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Lt. David Applewhite brought two important documents to his Veterans Day podium Nov. 11 – a Bible and the United States Constitution. “In times past, a copy of the New Testament was given to every enlistee in the armed forces,” Applewhite told those gathered for the Gladewater Former Students’ Associations annual salute to service members.

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 1.1 percent more than in November 2023. Gladewater continued to be on a streak, posting a 6.16-percent increase over the previous year’s reporting period. White Oak showed

It is time for the White Oak Fire Department’s Annual Angel Tree sign-ups. This year, the dates to sign up will be on Nov. 19 & 21 from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the fire station, located at 301 S. White Oak Road. Gift and/or food pick up will be on Dec. 21 from 8-11:00

A conservative coffee roaster is ditching the “demon social media companies” to put his marketing dollars to best use — bolstering the budgets of school districts. Pass on the popcorn, candy bars, cookie dough and discount card fundraisers, Minutemen Coffee CEO Don Aman told White Oak ISD trustees Monday night. Instead, partner with the local

Kilgore College trustee Jon Rowe greets newly-hired Gladewater ISD superintendent Rae Ann Patty at last week’s GISD board meeting. Photo by James Draper The Gladewater ISD School Board’s special meeting Nov. 7 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

Press Release Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds directly to states, which, in turn, distribute these funds to cities with populations of less than 50,000 and to counties with non-metropolitan populations under 200,000 that do not qualify for direct funding from HUD.

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

  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