Half-a-dozen teenage suspects face Class A misdemeanor for house party
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Whoever put out the original call on social media, six teenagers will answer for the scores that descended on an East Lake Drive home for an unapproved, underage house party seven weeks ago. Gladewater Police Department is referring six juveniles to the Upshur County District Attorney’s office this week. Each will face a charge of
Read MoreCity’s first fee overhaul since 2017 will help cover infrastructure costs
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The actual numbers are still under consideration, but it’s a foregone conclusion the City of Gladewater’s fees will be increasing this Fall – city leaders aren’t happy about it either. “Trust me, if there was any way not to, we wouldn’t,” Mayor Brandy Flanagan said. “We’ve tried as long as we could not to go
Read MoreFree pet microchipping set Sept. 20 for Gladewater’s Gregg Co. residents
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Local pets can get chip’d for free next month during a pop-up partnership between the City of Gladewater and the Longview Animal Care & Adoption Center. Longview PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) is helping out on the no-cost pet microchipping event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Gladewater City Hall. The
Read MoreManhunt suspect found dead in Smith County Thursday
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UPSHUR COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT RELEASE [UPDATED, Aug. 29: The suspect was found in Smith County. He died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, per reports.] The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office is in an active manhunt for Lucas Stevens, white male, 31 years of age, large build, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. He has
Read MoreWOPD: Don’t put the carts before the law
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“All traffic laws apply.” That’s just the first thing White Oak residents need to keep in mind if they want to roll out in a golf cart on public roads, says Police Chief Brannon Robertson. White Oak City Council members unanimously-approved new provisions for golf carts in mid-August, but it’s not a free-for-all. “If you’re
Read MoreCity uncorks liquor store decision tonight
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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
Read MorePUBLIC HEARING SET – CLARKSVILLE CITY
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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
Read MoreCity leaders insist airport plan won’t stall out
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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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