A GOOD LAUGH NEVER GETS OLD | Veteran rodeo clown prizes Round-up traditions
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From his grandfather to his children, family’s front-and-center for longtime rodeo clown and barrelman John Harrison. Not just his own kin, either: the veteran arena entertainer wants everyone in the stands, young and old, to have a blast at Gladewater’s Round-Up Rodeo. It’s coming back June 4-7. It’s great to have an activity that’s both
Read MoreGladewater Round Up Rodeo – Tab Insert – 2025
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Library lassoes local artist for show-and-sale this week
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His work is revered among the Gladewater Round-Up ranks, but Monty Graham’s repertoire goes far beyond the rodeo arena. From horses, bison, and bulls to the cowboys, Native Americans, and vaqueros who prized them, the core of Graham’s artwork reflects a rich Western motif. Dozens of his works are currently on display at Lee-Bardwell Public
Read MoreGladewater ISD WILL SERVE UP GOOD NUTRITION FOR LOCAL CHILDREN THIS SUMMER.
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Bringing healthy summer meals to Gladewater children ensures kids have a healthy vacation and return to school ready to learn. This summer, Gladewater ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled student with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a
Read MoreState sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in May
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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in May, 4.7 percent more than in May 2024. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May. “State sales tax collections grew solidly compared with May 2024,”
Read MoreGladewater team bags galavanting ‘gator
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Why did the 9-foot alligator cross the road? For any reason it wanted to, thank you very much. It’s not readily apparent if a gator is male or female, says Game Warden Todd Long, and there weren’t any particular clues to go-by as Sunday night turned into Monday morning in the dark of Hwy. 271
Read MoreOne man hospitalized after stabbing incident Thursday
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A 56-year-old man is in the hospital and a 17-year-old is in jail this morning following a stabbing Thursday evening on Canfield Street. According to Gladewater Police Chief Kyle Ready, Evan Gage Thomas King was arrested and ultimately taken to the Gregg County Jail after he allegedly wounded James Lee McClennan at approximately 6 p.m.
Read MoreWeather forecast moves Memorial Day event into GFSA building
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Gladewater’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony is set for 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, in the Gladewater Former Students’ Association Building at 2509 Hendricks “Come join other proud Americans as we honor all the brave men and women who died in service to our country,” according to organizers from GFSA. With foul weather in the forecast,
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