Free pet microchipping set Sept. 20 for Gladewater’s Gregg Co. residents

Local pets can get chip’d for free next month during a pop-up partnership between the City of Gladewater and the Longview Animal Care & Adoption Center. Longview PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) is helping out on the no-cost pet microchipping event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Gladewater City Hall. The

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Manhunt suspect found dead in Smith County Thursday

UPSHUR COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT RELEASE [UPDATED, Aug. 29: The suspect was found in Smith County. He died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, per reports.] The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office is in an active manhunt for Lucas Stevens, white male, 31 years of age, large build, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. He has

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WOPD: Don’t put the carts before the law

“All traffic laws apply.” That’s just the first thing White Oak residents need to keep in mind if they want to roll out in a golf cart on public roads, says Police Chief Brannon Robertson. White Oak City Council members unanimously-approved new provisions for golf carts in mid-August, but it’s not a free-for-all. “If you’re

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City uncorks liquor store decision tonight

Liquor stores are back on the agenda tonight – Gladewater City Council members are poised to walk back recent votes on two pending developments. The elected officials met with city attorney Ronald Stutes in executive session last week, discussing a handful of topics behind closed doors during their regular meeting Aug. 21. They also heard

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PUBLIC HEARING SET – CLARKSVILLE CITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE CITY, TX REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the Clarksville City City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM, in the City Council

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City leaders insist airport plan won’t stall out

Gladewater Municipal Airport has plenty of traffic, but it’s never quite gotten the funding to take it to another level, Charlie Smith says. There’s room for growth, according to Gladewater’s city manager. Now, there’s a plan for it, too, and a fire under council members to starting checking items off the new task list. Texas

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Council considers new board’s dog park proposal tonight

New and improved – Gladewater’s Parks & Recreation board members have sent their first pair of recommendations to council members, and the ideas are set for consideration during the elected officials’ regular meeting Thursday evening. First up is discussion and a vote on a new dog park at Everett Park. Then, council members will consider

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FETCHING RESULTS | City Hall kiosk helps lost pets find their way home

City of Gladewater Animal Control Officer Colby Warren is making his rounds regularly to reunite families with their wandering pets, and a new tool at Gladewater City Hall aims to help locals do the same, soonest. Gladewater recently became the second city in East Texas to install a public Community Microchip Scanner in partnership with

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