City weighs update to panhandling regulations

Some out-of-town nonprofit panhandlers are in the clear as far as local ordinances are concerned, but the Dallas-based group’s recurring collections at the intersection Hwy. 80 and 271 have

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Juneteenth’s freedom celebration returns Saturday

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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Three sentenced on drug charges

115th District Judge Dean Fowler sentenced three defendants to prison on drug charges Monday when they decided to plead guilty under plea bargains rather than have a jury chosen for their cases,

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Aircraft association arranges first airborne adventure for amateur aviation aficionados

It’s hard to say who was more excited (and/or anxious) about the Young Eagles first-time flights Saturday morning – the participating kids or the parents cheering from the tarmac at Gladewater

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Questions on container homes set for council’s answers next week

The local debate on regulations for shipping container homes is unsettled, but it is moving forward – employees at Gladewater City Hall are developing the outline of an updated ordinance that

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WOISD Resignation | Board, super move forward, separately

No details have been provided about what led White Oak Superintendent Dr. William Paul and the WOISD School Board to part ways, but the conclusion became public Friday afternoon – the trustees

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Rodeo Roundup

It’s a wrap … The 87th Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo is now in the record books following Saturday night’s action. And the numbers prove it was a great time for all – as 12,575 rodeo fans

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Programs empower youths through performing arts, community service

“I’m going to put you to the test.” Listen for the clues and cues, Sandy Redd told her young charges last week: Intro. Outro. Hook. Verse. Bridge. How do they feature in

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WO superintendent’s resignation on agenda Friday

White Oak ISD trustees are expected to meet in special session Friday and take action on the superintendent’s resignation. The closed session agenda for the noon special meeting June 14

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Burning questions spark fresh reminder

The City of Gladewater does not issue burn permits. It’s a frequent inquiry at City Hall and Gladewater Fire Department, and local officials are angling to simplify the answer. Whether conditions

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City warns drivers of flooding at Gay Avenue bridge

The most recent observation puts the Sabine River level at 35.95 feet, and it’s forecasted to crest as early as 7 a.m. Sunday – a portion of Gay Avenue’s already under water, and city

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