Chamber marks 95 years Thursday night

As the United States of America celebrates 250 years in 2026, Gladewater Chamber of Commerce is getting a jump-start Thursday night. It’s the 95th annual Membership Banquet for the

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GFD Fire Captain takes reins as chief today

Captain Tim Basham will succeed Fire Chief Mike Simmons in the lead role at Gladewater Fire Department. Gladewater City Manager Charlie Smith appointed Basham to the role Friday, announcing the

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Great Texas Birding Classic, Great Texas Wildlife Trails Celebrate 30th Anniversary

    AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is encouraging all birders and outdoor enthusiasts from across Texas and beyond to join the 30th annual Great Texas Birding

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Editorial | Transparency shouldn’t be dammed up

We’re glad the City of Gladewater released the 2025 engineer’s inspection report on the Lake Gladewater Dam. It was the right thing to do, legally and ethically, for the citizens of this

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Fire chief, dam, fees, on-street parking among council’s issues Thursday evening

Gladewater City Council members are poised to take action on the community’s next fire chief Thursday evening. The group will also hear a presentation on the latest engineering inspection

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Latest dam inspection report shows the good, the bad, the unchanged

There’s been measurable progress at the Lake Gladewater Dam, but the aging structure’s deficiencies are progressing, too. Much of the latest Dam Inspection Report is virtually the

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White Oak library will remove 7th book after challenge

A third ‘Library Materials Challenge’ saw another book banned from the White Oak School & Community Library Monday. Four committees members voted 3-1 to remove “Queerfully and Wonderfully

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Union Grove’s Tuesday showcase spotlights pathways for Career & Technical Education

Come see what’s next, Union Grove ISD says. Community members are invited to visit the school Tuesday, March 17, for a spotlight on the district’s growing Career & Technical

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GISD urges families to back off buzzing beverages

Gladewater ISD campuses are cracking down on caffeine. Monster, Alani, Celsius and Red Bull are just a few of the boosting beverages in the crosshairs considering their impact on students’

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Gladewater Band Car Show returns downtown March 21

The second annual Big Bear Band Car Show is set for Saturday, May 21, downtown on Pacific Street. There will be more than 60 awards across all categories, organizers say, and it’s just $20

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Gladewater welcomes $48K annual agreement with grant consultant

After demurring on the first proffer of service, Gladewater City Council members are now embracing Lone Star Consulting’s Steve Hofmann and crossing their fingers he’ll deliver again

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