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Another year-to-year decrease in Gladewater’s monthly sales tax allocation from the state isn’t likely to set anyone to trembling at City Hall – as of August, the city’s coffers are already at $1.15 million in collections for the year, about two months ahead of schedule. It was glad news for council members last week in

Brian Smith feels a bit handcuffed when he’s sidelined watching someone else do the work – Gladewater’s Public Works director would much rather be the one wielding the chainsaw at a downed tree or the shovel in the hole at a water leak. Needless to say, when City Manager Charlie Smith gave him the green

In the advanced mathematics of City Finance 101, increasing property values means cities and other entities can lower their tax rate and collect the same amount of revenue – or more. That doesn’t necessarily translate to a break for taxpayers. Gladewater council members are working with City Hall staffers on the municipal budget for Fiscal

The next Windows of Opportunity Regionwide Job Fair, scheduled for August 20. Workforce Solutions East Texas Team hosts this quarterly regionwide job fair at its five workforce centers on the same date. The event aims to bridge the gap between hiring employers and individuals seeking employment across various occupation pathways, fostering economic growth and career

AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urges parents and guardians to request and return applications for free and reduced-price meals from their students’ schools. Submitting these applications ensures eligible children can receive meals at no cost or a reduced price during the 2024-2025 school year. Schools determine eligibility based on household income, participation in

With multiple rounds of proposals in play, the City of Gladewater’s inching toward a new path forward for its lake store property. The clock’s ticking on the latest Request for Proposals, due to City Hall by Aug. 29. As entrepreneurs flesh out their ideas, Gladewater City Manager Charlie Smith has shown the property three times

According to the National Volunteer Fire Council, volunteers account for 65 percent of the nation’s one million firefighters. Agencies across the state are facing ongoing challenges in recruitment, though. That includes White Oak Volunteer Fire Department, where the roster’s been hovering around half-capacity for several years. “Looking for dedicated individuals to become volunteer firefighters,” the

There was a lot of ‘long-term’ in talks at Gladewater’s July 25 Town Hall meeting, but there were plenty of immediate to-dos added to the city’s task list – a number of them have already been checked off. Granted, even the simplest requires a degree of ongoing care and maintenance, and those plans are in