USPS Operation Santa Helps Children’s Santa Letters Get Adopted

Santa says click on the link below! https://youtu.be/09rH6YTx5rg Let’s face it, this year has been a struggle for so many people in more ways than one. Thoughts of kids, the holidays and

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COVID-19 continues to be a major health risk

In a joint statement from UT Health East Texas and Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System health care officials Monday warned that COVID-19 continues to be a major health risk, and

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Dec. 8 Gladewater Chamber Christmas Parade called off due to COVID-19 concerns

The Gladewater Chamber of Commerce has canceled the Dec. 8 Christmas Parade, at the suggestion of Mayor JD Shipp, because of COVID-19 concerns. “I have either been made aware or seen

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Buckeyes advance in playoffs with 42-20 win

By Phillip Williams MESQUITE–Just as their foes were closing in on them like bloodhounds, the Gilmer Buckeyes’ Jayden Griffin staged a stupefying 88-yard return of a

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Aging with disabilities webinar series begins Nov. 30

Educational opportunity for families, caregivers The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, will host a webinar series on

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Deputy shot by suspect

The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office confirms a shooting incident involving gunfire between a suspect and Law Enforcement in Upshur County. At approximately 1:40 am Law Enforcement personnel from

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Bears bow out of post season

By Elizabeth McKamy It was heartbreak city in Rains Friday night as our hometown Bears fell short 51-43 to the Mt Vernon Tigers in the first round of the Texas State 3A D1 Playoffs.  “Our

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ATTENTION GISD 4th GRADE PARENTS …

GISD Parents – As of Sunday, November 15th, Weldon Elementary School has several staff members that have tested positive for COVID-19.  Additionally, several Weldon students have been

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Buckeyes win bi-district with 54-21 win over Canton

By Phillip Williams LINDALE–The Gilmer Buckeyes discovered to the disconcertion of the crestfallen Canton Eagles that Friday the 13th is no ominous occasion when you’ve got a Number

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No jury duty Monday, Nov. 16

Prospective jurors, who had received a summons for Monday, November 16, are no longer required to appear. “Due to the increase in COVID cases in Gregg County and throughout East Texas, our

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Playoff Time!

The (8-2, 6-0) Gladewater Bears will face the (8-2, 5-2) Mt Vernon Tigers,  Friday night,  November 13th in Emory Rains “Wildcat “ Stadium,  in the 1st round of the Texas High School, 3A D1

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