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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City revamps plans for animal control upgrade

City of Gladewater personnel are shifting course a bit on plans to refurbish and relocate the community’s animal control facilities. The current pens at Gladewater Police Department are neither

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Drunk driving crashes peak during holidays

Thousands of Texas families are devastated by drunk driving crashes every year, and the problem gets worse during the holidays. In fact, one in four traffic deaths across the state are caused by

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City ready to enforce new vacant building regs

Follow-through will be essential for the City of Gladewater’s updated vacant building ordinance to have an impact. “That will be picked up under policies and procedures for staff,” Mayor Brandy

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‘A Silent Servant’ | Local volunteer keeps giving

More food. More help. More guidance. For years, Dean Hanssen has focused on more – not for himself but for the children and families who rely on the Gladewater Backpack Program, for the men and

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Woman gets 15 years in prison

A judge in Gilmer sentenced Breanna Rena Simmons to 15 years in prison last week after she pleaded guilty to three counts of being intoxicated when she had a car crash that severely injured her

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The Economist | Sunny & Windy

Renewable resources are a growing piece of the global energy puzzle and will play a crucial role in meeting future demand while dealing with climate challenges. Texas is adding capacity at a

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