TxDOT, cops aim to prevent drunk driving

One person is killed every eight hours in alcohol related crashes in Texas AUSTIN – The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to

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World’s largest locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 to roll through East Texas

Union Pacific Railroad has announced the full schedule for where Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will travel during the Heartland of America Tour this fall,

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Texas Game Wardens Urge Boaters to Prioritize Safety During Labor Day Weekend

  AUSTIN – As summer begins to wind down and summer boating season along with it, many Texans are making plans to escape the heat by hitting the water one last time. This holiday weekend,

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Gladewater wraps up budget process for 2024-2025

No surprise, infrastructure dominated Gladewater city leaders’ discussions about the community’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. It was on council members’ minds last week ahead of an official

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Gladewater ISD Super search underway

“The first thing that you guys do, it’s your job to hire a superintendent.” Mike Morrison once again finds himself shepherding a school board in their search for a long-term leader. The veteran

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One, two, three, THROW in today’s tourney at library

Scissors cuts paper, paper smothers rock, rock breaks scissors – whatever your preferred pick, the odds are pretty good you’ll enjoy Lee-Bardwell Public Library’s Tuesday tourney. Officially,

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Man gets 99 years in prison

A jury in Gilmer sentenced a Gladewater man to 99 years in prison last week after convicting him of possession of firearm by a felon who was a habitual offender, said Upshur County District

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City marks progress on multiple projects

The Sabine River Paddle Trail continues to take shape with Gladewater positioned at the head of the project. City Manager Charlie Smith last week updated council members on recent developments,

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Congressman spotlights GHS students

Two Gladewater high schoolers are among the inaugural class of recipients of Congressman Nathaniel Moran’s Texas First Congressional Service Award. GHS students Kyla Lincoln and Jaxxon Cook are

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Two-state car chase ends in White Oak

A car chase roared out of Louisiana, across East Texas and into White Oak Saturday night before the armed the driver crashed out at a local oil change business. According to an Aug. 18 press

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