The seat belts on the bus go up in price as school districts wrangle with new law
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It’s going to take time and no small amount of cash to equip local districts’ school bus fleets with seat belts according to new state law, and the project’s getting rolling now
Read MoreHoliday happenings arrive downtown soon after October’s festivities
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Hot on the heels of Gladewater’s Halloween hijinks, public works personnel will be hanging decorations ahead of the annual Holiday Open House. Crafted each year by Gladewater Chamber of
Read MoreTexas Election Day Reminders for Nov. 4Â
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AUSTIN — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans to prepare for the Nov. 4 Election in Texas. Eligible voters will weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Many
Read MoreIt’s Double, double the candy with EMS Fest, Trunk or Treat on Friday
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Last week’s stormclouds had a silver lining for local treat-or-treaters: their rain check for the 2025 Emergency Services Fall Fest has earned some interest ahead of Friday night’s
Read MoreEarly polling continues Oct. 30-31 with vote on Texas amendments Nov. 4
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Early voting wraps up Friday before Election Day in the Nov. 4 Constitutional Amendment & Special Election. The League of Women Voters of Texas has published another comprehensive,
Read MoreYoung East Texas bull rider sets his eye on PBR future
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Eight seconds isn’t much of a run on a dirt bike, but it’s victory on the back of a bull. Caisen Sims enjoys both, but it’s riding the steer that really gets the 13-year-old’s adrenaline pumping.
Read MoreNeed details on the Texas Constitutional Amendment & Special Election? Here you go…
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The League of Women Voters of Texas has published another comprehensive, nonpartisan voters guide with early voting underway and Election Day coming soon in the Texas Constitutional Amendment
Read MoreWALK WITH THE ANIMALS | Local critters get top-tier care with new ACO on board
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“It’s about doing what we can for the animals.” That’s the mantra for Gladewater Animal Control Officer Shelly Godwin. It goes all the way back to childhood. “My
Read MoreKilgore College names Dr. Staci Pollan Martin interim president effective Nov. 1
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The Kilgore College Board of Trustees voted Oct. 20 to appoint Dr. Staci Pollan Martin as interim president of the college, effective Nov. 1. Martin, who currently serves as KC’s vice
Read MoreQuail Surveys Raise Expectations for Another Quality Hunting Season
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AUSTIN – Quail hunting season kicks off on Nov. 1 in Texas, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey revealed some encouraging population numbers heading
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