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    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

Gladewater City Council members are poised to take action on the community’s next fire chief Thursday evening. The group will also hear a presentation on the latest engineering inspection of the Lake Gladewater Dam along with quarterly updates from nine City Hall department heads. The monthly meeting begins at 6 p.m. March 19 at City

There’s been measurable progress at the Lake Gladewater Dam, but the aging structure’s deficiencies are progressing, too. Much of the latest Dam Inspection Report is virtually the same as its predecessor. Key data points have evolved in a three-year span, however. The document’s also three times as large, including scores more annotated photos tracking changes

A third ‘Library Materials Challenge’ saw another book banned from the White Oak School & Community Library Monday. Four committees members voted 3-1 to remove “Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens.” The majority cited concerns about “inappropriate,” “irresponsible” and “unsafe” guidance in editor Leigh Finke’s 2020 work. On the other side

Come see what’s next, Union Grove ISD says. Community members are invited to visit the school Tuesday, March 17, for a spotlight on the district’s growing Career & Technical Education opportunities, priming youngsters for their futures. “Union grove is hosting a CTE showcase to display the amazing things students are accomplishing in our programs,” said

Gladewater ISD campuses are cracking down on caffeine. Monster, Alani, Celsius and Red Bull are just a few of the boosting beverages in the crosshairs considering their impact on students’ health. If an energy drink is brought on campus, it’s going in the garbage, according to GISD Health Services’ Marissa Blanco in a March 3

The second annual Big Bear Band Car Show is set for Saturday, May 21, downtown on Pacific Street. There will be more than 60 awards across all categories, organizers say, and it’s just $20 per vehicle to enter. Registration runs 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. that morning on Pacific Street between Dean and Center. Awards