Tyler State Park Opens New Headquarters Facility

  TYLER – Visitors to Tyler State Park will now be able to enjoy a new park headquarters while checking in for their outdoor adventure. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Tyler State Park announced the opening of a new park headquarters facility Friday, Oct. 18. The facility, designed to resemble Civilian Conservation Corps

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Christmas Open House Coming Soon

Save the Date for a Magical Night in Historic Downtown Gladewater! On Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 5-7:30 PM, the Gladewater Chamber presents The Christmas Open House, where holiday cheer fills the air. Be there as we light up our brand-new Christmas tree for the very first time!Come experience true Texas hospitality with shops staying

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New builds add $2.7 million to WO tax rolls

Several White Oak businesses are expanding and multiple homes are under construction – since April, permits approved by city hall have added an estimated $2.68 million to the community’s taxable value. According to White Oak City Secretary & Finance Director Kristine Toon, multiple permits were pulled for the revitalization of the Roughneck Center convenience store

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New tech translates to success for GISD kids

What used to be the stuff of science fiction is already standard for students at Gladewater ISD – scores of Timekettle earbuds are helping the youngsters leap language barriers in a single bound. They’re not just for the kids, either: teachers, staffers and parents are getting in on the game as well, streamlining two-way translation

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GISD trustees tap next superintendent

Press Release The Gladewater Independent School District (GISD) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Rae Ann Patty as the new Superintendent, effective December 2, 2024. The Board unanimously voted to bring Mrs. Patty to Gladewater, recognizing her extensive experience and leadership in education. She currently serves as the Superintendent of

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ET VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

Gladewater volleyball continued their season this week as they had a pair of matches. Starting with a road game at Tatum where they fell 3-0 ( 25-10, 25-6 . 25-14 ). That was followed up with a home game against Troup where the Lady Bears also fell 3-0. Gladewater is now 5-18 on the season

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Upshur County woman sentenced to federal prison for defrauding employer

TYLER, Texas – A Big Sandy woman has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Tamarisk Trejo Mathews, 52, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge

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Bears, Necks fall

The Gladewater Bears had a tough task this week as they hosted one of the top teams in the district in the Liberty Eylau Leopards on homecoming night at Jack V. Murphy stadium. And despite a valiant effort from the Bears, they fell 49-34. Gladewater won the toss and deferred to the second half so

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