White Oak council adopts resolution supporting county’s new hazard plan

White Oak’s council members officially signed off on the Gregg County Hazard Mitigation Plan last week during the final monthly meeting of 2024. “Us participating in this allows us to receive

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The Bike Before Christmas | Local riders raise spirits at Truman W. Smith

Santa and his elves raised a clatter in Gladewater Saturday afternoon, rolling into town with a trailer full of toys in tow. It’s the 34th year a sprawling caravan of two- and three-wheeled

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Texas Lottery generates $250M for Texas Vets

AUSTIN — As the Texas Lottery launches the newest version of its annual $2 patriotic-themed Veterans Cash scratch ticket game, the agency is announcing it has achieved a significant milestone in

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City Hall continues projects round-up as calendar year ‘24 draws to a close

As the year draws to a close, City of Gladewater employees are steadily checking more items on the list – with, of course, new tasks being added regularly. “Public Works is continuing the

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Kids can cash in on crafts at library

Christmas is coming, and Lee-Bardwell Public Library is giving Gladewater’s littlest elves a workshop to sell their homemade stock. Candles, cookies, sugar scrubs, hand-carved crafts, woodburned

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‘Absolutely Beautiful’ | Locals’ quilting hobby carries thread of friendship

8“Oh my goodness, look at these quilts.” Becky Davis wasn’t the only guest stunned by the handiwork inside First Methodist Church’s sanctuary Nov. 23. The draping of almost three dozen quilts

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White Oak, Gladewater holiday events on tap for Christmas countdown

‘Tis the season for a cramped Christmas calendar with a handful of holiday events rapidly-approaching. First up, the annual City of White Oak Christmas Parade is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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Upgrades ahead for Gladewater’s airport

A new master plan for Gladewater Municipal Airport will soon be unveiled following a recent meeting between city leaders and representatives from Texas Department of Transportation. It was TxDOT

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