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    ATHENS – Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2025. The angler with the most 2025 catch awards was Charles Dewey of Universal City with 52. He averaged an incredible, one record per

Students from across the area collected accolades at this week’s academic showdown at White Oak ISD. In addition to the host district, participating schools included Gladewater, Sabine, Arp, Arp, West Rusk, and Tatum. White Oak ISD’s competitors brought the school to 2nd place Sweepstakes overall. Accounting • Nathan Stringer 1st • Kylie Caraway 2nd •

Tim Basham prefers a one-to-one approach. He’s not keen on making speeches in front of groups, but he’s eager to bring out the best in each individual of the team. The former GFD Fire Captain is now Fire Chief, officially accepting the lead role Monday and signing the necessary documents to succeed outgoing chief Mike

It’s not quite ‘The End’ for White Oak ISD and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” The district will hold a followup meeting and new vote Thursday morning on Stephen Chbosky’s 1999 coming-of-age novel after the book was ‘Restricted’ instead of ‘Removed’ during a March 2 Library Materials Challenge Committee meeting. From comments last week,

As the United States of America celebrates 250 years in 2026, Gladewater Chamber of Commerce is getting a jump-start Thursday night. It’s the 95th annual Membership Banquet for the cornerstone organization, and the Gladewater Former Students Building will be bursting with red, white and blue for the shindig. The patriotic affair runs 6:15 p.m. to

Captain Tim Basham will succeed Fire Chief Mike Simmons in the lead role at Gladewater Fire Department. Gladewater City Manager Charlie Smith appointed Basham to the role Friday, announcing the promotion Monday morning ahead of a ‘changing of the guard’ at the Tyler Street emergency services HQ. “His years of experience that he has is

    AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is encouraging all birders and outdoor enthusiasts from across Texas and beyond to join the 30th annual Great Texas Birding Classic, a beloved birdwatching event that celebrates birds, conservation and community. “Since the Classic started a lot has changed,” says Shelly Plante, nature tourism manager

We’re glad the City of Gladewater released the 2025 engineer’s inspection report on the Lake Gladewater Dam. It was the right thing to do, legally and ethically, for the citizens of this community. The document contains essential facts and insight into one of City Hall’s core duties: maintaining the aging structure that creates Gladewater’s sole