Texas Gov. Abbott proclaims January School Board Recognition Month
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January is officially School Board Recognition Month in the state of Texas! Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation stating, “Ensuring an excellent education is the work of many, and local
Read MoreGladewater approves $2.8M water project
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The City of Gladewater is pushing forward with plans for $2.8 million in water system improvement projects after city council members approved some key paperwork steps last week. With Jan. 18’s
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DOJ report on response to Uvalde shooting scathing The U.S. Justice Department issued a scathing report late last week on the May 4, 2022, mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the
Read MoreMLK Jr. Gospel Brunch set Jan. 27
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This month’s freezing temperatures forced the Gladewater MLK/Juneteenth Committee to reschedule their Martin Luther King Jr. Gospel Brunch – it’s now set for 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday,
Read MoreFlanagan signs up for mayor in Gladewater
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The Spring 2024 election cycle is getting underway here with a handful of city and school positions bound for local ballots May 4. Already there’s a shuffle ahead for Gladewater City Council –
Read MoreWOISD seeks to grow in enrollment
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There’s room to grow at White Oak ISD, and district leadership is looking to invest in expanding the student body – and, consequently, the budget – one spot at a time. During their Jan. 18 board
Read MoreTexas State Parks See Record Attendance at 2024 First Day Hikes
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AUSTIN— Texas State Parks kicked off 2024 in grand style by breaking not only its historical participation numbers but also by having the most events, participants and miles hiked of any
Read MoreMore scams reported
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Officials with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office are issuing another warning concerning scams involving phone callers identifying themselves as members of the sheriff’s department demanding
Read MoreTeen arrested in Sunday shooting
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On Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at approximately 8:49 p.m., Upshur County deputies responded to the 1600 block of Lupine Road in reference to a shooting that had just occurred. According to a Monday
Read MoreWhite Oak sets limit on household pets
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For the first time, the White Oak’s animal ordinance has a cap on the number of cats and dogs households can have inside the city limits. Any combination of up to six is permitted – any more than
Read MoreGEDCO welcomes KC literacy program to community center
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The Gladewater Center for Community Education will soon be back in operation again, helping locals craft new opportunities for themselves. Gladewater Economic Development Corporation’s board of
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