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A judge in Gilmer sentenced Breanna Rena Simmons to 15 years in prison last week after she pleaded guilty to three counts of being intoxicated when she had a car crash that severely injured her three children, said Upshur County District Attorney Billy Byrd. Simmons, 32, of Gilmer, was sentenced Nov. 12 by 115th District

Renewable resources are a growing piece of the global energy puzzle and will play a crucial role in meeting future demand while dealing with climate challenges. Texas is adding capacity at a strong pace, which is important in quenching the state’s growing thirst for energy going forward. Texas has long had more wind power than

Upshur County Commissioners Court on Friday accepted the resignation of one of the county’s two extension agents, Tina Rosenbalm, effective Dec. 3. Rosenbalm has been with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office in Gilmer for two years as agriculture and natural resource agent, and coordinator of the county’s 4-H Clubs. Her letter of resignation said

White Oak ISD has earned the “District of Distinction Award.” Over 1,200 districts and learning institutions in Texas were eligible to apply for this prestigious TAEA Visual Art Award. 96 districts met the high standards and received this outstanding honor indicating that their Visual Art program is in the top 5.5% of the Visual Art

The Texas Education Agency has released its final 2023-2024 financial accountability ratings, which show 83% of Texas public schools earned an “A” rating, reflecting “a continued commitment to effective financial management practices so that they can best serve students,” a news release stated. Districts get a letter grade for financial accountability and management. Gladewater ISD

“We are rocking and rolling trying to push forward to Thanksgiving Break.” For Jack Parker, his team and their charges at White Oak ISD, it’s been a busy Fall semester – his first in the district’s central seat. Granted, Parker was embedded in school leadership long before he was tapped as ‘Lone Finalist’ Aug. 8

A trio of portable toilets will provide a welcome respite in the coming days as the city takes the plunge on an interior/exterior revitalization of downtown’s public restrooms downtown. Donor funds will relieve taxpayers of a substantial amount of the cost, according to Gladewater City Manager Charlie Smith, privy to the contractors’ project scope. “We’re

It was back in June that Gladewater Mayor Brandy Flanagan first publicly aired her concerns about the number of vacant commercial buildings languishing throughout Gladewater. Five months and many discussions later, the relevant municipal codes have been reassessed, refined and, finally, reviewed by the city’s attorney. The sweeping code update is poised for council consideration