Local leaks reveal sodden surprises
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Another day, another leak repaired, another Gladewater valve unearthed. Gladewater Public Works personnel started July with a splash after a break in a two-inch line near Weldon Elementary School sent a geyser of water 40-feet in the air Monday. Granted, it wasn’t an instant Old Faithful – the ruptured pipe at Saunders and Anderson Lane
Read MoreMirror nets 4 first place wins
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The Gladewater Mirror brought back a small stack of plaques from Texas Press Association’s 2024 Convention & Trade Show last month. Gathering print journalists from across Texas (and surrounding states) the annual assembly put a particular spotlight on the rise of artificial intelligence and how it will and won’t affect the still-thriving and ever-evolving news
Read MoreAmateur angler nabs massive bass at Lake Gladewater
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Konin Pharr managed the catch of a lifetime at 11 years-old. A Father’s Day fishing trip turned into a core memory for the young Union Grove angler and his dad, Charles, thanks to a 27-inch black bass. According to Charles, he was quick to cash in the “Free Fishing Trip” coupon Konin gifted him June
Read MoreGladewater woos inn crowd
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Back in 1994, The Gladewater Mirror’s front page Dec. 21 heralded the looming development of a new two-story, 37-room motel at 1101 East Broadway. It’s been almost three decades since “Council hangs out welcome sign” for today’s Regency Inn still operating at the site. Meanwhile, local officials are dusting off the sign once again, hoping
Read MoreDPS Reminds Texans to Put Safety First During Fourth of July Holiday
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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 3-7. Operation CARE is a specialized campaign in which Texas Highway Patrol Troopers patrol for drivers who are speeding,
Read MoreLibrary turns up heat on activities as summer temps drive visitors indoors
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“Let me tell you some really exciting news – we had more than 1,000 people come into the library last month.” Maybe it’s the weather sending locals into the stacks at Lee-Bardwell Public Library. Regardless, Brandy Wynn was glad to see another 48 visitors walk in the doors July 1 after a healthy turnout in
Read MoreThink before leaving car – it could mean the difference between life and death
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As we’ve now officially reached summer and temperatures are climbing in East Texas, it is important to remember that parked vehicles can warm to over 130° in under an hour in these sunny and very warm conditions. ALWAYS check the back seat for your children(and pets!) and be sure to LOCK the door so younger
Read MoreIndependence Day celebrated locally July 3 at Lake Gladewater
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July Fourth is a day of celebration across the United States. The Fourth of July commemorates American independence and millions of people throughout the country celebrate the day with family and friends. Communities host their own celebrations on July Fourth and Gladewater plans to get a jump on all the festivities as it celebrates Independence
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