Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Observes National Unclaimed Property Day, Feb. 1

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is joining other unclaimed property administrators to celebrate the fourth annual national Unclaimed Property Day tomorrow, Feb. 1. “I am proud to

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State health officials urge vigilance as additional measles cases are identified

    The Texas Department of State Health Services is announcing two confirmed cases of measles in residents of Gaines County. Both cases are in unvaccinated school age children who were

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoyed Record-Breaking 2024 Season

  ATHENS – The 2024 Toyota ShareLunker season reached new heights thanks to 371 anglers who entered a record 689 lunker largemouth bass into the program throughout the year from 89 Texas

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Teenage suspect arraigned following weekend break-in, UGISD picks up the pieces

A teenager from the Union Grove community was arrested and arraigned on $300,000 bond over the weekend following a break-in that ended with more than $150,000 in damage at the school district.

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The Economist | Job Gyrations

Despite remarkable resilience, Federal Reserve actions to slow inflation have had the inevitable effect of weakening the job market. There are fewer openings and slower gains than a year ago,

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Fresh art works for downtown restrooms

The paint’s dry on Gladewater’s new downtown mural, and the praise is piling up for artist Hillie Shirley. The picturesque postcard design highlights multiple facets of Gladewater’s history and

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GISD works with Region VII on districtwide systems analysis

School districts are honoring their elected officials this month, recognizing school boards and their contributions to ‘Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas.’ Gladewater ISD feted trustees Jan. 13: in

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Amenities, security set for upgrades at lake

Some key improvements are on tap for the grounds at Lake Gladewater, emphasizing accessibility and security simultaneously. Much of the work will be performed in-house by City of Gladewater

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City secures acreage for new parking at community ballpark

The City of Gladewater is lining up a parking expansion at the community ballpark. Following another closed door ‘executive’ discussion of the local amenity during their monthly meeting Thursday,

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Cities, schools await candidate filings

[CORRECTION: The version of this article in the print edition incorrectly listed Milton Anderson’s filing. The error has been fixed.] The Spring 2025 Election cycle is underway after filing

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Upshur man gets 50-year sentence for murdering wife

A judge in Gilmer sentenced Craig Allen Smith to 50 years in prison last week after the defendant pleaded guilty to murdering his wife at her Gilmer home last February, said Upshur County

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