Upshur County indictments handed down
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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
Read MoreBuckeyes defeat North Lamar, 49-12
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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
Read MoreCountywide dumping set for Oct. 28
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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
Read MoreWhat’s Happening
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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
Read MoreJefferson beats Gladewater 42-21
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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
Read MoreEarly voting begins Monday in state election
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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.
Read MoreDry Conditions Could Pose Challenges for Waterfowl Hunters This Season
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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
Read MoreAero modelers host Nov. 4 fly-in
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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
Read MoreSummer-collegiate team OK’d at WO ballpark
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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 &
Read MoreGladewater’s city-wide cleanup big success
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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.
Read MoreGladewater City council to meet Thursday at 6
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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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