Upshur County indictments handed down

By Phillip Williams The Upshur County Grand Jury recently returned 18 indictments, 11 of them sealed, and no-billed one case, said District Attorney Billy Byrd. Defendants, charges and bond

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Buckeyes defeat North Lamar, 49-12

By Phillip Williams Although the East Texas Yamboree carnival, with its array of dutifully discombobulating attractions, was blocks away from Gilmer’s Jeff Traylor Stadium Friday night, the

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Countywide dumping set for Oct. 28

The Upshur County government will host one of its two annual County-Wide Cleanups, where county residents can dump certain items free of charge, Saturday, Oct. 28. It is set from 8 a.m. to 3:30

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What’s Happening

Fall/Winter jacket, coat drive underway After collecting shoes for local students over the summer, the Darla’s Angels outreach has partnered with Body of Believers Ministries for a Fall/Winter

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Jefferson beats Gladewater 42-21

On a night where the Gladewater Bears celebrated the Weldon Bumblebees with the 2nd annual Weldon game as they hosted the district leading Jefferson Bulldogs on Friday night. Jefferson jumped out

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Early voting begins Monday in state election

Early voting for the Nov. 7 elections on 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution opens Monday. Early voting dates and hours for Upshur voters at the civic center are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Dry Conditions Could Pose Challenges for Waterfowl Hunters This Season

AUSTIN- Lingering drought conditions throughout much of Texas could present challenges as waterfowl hunters prepare for the start of the new season. The dry habitat conditions in many parts of

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Aero modelers host Nov. 4 fly-in

The East Texas Aero Modelers will host their annual Fun Fly Saturday, Nov. 4, benefiting Toys for Tots. The club has been hosting the fly-in for more than 20 years, and the members will descend

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Summer-collegiate team OK’d at WO ballpark

City council members have greenlit the formation of a summer-collegiate team tied to White Oak’s ballpark. The team name’s to be determined as the organizers of East Texas Sports &

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Gladewater’s city-wide cleanup big success

  Gladewater residents topped off 13 roll-away trash containers in just four hours Saturday morning. “Getting the tonnage is a near-impossible guess,” according to City Hall’s Al Harrison.

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Gladewater City council to meet Thursday at 6

The Gladewater City Council will meet Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the following agenda items: • Investment report for quarter ending September 30, 2023 • Engagement

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