Comptroller sends $1.1 billion in sales tax back

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for

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City of Gladewater crafts plans for repairs to dam

There have been improvements at the Lake Gladewater dam through regular monitoring and ongoing maintenance the past several years, but there’s far more to do. With everyone getting on the

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Organizers line up 2026 fishing outing for special needs kids

For the third year in a row, local children and adults with special needs will get to ‘Catch A Special Thrill’ at the end of May at Lake Gladewater. It’s called C.A.S.T. for

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Moran endorses Cornyn over Paxton in Senate race

By Nathaniel Moran US Congressman, Dist. 1 I’ve only been in Congress for three years, but it is easy to see that trust is one thing we need a whole lot more of – trust that our motives are

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Anglers Catch Hundreds of Record-Setting Fish in 2025

    ATHENS – Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP)

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MIND MATTERS | Local students show scholarly skill in White Oak competition

Students from across the area collected accolades at this week’s academic showdown at White Oak ISD. In addition to the host district, participating schools included Gladewater, Sabine,

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GFD Fire Captain takes reins as chief

Tim Basham prefers a one-to-one approach. He’s not keen on making speeches in front of groups, but he’s eager to bring out the best in each individual of the team. The former GFD Fire

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White Oak ISD committee revisits “Wallflower” Thursday

It’s not quite ‘The End’ for White Oak ISD and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” The district will hold a followup meeting and new vote Thursday morning on Stephen

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Chamber marks 95 years Thursday night

As the United States of America celebrates 250 years in 2026, Gladewater Chamber of Commerce is getting a jump-start Thursday night. It’s the 95th annual Membership Banquet for the

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GFD Fire Captain takes reins as chief today

Captain Tim Basham will succeed Fire Chief Mike Simmons in the lead role at Gladewater Fire Department. Gladewater City Manager Charlie Smith appointed Basham to the role Friday, announcing the

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