WOISD Resignation | Board, super move forward, separately

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

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Rodeo Roundup

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,

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Programs empower youths through performing arts, community service

“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

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WO superintendent’s resignation on agenda Friday

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

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Burning questions spark fresh reminder

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

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City warns drivers of flooding at Gay Avenue bridge

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,

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Crime takes bite out of officer

Fortunately, it didn’t break the skin. One of Gladewater Police Department’s ‘frequent flyers’ was arrested after allegedly shoplifting and creating a disturbance at Dollar General. Before the incident was wrapped up, however, 35-year-old suspect Angela Baird allegedly added Assault on a Public Servant to the list of allegations against her. According to a GPD report,

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Remembering D-Day

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of Normandy, France in a massive offensive to liberate Western Europe from the occupation of Nazi Germany. With 176,000 troops arriving by landing craft and ships, as well as nearly 14,000 aircraft, the Allied forces were able to secure Northern

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