ETCOG to Host Public Meeting on Regional Solid Waste Plan Updates
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The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announces a public meeting to share updates to its 20-year Regional Solid Waste Management Plan on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The meeting will be held at ETCOG headquarters in Kilgore at 2:00 p.m. to allow citizens and interested parties to discuss concerns or solutions regarding solid waste minimization
Read MoreGLADEWATER GIRL WINS MUSIC AWARD, TO PERFORM IN ENGLAND
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By Phillip Williams A 16-year-old Gladewater girl, Ameri Shaye, is making a name for herself in the musical entertainment world as she has just won a major honor from the Josie Music Awards and has a performance tour scheduled in the United Kingdom next year. Shaye, daughter of Amanda Garrett, won the JMA award in
Read MoreGilmer slams Spring Hill, 56-15
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By Phillip Williams LONGVIEW–In the old Pink Panther movies of yesteryear, Inspector Jacques Clouseau bungled his way through his probes of crimes, and the Spring Hill Panthers seemed to emulate him by permitting a plethora of Gilmer Buckeyes to tally touchdowns against them en route to a 56-15 triumph in the squadrons’ District 8 4-A
Read MoreGame Warden Field Notes
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The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Bee Careful! A swarm of bees attacked a rancher utilizing an open top bulldozer to clear brush from his property when he inadvertently ran over their hive. Unable to be removed from his vehicle, a ranch hand covered
Read MoreGHS 1971 alums celebrate
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The Gladewater Former Students’ Association held their All-School Reunion on Sept. 25 at the GFSA Building. The Class of 1971 was the host since they were celebrating their 50th class reunion. The theme was “Celebrating Unity Through Friendships”. The event began with a Meet & Greet followed by an opening message, invocation, dinner and visiting.
Read MoreCatch the Buzz with Texas’ Sixth Annual Pollinator BioBlitz
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AUSTIN — For the next two weeks, Texans are invited to take part in the sixth annual statewide Pollinator BioBlitz. The goal of the BioBlitz, which runs from Oct. 1-17, is to raise awareness of the diversity and importance of pollinators while bringing greater attention to the critical habitat needs of monarchs and native
Read MoreCarthage drills Buckeyes, 28-7
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By Phillip Williams CARTHAGE–The unconquered Carthage Bulldogs once again demonstrated Friday night that the difference between their No. 1-ranked class 4A squadron and the previously unvanquished No. 2-ranked Gilmer Buckeyes is decidedly higher than the difference between the numbers one and two. Carthage, which subjected Gilmer to a catclysmic 70-14 bloodying in last year’s class
Read MoreBuckeyes beat Lindale Eagles, 49-35
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By Phillip Williams LINDALE–‘Twas a tug-of-war between two teams who lost their respective state championship wargames last season, and the unvanquished Gilmer Buckeyes and Lindale Eagles staged an Ode to Offense before Gilmer finally evicted the Eagles from their aerie, 49-35, in a somewhat-suspenseful slugfest Friday night at Eagle Stadium. Though Gilmer, led by the
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