Candidates welcome early success, some contests remain after filing deadline

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

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GISD: Proposed $8.1 million bond won’t impact local tax rate

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

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GISD sticks with status quo to hold space for student prayer

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

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Inaugural GHS alumni soup showdown set for Feb. 10

Soup always tastes better in cold weather, so cross your fingers there’ll be a chilly forecast next month as Gladewater High School alumni put their best recipes to the test. Gladewater

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GISD set for key votes Monday on multimillion bond election, campus prayer time

Gladewater ISD trustees are poised to vote on a 2026 bond proposal during their regular meeting Monday, considering either $6.1 million across 10 years or $8.1 million for 15 to cover projects

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Gladewater earns $150,000 TPW grant for equipment, sidewalks at Garland P. Ferguson Park

Gladewater will receive $150,000 for playground equipment and sidewalks at Garland P. Ferguson Park thanks to a small community grant from Texas Parks & Wildlife. According to a Thursday

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GPD officers bring locals’ porky pets all the way home

A pair of Gladewater Police officers wrangled some swaggering swine Wednesday, cracking all the requisite jokes along the way. Officers Sean Smith and Nicole Cowan saved the bacon of a pair of

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More fundraising’s ahead as city welcomes initial $60,000 for Fitness Court build

  Grant funds, sponsorships and donations will cover the costs of a new outdoor Fitness Court in the City of Gladewater – how much is raised will determine how large it’ll be. Per the

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Gladewater ISD cancels classes Jan. 29 with roads still thawing

From GISD: School Cancellation – Thursday, January 29 While 80–90% of our roads are clear and safe, we always strive for 100% when it comes to the safety of our students and staff. At this time,

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Winter storm puts critical chill on Texas blood supply

Carter BloodCare urges community action to help local patients needing lifesaving transfusions   TYLER – The winter storm took a toll on the local blood supply. Inclement weather forced

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SOME DAM GOOD NEWS | Gladewater gets $1.5 million earmarked to jump-start dam repairs

The deal’s not sealed, but more than $1.5 million in federal funding has been earmarked for the Lake Gladewater Dam. Tied to Department of Homeland Security appropriations, the Community

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