New zoning for annexed land could spark new development
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A dozen years after 200 acres were brought into the south end of Gladewater, the land’s freshly zoned and poised for future ‘Light Industrial’ development. Just in time, too: Major road projects from Texas Department of Transportation are already underway in the midst of the area and nearby. Development’s also picking up at the municipal
Read MoreCapital Highlights | State’s water costs could reach $174 billion
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Cost for future water needs could reach $174B Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is more than twice the projected cost in the previous state water plan
Read MoreLocal voters weigh in on school bond, P5 trustee
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Early voting gets underway today with one contested Gladewater ISD School Board race on the ballot alongside a Yes/No for the school’s $8.1 million bond issue. Simply put, voter approval of Prop A enables GISD to issue 15-year bonds to fund a variety of capital projects (building and safety upgrades, school bus purchases and improvements,
Read MoreSales tax holiday set April 25-27 for emergency supplies
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AUSTIN — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27. “From hailstorms to hurricanes, Texans know the importance of being prepared when bad weather hits,”
Read MoreKC board to name presidential finalist at April 20 meeting
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The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 20, to name the sole finalist for the position of president of Kilgore College as part of the college’s ongoing presidential search process. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Stewart McLaurin Administration Building, 895 Ross Ave.,
Read More200-acre annexation set for re-zoning by council
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The City of Gladewater annexed about 200 acres along Hwy. 271 back in 2014 – more than a decade later, the land near Gladewater Municipal Airport is slated to be rezoned as ‘Light Industrial’ this week. The item on the Gladewater City Council’s April agenda was recommended by Gladewater Economic Development Corporation and unanimously approved
Read MoreKC board to name presidential finalist at April 20 meeting
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The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 20, to name the sole finalist for the position of president of Kilgore College as part of the college’s ongoing presidential search process. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Stewart McLaurin Administration Building, 895 Ross Ave.,
Read MoreNew WEDCO projects fill two key buildings with big developments
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White Oak has a two-for-one special coming up: Jucy’s Hamburgers aims to get cooking soon, simultaneously filling an empty property at 106 Hwy. 80 and bringing a growing local operation to town. It’s one of the biggest items to come out of recent votes by White Oak Economic Development Corporation, and final consideration by city
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