ETCOG funds Smart911 emergency mass notification system for East Texas

Press Release ETCOG is proud to announce that its Executive Committee approved the renewal of purchasing a mass emergency notification system as a part of its public safety program for the 14th consecutive year. ETCOG has entered a new five-year contract with Rave Mobility for an annual payment of $80,000, funded by our Homeland Security

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Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Responsible, Safe Hunting Practices

  AUSTIN – With the white-tailed deer general season open, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) game wardens want to remind everyone about some practical safety and regulatory tips to ensure that hunters across the state have an uneventful yet successful season. Put Safety First Basic firearm practices, like keeping the muzzle pointed in a

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Gladewater gets ready to celebrate veterans

In May, Americans remember those members of the U.S. military who gave their lives for their country. Each November, the nation pauses to thank living veterans whose years of service then-and-now continue to have an impact on the United States. “I think it’s 100 percent necessary,” says Danny Sorrells, president of the Gladewater Former Students

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GISD trustees officially sign contract with new superintendent

The Gladewater ISD School Board’s special meeting Thursday evening lasted the better part of 45 seconds as trustees unanimously approved Rae Ann Patty’s contract to become the district’s Superintendent of Schools. Sporting GISD’s signature orange, “I want to thank all of you for coming. It means a lot to my family and me for you

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Caring Hearts 5K Run/Walk

     

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Saturday’s holiday open house marks first trim for new tree

Gladewater’s new community Christmas tree is standing tall and proud downtown – and just wait ’til it’s officially lit for the first time this weekend. Star-topped, the green boughs were bereft of ornaments on Monday, but there will be plenty to see by the time Gladewater’s Holiday Open House kicks-off downtown at 5 p.m. Saturday.

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County commissioners take up oars for paddle trail project

(Courtesy photo from City of Longview – https://longviewtexas.gov/4299/Sabine-River-Water-Trail) The flow’s steadily picking up speed for a developing paddle trail on the Sabine River. Gregg County Commissioners last week accepted the draft of a year-long study on the project then voted to move forward with a grant application for Texas Parks & Wildlife funding. Sabine River

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Abbott: Legislature will approve school vouchers, boost public ed funds next year

(Courtesy photo: Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Kingdom Life Academy private school on Nov. 6, 2024, in Tyler. Credit: Michael Cavazos for The Texas Tribune  |  Used with Permission)   By Jaden Edison Texas Tribune After a wave of Texas Republicans dominated the ballot box on Election Day, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence Wednesday that he now has

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