KC pauses for 9/11 commemoration on 25th anniversary Friday

Press Release Kilgore College will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with “Remembering9/11: Reflection & Conversation,” a public event featuring 9/11

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City budget remains in limbo as officials scramble to cut expenses for Fiscal Year ’27

Recent flare-ups during the City of Gladewater’s budget season have drastically delayed the development of a final financial plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 – city officials will meet twice

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Council clashes continue, ‘corrective action’ ahead

Last week brought another tough and tumultuous night to Gladewater City Hall, leaving tempers frayed and egos bruised with no clear resolution at the end of the night. Landing days after the

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Roughneck’s gridiron standout returns for meet-and-greet event this weekend

One of White Oak’s local legends is heading back to town this week – WOISD alum, National Football League veteran and Texas High School Football Hall of Famer Mike Barber’s warming up

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Hard decisions ahead following hard discussion of FY27 budget

The City of Gladewater’s going back to square one on the budget with less than a month until Fiscal Year 2027. It’s a hard turn that follows on the heels of heated exchanges last week

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Comptroller reports state sales tax revenue totaled $4.6 Billion in August

Interim Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.62 billion in August, 7.1% more than in August 2025. The majority of August sales tax revenue is based on sales made

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It’s dry, folks  |  Gladewater adopts emergency operations plan to qualify for state assistance

No surprise, local drought conditions are worse this week. In a worst case scenario, though, Gladewater’s in slightly better shape. Council members here signed off on the 2026 Gregg County

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City Hall welcomes open dialogue at town hall Aug. 31

State laws restrict dialogue between elected officials and attendees at public meetings – the same rules don’t apply at Town Hall meetings. The next such opportunity is 6 p.m. Monday, Aug.

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GISD leaders talk bond activity, SRO details

More projects are taking shape at Gladewater ISD as monies from this year’s $8.1 million bond election get put to work at various campuses. GISD Supt. Rae Ann Patty included a bond report

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2026 Gladewater Mirror Fall Sports Insert

Fall sports are here, and our 2026 Fall Sports Special Edition is packed with the teams, athletes, coaches, and spirit squads representing Gladewater, Union Grove, and White Oak! Take a look

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DRY & DANGEROUS | Drought conditions spur sweeping fire restrictions

Burn bans are in effect across a growing swathe of Texas with drought conditions trending deeper and deeper into the red. There’s little blue to be seen on the Keetch-Byram Drought Index

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