TxDOT Tyler District releases 2024 fatal crash statistics
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TYLER – In 2024, factors such as “failure to drive in a single lane”, “unsafe speed”, and “alcohol-related DUI” contributed to 147 fatal crashes and 164 total deaths in the Tyler District.
Read MoreOfficials keep close watch on measles as cases spread in Texas
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A measles outbreak in West Texas spurred state and local health officials to issue broad advisories early this month, and a steady rise in reports is prompting more caution, especially with
Read MoreWhite Oak streets may get new sweeps
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The City of White Oak’s looking to get back into street sweeping — it’s been long enough that city officials couldn’t quite remember the last time the roads got regular
Read MoreCanadian trainee gets warm welcome at Gladewater FD
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Don’t let him fool you: Kenny Ree-Hembling is not from a French-only enclave of Canada, he speaks English just fine. That said, the firefighter trainee enjoys a good practical joke, and his
Read MoreDue diligence develops decent dam designation
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The Lake Gladewater dam is back in a holding pattern — this time for all the right reasons. “We’re all in compliance with everything now,” Mike Simmons says, “the
Read MoreNot all’s well at White Oak’s oil & gas sites
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Dale Thomas took up his lance last week and spurred White Oak City Council members to tilt at the town’s weathered well sites. “Your ordinances are not being enforced,” he told
Read MoreIncumbent withdraws, two Gladewater council races remain
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Days after final filing finished for local office, one of Gladewater’s incumbents withdrew Feb. 18, leaving two council seats in contention May 3. Initially, there were three contested
Read MorePilot injured in late-night crash at airport
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A 24-year-old pilot is being treated at a local hospital after his plane missed the runway Monday night in the midst of an apparent mechanical failure. First responders from multiple agencies
Read MorePut a good shine on those boots: Chamber banquet set March 27
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Gladewater Chamber of Commerce is rounding up a crew to hit the trail and head West for the organization’s 94th annual Membership Banquet. This year’s soiree is set for 6:15 p.m. to 8
Read MoreWhite Oak may avoid litigation to reclaim development funds
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After months of wrangling (and imminent litigation) a resolution’s on the table for the return of $150,000 tied to a stalled economic development project in White Oak. Last week, a dialogue
Read MoreLocal ballots take shape with filing cutoff Friday
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There’s a bit more than a day to go for candidates to file their bids for local office. Statewide, the deadline’s 5 p.m. Friday to secure a spot on a ballot May 3, so it’s still
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