What’s Happening

GISD super chamber guest speaker Dr. Sedric Clark will be spotlighting local schools Sept. 12 during Gladewater Chamber of Commerce’s latest Quarterly Business Meeting. The Gladewater ISD

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Let the Good Times Roar | Gladewater Homecoming 2023

  Gladewater High School Homecoming 2023 will be held Friday night prior to the kickoff between the Bears and Spring Hill. The GHS Senior Homecoming Court includes Hadassah Balcorta, Emma

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White Oak finalizes increases to water, taxes

White Oak’s tax rate and water charges will be increasing in coming weeks as city leaders strive to close the gap toward sustainable numbers after years of relatively low figures. Council

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Great Texas Birding Classic Raises Thousands for Habitat Conservation

  AUSTIN— The Great Texas Birding Classic, the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, raised $47,000 for projects benefitting native Texas habitats and species.

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County library features storytime

Two books will be read to small children at both of the Upshur County Library’s two weekly “Storytime” sessions in Gilmer on Thursday, Sept. 7. To be presented at the 10 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. events

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Kilgore clips Buckeyes, 24-23

By Phillip Williams KILGORE–After what has beset them in their initial two outings this season, should the Gilmer Buckeyes be paired against yet another battalion of Bulldogs any time in

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Bears fall to Tigers

The Gladewater Bears fell in their home opener at Jack V. Murphy Stadium, 42-26, to the Mount Vernon Tigers. The loss leaves the Bears at 0-2. Next week the Bears will host the Spring Hill

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Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Water, Boating Safety This Labor Day Weekend

    AUSTIN—With the summer boating season winding down, many Texans are making plans to escape the unrelenting heat by hitting the water one last time. This holiday weekend, Texas Game

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Rep. Dean talks education with civic groups

“I want to talk about education to start with.” District 7 Rep. Jay Dean didn’t stray far from the topic of Texas schools Aug. 16 during a local Town Hall meeting with

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Gladewater city council approves tax rate cut

By James Draper The City of Gladewater’s budget and tax rate were all but ready for a vote Thursday night – a key piece of bookkeeping had to be squared away first, though. Ultimately, the

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CHAPEL HILL GASHES GILMER, 71-53

By Phillip Williams ‘Twas most likely the most overwhelming Ode to Offense in Gilmer High School football history when two state-ranked behemoths, the Chapel Hill Bulldogs and Gilmer

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