Conversation develops around proposed shipping container home on lake shore

(Pictured: This shipping container home of 2,000-plus square-feet is similar to plans developed by custom home builder Jamie Sanchez for her shorefront property on Lake Gladewater. Following

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Spring ’24 election draws to close with final polling Saturday at City Hall

Early voting in Gladewater’s Spring 2024 Election drew 252 residents to the polls at City Hall between April 22 and Tuesday afternoon – with no polling in ’23, the number’s a

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Community members gather for prayer Thursday at Pacific Ave. veterans plaza

Local liturgical leaders are poised to ‘Lift Up the Word – Light up the World’ during the 2024 National Day of Prayer observation Thursday. The noontime observance May 2 coincides

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Grassroots group courts pickleball players with plan to re-craft lake’s tennis complex

Pickleball, the country’s fastest-growing pastime, is poised to put down roots at Lake Gladewater, and city council members seem ready to pick up a paddle. No action was taken during their

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Upshur food pantry needs help

The Upshur County Shares Food Pantry in downtown Gilmer is seeking more volunteers to serve a growing number of needy individuals seeking help. The pantry recently held a small gathering of

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The Economist | Suburban Surge

New Census data confirms what many people around the state have observed – Texas metropolitan areas and the surrounding counties are seeing a notable population surge. The data (which reflects

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Gladewater PD honors officers

Interim Gladewater Police Chief Kyle Ready presents the Life Saving Award to Officer John Freer April 18 during council members’ monthly meeting at City Hall. The night also included a Life

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Rain can’t stop CASI Chili contest

In spite of the heavy rains on Saturday, the CHILI APPRECIATION SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL, INC. conducted its annual Gusher Days Chili Cook-Off in downtown Gladewater and Morris Moss of Garland took

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BONE IDOL: Far-flung 42 players go home with top trophy

Seven-and-a-half hours is a long way to go for a 42 tournament, even for veteran player Dick Holland. He made the trek to Gladewater, however, one of forty players in twenty paired teams who

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What’s Happening

GHS Class of ’84 holding reunion The Gladewater High School Class of 1984 will hold its 40th Class Reunion June 7-8, and organizers are inviting the GHS Classes of 1981 through 1987 to join

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Texas Tax-free holiday for emergency supplies begins

A wide range of emergency preparation supplies will be exempt from sales tax April 27-29. The total cost of the items must be less than $75 for most items on the list, such as batteries, first

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