Simultaneous cleanups Saturday will spruce streets, closets for Spring
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Gladewater’s Spring Citywide Cleanup Saturday will once again include a tribute to a longtime local driver. Spearheaded by Gladewater City Hall, the community trash collection downtown runs 8 a.m. to noon on East Commerce Avenue. Personnel will be standing by April 11 to help locals unload their trash haul since Fall. Simultaneously, volunteers with Gladewater
Read MoreComptroller sends $1.1 billion in sales tax back
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(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for April, 10.5 percent more than in April 2025. These allocations are based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly. Local Sales Tax Allocations –
Read MoreCity of Gladewater crafts plans for repairs to dam
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There have been improvements at the Lake Gladewater dam through regular monitoring and ongoing maintenance the past several years, but there’s far more to do. With everyone getting on the same page (and initial funding inbound) the next big task is to formulate a plan. It’s a priority for city officials and practical steps are
Read MoreOrganizers line up 2026 fishing outing for special needs kids
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For the third year in a row, local children and adults with special needs will get to ‘Catch A Special Thrill’ at the end of May at Lake Gladewater. It’s called C.A.S.T. for Kids, but the fun’s definitely open to all ages, says co-organizer Joey Walker. The goal’s always to give children, teens and adults
Read MoreGladewater Chamber of Commerce – Souvenir Edition Banquet Tab
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Moran endorses Cornyn over Paxton in Senate race
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By Nathaniel Moran US Congressman, Dist. 1 I’ve only been in Congress for three years, but it is easy to see that trust is one thing we need a whole lot more of – trust that our motives are right, even when we don’t get it right; trust that we will serve the people instead
Read MoreAnglers Catch Hundreds of Record-Setting Fish in 2025
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ATHENS – Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2025. The angler with the most 2025 catch awards was Charles Dewey of Universal City with 52. He averaged an incredible, one record per
Read MoreMIND MATTERS | Local students show scholarly skill in White Oak competition
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Students from across the area collected accolades at this week’s academic showdown at White Oak ISD. In addition to the host district, participating schools included Gladewater, Sabine, Arp, Arp, West Rusk, and Tatum. White Oak ISD’s competitors brought the school to 2nd place Sweepstakes overall. Accounting • Nathan Stringer 1st • Kylie Caraway 2nd •
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