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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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Council aims to lock-in city manager for three years

Summer ‘State of the City’ includes major commercial announcement “You know we’re getting a Starbucks, right?” Charlie Smith asks, eager to share the good news.

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Gladewater Town Hall set Thursday evening

City of Gladewater officials say they’re eager to hear from community members Thursday during the first Town Hall meeting hosted by Mayor Brandy Flanagan. The public dialogue is for set 6

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Creature Teacher visits library Thursday

There’s a mini-menagerie heading to Gladewater Thursday as the Creature Teacher visits Lee-Bardwell Public Library. The fun kicks-off at 11 a.m. July 25 in the library’s meeting room

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