. Parents, take note: At all grades levels, students are marked ‘Absent’ if they’re late to class by 20 minutes

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