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Unemployment figures for the East Texas area rose by half a percentage point in June compared to May, according to figures released by the Texas Employment Commission recently. June’s unemployment rate was 4.2 percent compared to 3.7 percent for May, according to the TEC. There were 111,980 people employed out of a job force of

“If we all work together as a team, there’s absolutely nothing that Gladewater cannot do and accomplish. I can promise you that.” Gladewater’s Brandy Flanagan was keen to welcome the 60 citizens and 30 city officials and staffers in attendance for her first ‘Mayor’s Town Hall’ July 25, and the evening boasted a fairly affable

AUSTIN – Hunters will have new opportunities and scenery this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas, is now accepting applications for a shot at nearly 9,400 permits in more than 60 high-quality

Angling to get empty commercial properties occupied and contributing to the local economy again, Gladewater City Council members last week tasked a newly-formed committee with a code update. This month’s action sprang from the group’s June meeting, when Mayor Brandy Flanagan took aim at absentee and apathetic building owners. After that initial discussion about updating

A Diana woman who operated a bail bond firm, and a man living with her, were arrested last week when authorities found narcotics and at least one stolen gun at their residence, said Upshur County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy David Hazel. The sheriff’s office arrested Shannon Rosser, also known as Shannon Rosser-Barnett, 50, and John Ed

PUC outlines consumer protection rules As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especially during extreme heat. “Ensuring the power stays on for all Texans, regardless of their financial

From Gladewater ISD Will there be childcare opportunities on Monday’s? Yes. GISD will work to connect families to programs and individuals in the community that provide child care. That initial list of agencies will be published by May 24 and updated during the summer. Additionally, we will partner with the Red Cross to provide babysitting

[Local retired educator and author Rick McCaw drops off copies of his new book, “The Texas You Don’t Know,” July 19 to Gladewater Museum’s history aficionados (from left) Beth Lewis, Elaine Roddy and Elane Osteen alongside his wife – and editor – Mindy.] Rick McCaw was never one to stick to the stories in the