Fireworks explosion kills one, injures others at event venue
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One man was killed and four other people were injured Tuesday following a reported fireworks explosion and subsequent blaze at an event venue between Gladewater and Gilmer. Area first responders
Read MoreLocal Food Bank distribution helps 674 families after storm
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More than 40 volunteers from East Texas Food Bank turned out to help 674 Gladewater households June 20 in the midst of area-wide power outages. When storm winds raged through the area, felling
Read MoreLee-Bardwell Library to help with homeschoolers
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Local learners will soon find a touch of home-school soon at Lee-Bardwell Public Library. Earlier this month, Library Director Brandy Wynn put out a call on social media asking for suggestions
Read MoreCouncil has flare-up over city-owned lake house
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By James Draper Gladewater council members had a brief flare-up during their June 15, divided over whether or not to separate the city’s lake house from the lake store – and whether or not it was
Read MoreLocal authorities coordinate with state on storm disaster declaration
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By James Draper After more than a week of storm clean up and all its challenges, Gladewater firefighters have been forced to shift their focus to the heat. Earlier this week, GFD Chief Mike
Read MoreCity gets clean audit report
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The City of Gladewater’s auditor recently gave council members kudos for their healthy fund balances and efficient bookkeeping. Albert Garcia of Mays & Associates attended the council’s June
Read MoreHappy Independence Day 2023
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Gladewater’s Happy 247th Birthday America event and fireworks show is set for 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 3, at Lake Gladewater. A Sky Dive Team will drop in at 6 p.m. followed by DJ Randy
Read MoreWhat’s Happening | June 29
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Hefner to speak at town hall meeting District 5 State Rep. Cole Hefner (R-Mt. Pleasant) will hold a public town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday (June 29) at the Gilmer Civic Center. Hefner, a
Read MoreNew reporting system helps curtail illegal dumping
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The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) is proud to announce the launch of a new reporting system designed to combat illegal dumping and keep East Texas clean. The system, called RID –
Read MoreLake Warden discussion underway
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By James Draper With council support, Interim City Manager Charlie Smith is determining who will take the wheel out at Lake Gladewater and get the ship righted in the days, weeks and months
Read MoreGISD adopts $21 million budget for ’23-24
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Districts statewide await word from Austin on school taxes By JAMES DRAPER Gladewater ISD trustees unanimously-approved the district’s financial plan for the 2023-2024 school year Monday
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