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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

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

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,

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

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

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

By Phillip Williams A capital murder suspect in a recent Upshur County double homicide has been named to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s 10 most wanted fugitives list, Sheriff Larry Webb announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Alvin Charles McKnight Jr., 41, of Gilmer, is wanted for the Nov. 4 apparent shooting deaths

The Gladewater City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 and discuss the following agenda items: • Approve a blanket permit for a Chili Cookoff hosted by Beautiful Tribe on Saturday, November 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Reappointment of Municipal Judge Tim Bryan • Hold a public hearing regarding a request for