Gladewater woos inn crowd

Back in 1994, The Gladewater Mirror’s front page Dec. 21 heralded the looming development of a new two-story, 37-room motel at 1101 East Broadway. It’s been almost three decades since “Council hangs out welcome sign” for today’s Regency Inn still operating at the site. Meanwhile, local officials are dusting off the sign once again, hoping

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DPS Reminds Texans to Put Safety First During Fourth of July Holiday

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 3-7. Operation CARE is a specialized campaign in which Texas Highway Patrol Troopers patrol for drivers who are speeding,

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Library turns up heat on activities as summer temps drive visitors indoors

“Let me tell you some really exciting news – we had more than 1,000 people come into the library last month.” Maybe it’s the weather sending locals into the stacks at Lee-Bardwell Public Library. Regardless, Brandy Wynn was glad to see another 48 visitors walk in the doors July 1 after a healthy turnout in

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Think before leaving car – it could mean the difference between life and death

As we’ve now officially reached summer and temperatures are climbing in East Texas, it is important to remember that parked vehicles can warm to over 130° in under an hour in these sunny and very warm conditions. ALWAYS check the back seat for your children(and pets!) and be sure to LOCK the door so younger

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Independence Day celebrated locally July 3 at Lake Gladewater

July Fourth is a day of celebration across the United States. The Fourth of July commemorates American independence and millions of people throughout the country celebrate the day with family and friends. Communities host their own celebrations on July Fourth and Gladewater plans to get a jump on all the festivities as it celebrates Independence

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Capitol Highlights

Fire safety urged for Fourth With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows. Approximately 90% of wildfires are caused by humans and their

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GISD locks in budget for FY2025, tax rate pending

Total revenues and expenditures increased by 4 percent in Gladewater ISD’s $22 million financial plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Notably, GISD trustees did not adopt a tax rate June 24 for the new budget – it’s not uncommon as the district (and other taxing entities) await certified values from local appraisal districts, due later in

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NO VACANCIES | Council takes aim at empty buildings, absentee owners

Gladewater has too many buildings languishing in limbo in the hands of absentee and apathetic owners, Mayor Brandy Flanagan says, and progress demands action. “I want us to be strict on this,” she told council members, city staffers and residents last week: “I don’t want to do anything that’s going to hinder people that want

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