Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 7
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AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day is back this Saturday, June 7, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and out-of-state visitors can fish on any public waterway in the state without a fishing license. “Free Fishing Day is an annual event
Read MoreTexas Veterans Commission awards ETCOG $250K for veteran transport with GoBus
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Recently, the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) announced its largest funding in the 16-year history of FVA programs, with 213 grants totaling $46,315,000 to provide services to an estimated 40,000 veterans. ETCOG is proud to be one of the grant recipients selected with $250,000 of those funds to provide GoBus transportation
Read MoreA 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
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