Community celebrates Juneteenth, freedom at annual event June 21

“Freedom Day” arrived in Texas more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, and Juneteenth remains an annual commemoration of the end of

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Nigerian-born nurse enjoys action-packed rodeo intro

Yes, actually, it WAS Judith Randall’s first rodeo. Born in Nigeria, the permanent U.S. resident and soon-to-be citizen had a front row seat to the action at Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo

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City moves monthly meeting to June 12 to hold space for Juneteenth holiday

Gladewater City Council’s regular sessions typically fall on the third Thursday of the month – the schedule usually avoids holiday conflicts, but June 19 is an exception. “It’s

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TEXAS TRIBUNE | A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session

There were big wins for rural Texas this legislative session as lawmakers dedicated more funding to health care, struggling farmers and emergency management. More than 3 million Texans live in

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Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 7

  AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day is back this Saturday, June 7, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and

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Texas Veterans Commission awards ETCOG $250K for veteran transport with GoBus

Recently, the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) announced its largest funding in the 16-year history of FVA programs, with 213 grants totaling

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A GOOD LAUGH NEVER GETS OLD | Veteran rodeo clown prizes Round-up traditions

From his grandfather to his children, family’s front-and-center for longtime rodeo clown and barrelman John Harrison. Not just his own kin, either: the veteran arena entertainer wants

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Library lassoes local artist for show-and-sale this week

His work is revered among the Gladewater Round-Up ranks, but Monty Graham’s repertoire goes far beyond the rodeo arena. From horses, bison, and bulls to the cowboys, Native Americans, and

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Gladewater ISD WILL SERVE UP GOOD NUTRITION FOR LOCAL CHILDREN THIS SUMMER.

Bringing healthy summer meals to Gladewater children ensures kids have a healthy vacation and return to school ready to learn.   This summer, Gladewater ISD will connect children 18 and younger

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State sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in May

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in May, 4.7 percent more than in May 2024. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales

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