TxDOT urges you to find a sober ride during holidays

   AUSTIN – The holiday season gets its official start next week as many Texans gather around the table for Thanksgiving dinner. But for the families of the 1,246 people killed last year in

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GFD helps check dam for structural problems

The City of Gladewater got a closer look at voids, structural weaknesses and other issues with the Lake Gladewater Dam Wednesday. In a joint effort by Gladewater Fire Department personnel and

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Pope removes Tyler’s Bishop Strickland after opposition to church reforms

From The Texas Tribune  –  Pope Francis has removed the bishop of Tyler, Joseph Strickland, who had been openly critical of the pope’s efforts to reform the Catholic Church to be more inclusive

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No local polling spot for Gladewater voters

There were no nearby polling locations available for Gladewater’s Gregg County residents last Tuesday, and it’s sparked a fresh conversation between local and county officials. Importantly, a $19

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Volunteers urgently needed to support The Salvation Army’s Christmas initiatives

While some may think it is still a little early to unpack the holiday decorations, The Salvation Army has been hard at work, planning Christmas programs for several months. Now, as the red

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Buckeyes advance in playoffs by beating Sunnyvale with last second FG

By Phillip Williams TYLER–Gilmer Buckeyes kicker Brayden Pate sealed his foes’ fate by airlifting a game-winning 34-yard field goal with only three seconds left as Gilmer stupefied

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Capital murder suspect in custody, caught in California

By Phillip Williams Capital murder suspect Alvin Charles McKnight Jr. was captured by police in San Bernardino, Calif., Wednesday night, 11 days after the double homicide that led to him being

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Upshur murder suspect now among DPS’s 10 most wanted fugitives

By Phillip Williams A capital murder suspect in a recent Upshur County double homicide has been named to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s 10 most wanted fugitives list, Sheriff Larry

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Gladewater Council to meet Thursday

The Gladewater City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 and discuss the following agenda items: • Approve a blanket permit for a Chili Cookoff hosted by Beautiful Tribe on Saturday, November

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‘We have heroes among us’

As U.S. Marine Jim Jones looked out over the audience in the Gladewater Former Students Association building Saturday, the veteran could count almost a score of heroes in the crowd. There are

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Local dancer to perform in holiday favorite ‘The Nutcracker’

A Gladewater dancer is eager to step out on stage again this holiday season, and she’s deep into rehearsals for Tyler Junior College’s 35th annual production of “The Nucracker.” Cierra Mays says

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