WOISD board’s meeting yields no developments, details

The White Oak ISD School Board isn’t ready yet to discuss or act on the status of the school’s leadership. With Superintendent Dr. William Paul on an indefinite personal leave since mid-May,

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The Economist | Who pays…

In fiscal year 2023, the US government collected about $4.7 trillion in total revenue, with roughly half ($2.35 trillion) derived from the much-maligned personal income tax. We don’t have a

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Stranded Sabine River revelers put swift water rescuers to first test

Some local boaters’ late night river run ultimately became the first real life test for Gladewater Swift Water Rescue crew in the wee hours May 24. According to Gladewater Fire Chief Mike

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Two teen suspects facing felonies after police pursuit

GPD: Boys, 16 and 14, may be behind other recent incidents near East Lake Drive |  Photo illustration from Unsplash.com  | Some Gladewater homeowners got an early morning wake-up call Thursday as

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New TimberHogs baseball team plays hometown opener tonight

White Oak’s Piney Woods TimberHogs are set for their Home Opener at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, May 30. They’ll be facing off against the Fort Smith Marshalls at Roughnecks Baseball Stadium. It’s the

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Special needs fishing bonanza set for Saturday

C.A.S.T. for Kids is ready to net some new anglers June 1 at Lake Gladewater. Tailored for children ages 6-18 with special needs, the ‘Catch A Special Thrill’ event aims to give the

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Juneteenth’s freedom celebration returns June 22

Each summer, Americans across the United States celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the day – June 19, 1865 – when Gen. Gordon Granger reached Galveston Bay with 2,000 Union troops and decreed

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‘MAY WE HONOR THEIR MEMORY’ | Locals gather for annual Memorial Day tribute

“Each carries within us the memories of that time – the scorching heat, the endless sand, the thunder of artillery and the bonds forged in the crucible of combat.” There are countless

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Capital Highlights

House Democrats call for education special session Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them

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Gladewater Memorial Day observance for Monday morning

Originally known as Decoration Day, the nationwide period of mourning for deceased service men and women began as 1868 order by the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, John A.

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It’s almost rodeo time!

It’s Rodeo Time in Gladewater! The 87th Annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo rides into town June 5 – 8 at the Gladewater Rodeo Arena with many of the biggest rodeo stars in the PRCA and WPRA

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