Gladewater man indicted by Upshur grand jury

The Upshur County Grand Jury recently returned 15 indictments, six of them sealed, and no-billed three cases in Gilmer, said District Attorney Billy Byrd. Defendants, charges, and bond

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The Economist | The Next Big Thing!

Years ago, during one of the numerous Presidential Economic Summits, I was given the task of identifying the single best thing that the US had done to maintain decades of leadership in business

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‘Heroes have stepped up’ | Communities honor local veterans

Lt. David Applewhite brought two important documents to his Veterans Day podium Nov. 11 – a Bible and the United States Constitution. “In times past, a copy of the New Testament was given to

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Gladewater, White Oak monthly sales tax revenue continues to beat 2023 numbers

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 1.1

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Angel Tree sign-ups are underway at the White Oak VFD

It is time for the White Oak Fire Department’s Annual Angel Tree sign-ups. This year, the dates to sign up will be on Nov. 19 & 21 from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the fire station, located at 301

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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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