Store, harvest, fix: How Texas can save its water supply
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Bad news: Texas is running out of water. Good news: There are several solutions local and state leaders can take to make sure we don’t. By Alejandra Martinez and Jayme Lozano Carver The Texas Tribune Gladewater city officials are already tapping into these solutions as the state’s water supply is threatened by a changing
Read MoreGladewater, White Oak join coalition to weigh in on CenterPoint increase
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Elected officials in both Gladewater and White Oak last month joined others across the region to put a pin in CenterPoint’s looming rate increase. It’s a routine action among the member-cities of the ‘Alliance of CenterPoint Municipalities,’ a common resolution to suspend (for 45 days) the gas utility’s effective date to increase rates, giving the
Read MoreTHIS IS ONLY A TEST | Local disaster drill set April 26
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It’s been about six weeks since a small aircraft lost power shortly after take-off from Gladewater Municipal Airport – local emergency responders will be honing their playbook this month to be ready for the next such scenario. Fortunately, the pilot in February was able to circle back and, after a hard landing off-runway, recover from
Read MoreMirror welcomes local candidates to meet public Monday at Chamber
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With two contested races on the City of Gladewater’s ballot this Spring, local voters have the chance to hear directly from the candidates April 7. The Gladewater Mirror’s annual Candidates Forum is set for 6 p.m. Monday evening in the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce offices at 215 N. Main Street. With polling set for May
Read MoreCouncil nears adoption of ordinance to create new Parks & Rec board
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The first pass on a City of Gladewater Parks & Recreation ordinance got a thumbs-up from council members last week, and City Clerk Judy Van Houten is finalizing the regs for likely adoption in April. That will involve two actions: one would dissolve both the city’s Lake Board and Beautification Board; the second would create
Read MoreETCOG honors Republic Services, other ‘outstanding’ contributors
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ETCOG honored five individuals and organizations at its 107th Board of Directors Meeting for contributions to the region – “These honorees exemplify dedication, leadership, and service that make East Texas a better place to live and work.” City of Gladewater sanitation provider Republic Services was recently named Regional Corporate Citizen of the Year by
Read More’25 Election Correction: Contested race ahead for WOISD
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We apologize – the Gladewater Mirror was mistaken on an essential piece of information tied to White Oak ISD’s Spring 2025 election, and we’re late to announce there is, in fact, one contested race on the May 3 ballot. The Mirror previously reported two candidates had filed for separate seats on the school. We missed
Read MoreMirror welcomes local candidates to meet public April 7 at Chamber
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With two contested races on the City of Gladewater’s ballot this Spring, local voters have the chance to hear directly from the candidates April 7. The Gladewater Mirror’s annual Candidates Forum is set for 6 p.m. that Monday evening in the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce offices at 215 N. Main Street. With polling set for
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