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Lake Gladewater’s second C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing event is coming up May 31. The moniker aims to cultivate young anglers with special needs, inviting them to ‘Catch A Special Thrill’ through a quality outdoor recreational experience centered on fishing, boating and celebrating the outing’s special guests. According to the organizers, “C.A.S.T. for Kids events are

“I’m hangin’ her up.” Terry Roach has been in public service for the better part of 43 years. He’ll be retiring as White Oak Police Chief April 25 after more than a decade leading the department. A veteran of both the military and local law enforcement, Roach officially notified White Oak City Council members of

The Texas Sunshine Coalition, a diverse group of nearly 20 organizations supporting government transparency, is working to pass state legislation this year to promote the free flow of information. Some of these bills have already been introduced at the Texas Capitol, and more are coming soon. The Sunshine Coalition legislative proposals already filled are: •

Gladewater’s Beautification Advisory Board is ready to resurrect it’s ‘Adopt-a-Spot’ program for 2025, giving locals a direct way to enhance their community. “If we all do a little bit collectively, we can make a tremendous difference in how Gladewater and the surrounding area can look,” said chairman Todd Clifton. “People in the community can adopt

As Mayor Brandy Flanagan puts it, sometimes a community needs ‘momma’ to get everyone in line. That was one of the closing quips Thursday night as council members updated residents on local progress and the plans ahead during their second Town Hall in six months. Personnel at City Hall are pulling together with people throughout

RELATED: Some lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back.   There’s been quick pushback locally against a new effort out of Austin to curtail countywide polling. Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt didn’t mince words about the issue, frustrated and perplexed by a pair of bills that aim to

RELATED: Local officials counter capitol efforts to can countywide polls Election administrators say letting people cast a ballot at any polling site is more convenient for voters and cheaper for local governments. By Natalia Contreras The Texas Tribune More than a dozen Texas counties are fighting a push by some Republican state lawmakers to get

Would-be office-seekers have a bit more than a week to make up their minds about whether they’ll make a bid for a local elected position. Filing opened in mid-January for the Spring 2025 election cycle — day-of polling is set for May 3 — and hopefuls have until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, to pick