White Oak liquor election petition turns to May ’27

There won’t be a local option liquor election on White Oak ballots come November, but a signature drive is still underway for a May 2027 decision. Petition circulator Linda Perdue is

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City Hall beefs up restaurant inspection

The City of Gladewater’s now fully-staffed in its Code Enforcement Department, and a portion of the newly-added manpower is being devoted to health inspections. “We’ve

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Moran, Kelly aim to rebuild shipyards to counter China

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced the American Shipyard Investment Act to rebuild America’s shipbuilding industrial base.

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White Oak leaders consider naming ballpark for Fears

Tracey Fears’ passion for Little League is at the forefront of White Oak officials’ minds as they seek a way to honor the former public works director. The longtime civil servant, a

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RIDE & SHINE | Church volunteers put sparkle back in local seniors’ wheels

The chrome’s shining and the wheels are squeaky clean and ready to roll at Sentinel Gardens. A dozen volunteers from Gladewater Church of the Nazarene brought suds and sunshine to the Money

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Broadway campus loses towering oak July 16

One of the community’s older oaks took a hefty hit from a summer squall last week, toppling outside Gladewater ISD’s Broadway School admin offices Thursday. GISD Superintendent Rae

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Weekend gas leak lingers dangerously due to damp weather

Sunday’s wet weather made a gas leak all the more dangerous after a falling tree cracked a utility line mid-afternoon. Gladewater Fire Chief Tim Basham suspects the weather’s to blame

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New RV park, school zone rules on city council’s plate Thursday evening

Another RV operation’s on the drawing board for the south loop – directly across from the current Antique Capital RV Park. Winona-based property owner Russell Welch is on city council

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To BNB or Not to BNB? | City council may take reins with new rules for home stays

A month after adopting rules for short-term rentals at Lake Gladewater, council members are considering a second set of regulations to cover home-based overnights throughout the rest of the

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Texas Game Wardens Remove 62 Impaired Operators, Report No Boating Fatalities During Fourth of July Weekend

  AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens maintained a strong presence on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across Texas during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. They contacted more than 10,800 vessels

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June’s state sales tax revenue totals $4.2 billion

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in June, 4.2% more than in June 2025. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on

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