Buckeyes capture state title

By Phillip Williams   ARLINGTON–‘Twas not so very long ago that the Gilmer Buckeyes, afflicted with a tottering defense which yielded points by the megaton, appeared about as

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Bond set at $5M on double capital murder suspect

A state district judge last week set a $5 million bond for Alvin Charles McKnight Jr., charged with capital murder in the Nov. 4 alleged shooting deaths of two Gilmer women. 115th District Judge

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There arose such a clatter…

The riders behind the Truman Smith Toy Run have been doing it so long they’ve lost track of the years. Is this the 28th time? 29? After a fair bit of polling Saturday, the final answer is

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Solicitation of Proposals Begins for Ecosystem Services Projects

AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking proposals from public or private entities to construct nature-based carbon sequestration or other similar ecosystem services on TPWD

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Man sentenced in drunk driving case

A judge in Gilmer last Thursday sentenced a man to prison terms when the defendant pleaded guilty to intoxication assault in connection with a traffic crash which injured relatives of Upshur

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City aims to get regulated brush burns back in play

During the Gladewater City Council’s regular meeting Nov. 16, interim City Manager Charlie Smith provided a brief update on the current moratorium on burn permits within the city limits. In

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Local school districts discussing how chaplains can assist

School districts across the state are weighing in on Senate Bill 763 – each has been required by the Texas Legislature to vote on policy outlining whether and, if so, how the school employs

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Gilmer headed to State Championship game

By Phillip Williams PROSPER–‘Twas a night when Glen Rose wilted, and the Gilmer Buckeyes procured a pass to the state championship conflagration–a feat that only weeks earlier

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Gladewater Primary School receiving book vending machine

Greater Longview United Way is delighted to announce the 12th Book Vending Machine ribbon-cutting ceremony as part of their Read to Succeed program, a first for Gladewater ISD. This event is

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Double homicide suspect extradited back to East Texas from California

Alvin Charles McKnight Jr., charged with capital murder in the Nov. 4 apparent shooting deaths of two Gilmer women, was expected to be returned to Upshur County from California on Tuesday (Dec.

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Texas Water Development Board approves $2,791,380 to City of Gladewater for water system improvements

HOUSTON – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount $2,791,380 to the City of Gladewater (Gregg and Upshur counties), consisting of

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