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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Gilmer beats Pleasant Grove for district title

By Phillip Williams Jose Hernandez airlifted a 19-yard field goal on the wargame’s final volley, writing finis to a strong-armed second-half comeback as the Gilmer Buckeyes were propelled

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Buckeyes shutout Panthers, 54-0

By Phillip Williams PARIS–The Gilmer Buckeyes toted up 41 points before twirling time in wringing the woefully winless North Lamar Panthers, 54-0–the hosts’ fifth straight

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Bears win District Crown

By Elizabeth McKamy t wasn’t perfect and it sure wasn’t easy but the Gladewater Bears claimed the District 6 3A D1 crown with a 63– victory over the Cardinals of Sabine Friday

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