White Oak works to close gap between local, state valuations
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There’s an ongoing disparity between White Oak ISD’s local property valuations and the tallies by the state’s appraisers. Estimates put the gap at more than 10 percent year-to-year, and it’s on
More parents seek transfers for kids into WOISD schools
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By James Draper With more than two dozen transfer applications in-hand and more incoming, White Oak ISD Superintendent Dr. William Paul was quick to remind trustees the district’s transfer policy
Gladewater council rules it needs rules
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Gladewater council members spent a good portion of their July 20 session talking about rules of order, and the dialogue soon proved the need for some form of guidelines to streamline discussion.
City makes incremental improvements to dam
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It’s one step at a time to get the dam at Lake Gladewater back into solid condition – progress is gradual, so far, but at least it’s measurable. While the June 16 storm delayed
GISD preparing for Aug. 10 start
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School kicks-off Aug. 10 at Gladewater ISD, but there are some key dates ahead of time that parents and students shouldn’t miss. Dr. Sedric Clark outlined the back-to-school timeline for trustees
What’s Happening
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Manna House needs donations The local Manna House is always in need of food so they can help our neighbors. So please continue your weekly donations of jelly and cereal, along with bread, canned
White Oak water rates on tap for Tuesday talk
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The City of White Oak has another meeting set for Tuesday night to discuss a looming increase in the community’s water rates. It’s a lot to discuss, city coordinator Jimmy Purcell
July 20, 1969 – Space program’s success cements NASA veteran’s faith
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By JAMES DRAPER “Failure is not an option – when you are with God.” It’s a mantra near and dear to Jonny Ferguson’s heart. The first half of the phrase was spoken







