Turkey Day not as expensive this year
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Thanksgiving is so close that we can practically smell it: that perfect roasted turkey, all those delectable sides, and at least a slice or two of pumpkin pie. But of course with a big meal comes a lot of preparation. There’s so much to do leading up to the big day, so if you haven’t
Read MoreTxDOT urges you to find a sober ride during holidays
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 AUSTIN – The holiday season gets its official start next week as many Texans gather around the table for Thanksgiving dinner. But for the families of the 1,246 people killed last year in Texas by drunk drivers, holiday seasons will never be the same.  Starting Dec. 1, 2022, there were 108 people killed and
Read MoreGFD helps check dam for structural problems
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The City of Gladewater got a closer look at voids, structural weaknesses and other issues with the Lake Gladewater Dam Wednesday. In a joint effort by Gladewater Fire Department personnel and Schaumburg & Polk, the latest findings cement the broad assessment of the structure as high risk due to a number of known flaws and
Read MorePope removes Tyler’s Bishop Strickland after opposition to church reforms
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From The Texas Tribune – Pope Francis has removed the bishop of Tyler, Joseph Strickland, who had been openly critical of the pope’s efforts to reform the Catholic Church to be more inclusive of women in governance and LGBTQ+ people. The removal Saturday comes after the Pope dispatched two U.S. bishops last year to investigate
Read MoreNo local polling spot for Gladewater voters
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There were no nearby polling locations available for Gladewater’s Gregg County residents last Tuesday, and it’s sparked a fresh conversation between local and county officials. Importantly, a $19 million bond election for a county courthouse parking structure was on the ballot alongside 14 state constitutional amendments. The county’s electorate signed off on the county’s proposal,
Read MoreVolunteers urgently needed to support The Salvation Army’s Christmas initiatives
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While some may think it is still a little early to unpack the holiday decorations, The Salvation Army has been hard at work, planning Christmas programs for several months. Now, as the red kettles are appearing outside stores, and Angel Trees are being set up, volunteers are needed to help ensure men, women and children
Read MoreBuckeyes advance in playoffs by beating Sunnyvale with last second FG
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By Phillip Williams TYLER–Gilmer Buckeyes kicker Brayden Pate sealed his foes’ fate by airlifting a game-winning 34-yard field goal with only three seconds left as Gilmer stupefied the Sunnyvale Raiders, 41-38, in a wampus cat of a wargame in a Class 4A Division 2 area playoff Thursday night. Gilmer (9-3) now commences hostilities with victor
Read MoreCapital murder suspect in custody, caught in California
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By Phillip Williams Capital murder suspect Alvin Charles McKnight Jr. was captured by police in San Bernardino, Calif., Wednesday night, 11 days after the double homicide that led to him being charged, Upshur County Sheriff Larry Webb announced at a Thursday morning press conference in Gilmer. McKnight, 41, is charged with the Nov. 4 apparent
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