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Sixteen outstanding Gladewater ISD educators will receive the prestigious Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment. “This recognition underscores the exemplary commitment and dedication of these educators to fostering excellence in education,” according to a May 7 press release from Kimberly Dolese, TAP Executive Master Teacher and Chief Academic Officer at the district. Initiated by the Texas Legislature,

The key role is vacant at Gladewater Economic Development Corporation right now, but board members have tapped a familiar face to fill it – at least on a temporary basis. Following last month’s departure of Executive Director Michelle Palmer for another post, the organization’s volunteer board has been considering how to deal with present needs

The Union Grove High School Class of 2024 will walk across the stage Saturday at 10 a.m. at Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview. They will be led by Valedictorian Addison Smith, Salutatorian Kathryn King and Historian Sydney Pritchett. Valedictorian Addison Smith, with a grade point average of 101.43, is the daughter of Justin and Brandy

White Oak officials went back to the drawing board one last time, just in time – right before new water rates were to go into effect, City Hall stopped short, hit pause and re-crafted their numbers for council consideration. Legally-restricted in how many times they can adopt such rates, council members on May 7 took

Lady Lion Legacy Award: Jenna Scott Lion Legacy Award: Will Wilson Female Athlete of the Year: Ava Whitman Male Athlete of the Year: Jace Roberts 2024 UG Baseball Awards CO-MVP: #1 – Jr. – Judson George / #3 – Jr. – Jacob Griffin Offense MVP: #23 – Sr. – Jax Daniels / #33 – Jr.

Gladewater Public Works employees will be exercising water valves in the area of Hendricks Street and West Lake beginning about 9 a.m. Thursday morning. “Citizens may experience some low pressure during this time that should only last a short time,” interim Gladewater City Manager Charlie Smith said Wednesday afternoon. With numerous old valves not functioning

Judge’s sentencing pending for Bartram Walter Robert Bartram II, 50, of Upshur County, was tried in the 115th District Court May 14 on multiple counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault with the same child under the age of 14, according to a press release from Upshur County Criminal District Attorney Billy Byrd. “Additionally, the defendant was

There’s a milestone meeting set for Gladewater City Council this week. Current Place 3 Councilwoman Brandy Flanagan became Mayor-Elect Saturday, May 4, and Thursday night marks the swearing-in of Gladewater’s first female mayor, with Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt coming in to administer the oath. It’s the third item on the council’s agenda after outgoing