Evergreen wreaths ensure soldiers’ legacy endures
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“To be killed in war is not the worst that can happen. To be lost is not the worst that can happen. To be forgotten is the worst.” Several dozen locals braved the rain Saturday morning to ensure Gladewater’s sons and daughters who served would not be forgotten. It was the second year the community
Read MoreWhite Oak council adopts resolution supporting county’s new hazard plan
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White Oak’s council members officially signed off on the Gregg County Hazard Mitigation Plan last week during the final monthly meeting of 2024. “Us participating in this allows us to receive grants,” City Coordinator Jimmy Purcell noted, “like we did for the generator we’re about to put in at Big Sandy Creek.” An updated plan
Read MoreThe Bike Before Christmas | Local riders raise spirits at Truman W. Smith
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Santa and his elves raised a clatter in Gladewater Saturday afternoon, rolling into town with a trailer full of toys in tow. It’s the 34th year a sprawling caravan of two- and three-wheeled riders has roared down Hwy. 80 to spread some Christmas cheer to the medically-fragile folks at Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center,
Read More2024 White Oak Santa Letters
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Texas Lottery generates $250M for Texas Vets
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AUSTIN — As the Texas Lottery launches the newest version of its annual $2 patriotic-themed Veterans Cash scratch ticket game, the agency is announcing it has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to support veterans and their families in Texas. With its most recent revenue transfer to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts,
Read MoreCity Hall continues projects round-up as calendar year ‘24 draws to a close
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As the year draws to a close, City of Gladewater employees are steadily checking more items on the list – with, of course, new tasks being added regularly. “Public Works is continuing the potholes and street work,” City Manager Charlie Smith told council members during their regular meeting Nov. 21. “They’ll be trimming the brush
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