Nine arrested on drug-related charges

Upshur County Sheriff Larry Webb’s Special Investigations Unit arrested nine suspects on drug-related charges in June, Webb announced recently. Details of the cases, which resulted from traffic

Read More

City sets hearings on budget, tax rate for coming fiscal year

It’s budget season for a slew of local governmental agencies, and the City of Gladewater’s reminding locals of their opportunities to weigh in on how the municipality puts tax dollars to use.

Read More

Upshur County grand jury hands down 17 indictments

The Upshur County Grand Jury returned 17 indictments July 18, including three against a Gilmer woman, said Upshur County District Attorney Billy Byrd. Corah Aislynn Paige Anderson, 18, was

Read More

Jobless figures rise slightly in East Texas

Unemployment figures for the East Texas area rose by half a percentage point in June compared to May, according to figures released by the Texas Employment Commission recently. June’s

Read More

Gladewater’s ready to get things movin’

“If we all work together as a team, there’s absolutely nothing that Gladewater cannot do and accomplish. I can promise you that.” Gladewater’s Brandy Flanagan was keen to welcome the 60 citizens

Read More

Texas drawn hunt program opens for the 2024-25 season applications

AUSTIN – Hunters will have new opportunities and scenery this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn

Read More

Council charges group with vacant building code update

Angling to get empty commercial properties occupied and contributing to the local economy again, Gladewater City Council members last week tasked a newly-formed committee with a code update. This

Read More

Upshur County bail bond firm owner among two arrested in Diana on drug charges

A Diana woman who operated a bail bond firm, and a man living with her, were arrested last week when authorities found narcotics and at least one stolen gun at their residence, said Upshur County

Read More

Capital Highlights

PUC outlines consumer protection rules As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from

Read More

Gladewater ISD 4-Day School Week Q & A

From Gladewater ISD Will there be childcare opportunities on Monday’s? Yes. GISD will work to connect families to programs and individuals in the community that provide child care. That

Read More

McCaw shares ‘The Texas You Don’t Know’

[Local retired educator and author Rick McCaw drops off copies of his new book, “The Texas You Don’t Know,” July 19 to Gladewater Museum’s history aficionados (from left)

Read More