Roaster brews new venture at WOISD

A conservative coffee roaster is ditching the “demon social media companies” to put his marketing dollars to best use — bolstering the budgets of school districts. Pass on the popcorn,

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New GISD chief focuses on collaboration to keep school district moving forward

Kilgore College trustee Jon Rowe greets newly-hired Gladewater ISD superintendent Rae Ann Patty at last week’s GISD board meeting. Photo by James Draper The Gladewater ISD School Board’s special

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TxCDBG Community Development Fund applications due Dec. 9

Press Release Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds directly to states, which, in turn, distribute

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ETCOG funds Smart911 emergency mass notification system for East Texas

Press Release ETCOG is proud to announce that its Executive Committee approved the renewal of purchasing a mass emergency notification system as a part of its public safety program for the 14th

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Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Responsible, Safe Hunting Practices

  AUSTIN – With the white-tailed deer general season open, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) game wardens want to remind everyone about some practical safety and regulatory tips to

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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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