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It’s hard to say who was more excited (and/or anxious) about the Young Eagles first-time flights Saturday morning – the participating kids or the parents cheering from the tarmac at Gladewater Municipal Airport. John Sanders alternated between camera, camcorder and smartphone (sometimes dual-wielding devices) to capture every moment and toothy grin as 10-year-old Jace Sanders

The local debate on regulations for shipping container homes is unsettled, but it is moving forward – employees at Gladewater City Hall are developing the outline of an updated ordinance that will leave key decision points to council members. The dialogue started in the spring when the council’s first, knee-jerk reaction to a proposed container

No details have been provided about what led White Oak Superintendent Dr. William Paul and the WOISD School Board to part ways, but the conclusion became public Friday afternoon – the trustees officially accepted the district chief’s resignation June 14, less than 15 months after he was hired. A joint statement released after Friday’s special

It’s a wrap … The 87th Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo is now in the record books following Saturday night’s action. And the numbers prove it was a great time for all – as 12,575 rodeo fans filled the stands over four days, beating last year’s attendance figures. A lot of cowboys and cowgirls like Ayden Dale,

“I’m going to put you to the test.” Listen for the clues and cues, Sandy Redd told her young charges last week: Intro. Outro. Hook. Verse. Bridge. How do they feature in “Old Town Road” and other songs? The kids needed to know the musical components if they wanted to write a song to be

White Oak ISD trustees are expected to meet in special session Friday and take action on the superintendent’s resignation. The closed session agenda for the noon special meeting June 14 states: (1) Resignation of Superintendent, (2) Superintendent Search Process; then action resulting from the closed meeting. On Monday night the school board remained restricted in what they

The City of Gladewater does not issue burn permits. It’s a frequent inquiry at City Hall and Gladewater Fire Department, and local officials are angling to simplify the answer. Whether conditions are wet or dry, the municipality reminds residents to adhere to the state guidelines published by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They’re available

The most recent observation puts the Sabine River level at 35.95 feet, and it’s forecasted to crest as early as 7 a.m. Sunday – a portion of Gay Avenue’s already under water, and city officials want locals to be on alert. For Gladewater City Manager Charlie Smith, the National Weather Service’s mantra of “Turn around,