Multiple community cleanup projects kick-off at 8 a.m. Saturday
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Gladewater’s Fall 2025 Citywide Cleanup is a day away, and this year’s event will once again take a multi-prong approach to sprucing up the community. Along with Gladewater Chamber of Commerce and volunteers, City Hall’s spearheading the Oct. 11 effort: “Together, let’s show some hometown pride and keep our community looking its best.” Downtown, city
Read MoreLibrary lines up new activities for readers of all ages
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Need a break, parents? Lee-Bardwell Library’s got you covered. The facility’s first Parents’ Night is set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. “This will be adults only, and we will have trivia, a movie and opportunities to either interact with other adults or to just be in a quiet space for a
Read MoreAgencies mark Disability Employment Awareness Month Tuesday
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Longview — Workforce Solutions East Texas (WSET) announces its partnership with Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign observed each October. The agencies will host a celebration event in East Texas on Tuesday, October 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Longview
Read MoreMoran releases webpage with guidance for government shutdownÂ
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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) today announced the launch of a new online resource to provide constituents with up-to-date information and guidance during the ongoing government shutdown. The webpage outlines how the shutdown may affect federal services, benefits, and employees. It includes answers to frequently asked questions, information for those receiving federal benefits, and details on
Read MoreAlumni get buzzing for annual honor game Friday
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Gladewater is “calling all Bumblebees” back to the hive again this weekend for the fourth annual Weldon Honor Game Friday night. Weldon Alumni Association’s Darren Richardson credits former GISD Athletic Director Johnny Louvier with the inspiration to pay homage to the Bumblebees in honor of the years the campus served as the local school for
Read MoreShorter Days Bring Deadly Risks for Walkers in Texas
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TxDOT Urges Vigilance During Deadliest Month for Pedestrians AUSTIN – On a Sunday afternoon last fall, Brenna Cole-Pickrel laced up her shoes and headed out for a jog with her dog Daisy. Brenna never made it home. A recently married major in the U.S. Air Force, 31-year-old Cole-Pickrel was serving as a
Read MoreLake rentals face choppy waters at City Hall
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Vacation rentals are making waves among homeowners on Lake Gladewater, spurring City Hall to launch a closer look at local leases. Following up on complaints from long-term residents about the short-term stays, Gladewater City Council members earlier this month discovered about a dozen active listings on platforms like AirBNB and VRBO. The question now is
Read MoreEnd-of-year events start to stack up on schedule
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This year’s 52nd annual Gladewater Arts & Crafts festival drew more than 70-vendors to welcome hundreds and hundreds of hunters of handmade goods over the weekend. Gladewater Chamber of Commerce’s Lois Reed gave council members a final preview Sept. 18 before launching into a rundown of other upcoming events in the community. Find more details
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