Gladewater gets ready to celebrate veterans

In May, Americans remember those members of the U.S. military who gave their lives for their country. Each November, the nation pauses to thank living veterans whose years of service then-and-now

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GISD trustees officially sign contract with new superintendent

The Gladewater ISD School Board’s special meeting Thursday evening lasted the better part of 45 seconds as trustees unanimously approved Rae Ann Patty’s contract to become the

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Saturday’s holiday open house marks first trim for new tree

Gladewater’s new community Christmas tree is standing tall and proud downtown – and just wait ’til it’s officially lit for the first time this weekend. Star-topped, the green

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County commissioners take up oars for paddle trail project

(Courtesy photo from City of Longview – https://longviewtexas.gov/4299/Sabine-River-Water-Trail) The flow’s steadily picking up speed for a developing paddle trail on the Sabine River.

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Abbott: Legislature will approve school vouchers, boost public ed funds next year

(Courtesy photo: Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Kingdom Life Academy private school on Nov. 6, 2024, in Tyler. Credit: Michael Cavazos for The Texas Tribune  |  Used with Permission)  

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Officials lift local burn bans as wet weather limits fire risk

Recent rains have lessened the imminent fire risk and burn bans have been lifted, but dry conditions persist here and there may be more restrictions coming in the weeks ahead. After putting

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Local ‘Angels’ effort brings more Christmas cheer to kids’ holidays

Community contributors made Christmas even more special for more than 250 local children last year, and the Darla’s Angels effort is on track for another successful giving season in 2024. Darla

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WOPD Activity

For the reporting period of October 21st through the 27th, 2024, officers for the White Oak Police Department responded to, or initiated, 189 calls for service and assistance. Some of the most

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University Gallery to host traveling exhibition of photos from civil rights movement

(“I AM A MAN” displays a wide range of photographs that provide a vivid visual story of the evolution of the civil rights movement. Courtesy photo) COMMERCE—Texas A&M University-Commerce is

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Texas Master Naturalist Program teams up with H-E-B to fund pollinators for Texas

AUSTIN — The Texas Master Naturalist(TMN) program is teaming up with H-E-B, one of Texas’ based grocer, for a new Pollinators for Texas initiative. As part of this new partnership, H-E-B is

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