Broadband service still coming soon

East Texas Council of Government’s long-running effort to enhance broadband connectivity throughout the region is officially moving from grassroots to green – to the tune of $168.5 million.

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Primary school evacuated following major gas leak

Gladewater first responders are on the scene of a major gas leak in the 1100 block of Ricks Circle near McKinley — nearby homes and Gladewater Primary School have been evacuated. According to

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GEDCO selects Conlan as new Exec. Director

The Gladewater Economic Development Corp. announced Tuesday that Anna Conlan has accepted the Gladewater Executive Directors Job. She will report to work on October 1, 2024. The GEDCO board

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GISD signs off on 1.8% tax rate increase

Gladewater ISD trustees approved a slight boost to the district’s tax rate Monday night and marked their calendars for upcoming superintendent interviews. According to data presented by GISD

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St. James Baptist Church to receive historical marker 

  St. James Missionary Baptist Church, the oldest African-American religious organization in Gladewater – 148 years, will be honored this Sunday and named a Texas Historical Landmark.

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City works to curtail furry frequent fliers

The City of Gladewater’s poised to collar more of the community’s animal control issues in the coming Fiscal Year. With FY2024 ending Sept. 30, Oct. 1 will kick off a slate of freshly-funded

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GW Public Works gets projects in line for new fiscal year

Almost there: After surmounting numerous challenges and unpleasant surprises tied to roadwork on Hendricks and Gay Avenue, the city’s project is nearly complete. Nearly, says Gladewater City

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Local company loves ‘Misery’ | Seasonal stage show debuts Friday

Some fans prefer their “Misery” on the page, in the (in)famous prose of Stephen King. For others, it’s the celluloid treatment that hammers it home. Jackson Foltyn’s not about serving up

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Suspects Arrested for Dog Fighting

  On Monday, September 9, 2024, at approximately 10:30 am, Smith County Animal Control responded to an animal cruelty call at 9444 C R 4136, in the northern portion of Smith County. Upon the

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Texas A&M Forest Service offers watershed protection plan implementation grants

  COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service is offering $750,000 for watershed protection plan implementation for local governments, water utilities and non-governmental

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White Oak proposes lower tax rate with more revenues from appraisals

Following another budget workshop Thursday, White Oak City Council members are moving closer to budget and tax rate approval for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. On Aug. 15, the group took a unanimous

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