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Gladewater ISD has joined numerous schools across the area, state and country in putting a hard pause on photography services from Lifetouch following recent allegations related to the Epstein files. From reporting by the Associated Press, “The disruption to school picture plans in Texas and elsewhere began after online posts linked Lifetouch, which photographs millions

Carolyn Jo Kizer, of Gladewater, Texas, passed peacefully January 28, 2026, in Frisco, Texas, surrounded by family. Born December 31, 1946, in Gladewater, she was raised by her mother, Thelma Kennedy, and stepfather, R.B. Kennedy. Carolyn Weaver-Perry served Upshur County from 1983 to 2006, first as clerk to Justice W.V. Ray and later as Justice

André Clay isn’t taking a seat at the Gladewater City Council dais with any particular agenda in mind. “I’m just going to get in there and do what I need to do.” The Gladewater native’s place is secure this week after previous contender Teddy Sorrells opted not to pursue his bid for outgoing councilman Michael

KC RELEASE — Kilgore College will host a come-and-go retirement celebration honoring the presidency of Dr. Brenda Kays on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Torrence Health Science Education Center. The event will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the center, located at 1610 S. Henderson Blvd. in Kilgore. Guests are invited to stop

Fourteen authors are set for the spotlight at Lee-Bardwell Library March 14, and one of the bunch made a swing through Gladewater last week. In addition to anthologies, Chris Miller has multiple books on the shelves here thanks to library Brandy Winn’s new Texas, Local and Independent Authors section. “They’re all fabulous. I love them,”

There will be no contested races for the City of Gladewater this election season, but there will be a new face on the council dais at City Hall come May. In a late development ahead of Friday’s 5 p.m. filing deadline, André Clay filed for outgoing councilman Michael Webber’s Place 2 seat. Former council member

After paying down principal on 2014 bond, GISD calculates no increase for voters “We’ve got about 90 days or so to get out and really educate how you can add $8.1 million without increasing the tax rate.” Explaining Gladewater’s proposed bond isn’t a simple task, Gladewater ISD Supt. Rae Ann Patty says, but there’s time

Every school day, Gladewater ISD students are invited to take a moment to pause and, if they wish, to pray. That won’t change. Monday night, GISD trustees considered and, ultimately, voted down a new policy handed down from on high in Austin. In particular, local elected officials opted to follow Supt. Rae Ann Patty’s recommendation