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DOJ report on response to Uvalde shooting scathing The U.S. Justice Department issued a scathing report late last week on the May 4, 2022, mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Attorney General Merrick Garland said at a news conference in Uvalde that officials’ response that day and afterward “was

This month’s freezing temperatures forced the Gladewater MLK/Juneteenth Committee to reschedule their Martin Luther King Jr. Gospel Brunch – it’s now set for 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 27. Reminding attendees that “Change Starts With Me,” the event will still be held at the Red Rock Historical Association Activity Center at 2629 South

The Spring 2024 election cycle is getting underway here with a handful of city and school positions bound for local ballots May 4. Already there’s a shuffle ahead for Gladewater City Council – with Places 1, 2 and 3 up this cycle, filing opened Jan. 17 and current Place 3 council member Brandy Flanagan last

There’s room to grow at White Oak ISD, and district leadership is looking to invest in expanding the student body – and, consequently, the budget – one spot at a time. During their Jan. 18 board meeting, trustees heard a presentation on Town Square Media’s digital marketing opportunities, specifically how radio advertising and geo-fencing /

  AUSTIN— Texas State Parks kicked off 2024 in grand style by breaking not only its historical participation numbers but also by having the most events, participants and miles hiked of any state. “What a pleasant surprise to hear that Texans came in droves to kick off the new year at a Texas State Park,”

Officials with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office are issuing another warning concerning scams involving phone callers identifying themselves as members of the sheriff’s department demanding money. Spokesman Sgt. Larry Christian said in the most recent scam, callers are identifying themselves as Smith County Sheriff’s employees, specifically “Lt. Robert Strickland’’ and “Sgt. Larry Christian.’’ The callers

On Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at approximately 8:49 p.m., Upshur County deputies responded to the 1600 block of Lupine Road in reference to a shooting that had just occurred. According to a Monday afternoon sheriff’s press release, upon arrival and investigation, Upshur County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Investigators learned that an 18 year old male,

For the first time, the White Oak’s animal ordinance has a cap on the number of cats and dogs households can have inside the city limits. Any combination of up to six is permitted – any more than that risks a fine of up to $500 per day the number of a home’s four-legged fur