Gladewater follows flushing plan after flag from TCEQ

The water’s safe to drink, but the City of Gladewater was recently notified of a ‘Maximum Contaminant Level Violation’ for excess chlorine residuals in its lines. Per city

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What’s Happening

GHS Class of ’84 holding reunion The Gladewater High School Class of 1984 will hold its 40th Class Reunion June 7-8, and organizers are inviting the GHS Classes of 1981 through 1987 to join

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PUT A PING ON IT | Chamber tourism data paints positive picture

From local cell towers’ perspective, there were lots of visitors dropping by downtown Gladewater in 2023. Gladewater Chamber of Commerce’s Lois Reed updated council members on ‘ping’ data

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ELITE Pathfinders hold spotlight at Red Rock

The Red Rock Historical Association celebrated its 15th annual ELITE Pathfinder event Feb. 17, honoring individuals from Northeast Texas for their service to the community. “We believe that it is

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Pupils prep presentations for Weldon Science Fair March 5

“Science is everywhere.” It’s a key element of 5th Grade teacher Miguel Reyes’ lessons, and a fundamental part of the upcoming science fair he’s planning with his throng of students at Weldon

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Primary election Tuesday

The statewide Republican and Democratic primary elections for offices ranging from President to state and county level are scheduled Tuesday. Early voting risn through this Friday. Only three

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Capital Highlights

Early voting ends Friday Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S.

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WOISD takes middle ground on chaplains in school

White Oak ISD’s trustees are taking the middle path on state legislation codifying chaplains in schools. During their Feb. 12 meeting, the school board followed WOISD Superintendent Dr. William

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Capital Highlights

Federal judge appears skeptical of new border law A federal judge is expected to rule quickly on the constitutionality of a Texas law about to go into effect that institutes new state penalties

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Man jailed on $1 million bond in Gilmer woman’s murder

A Gilmer woman is dead and a 40-year-old man was incarcerated in Upshur County Jail on a $1 million bond for her murder. Gilmer Police Department confirmed Vennessa Smith’s death in a 1

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Man gets life sentence in father’s death

A jury in Gilmer Feb. 15 sentenced Michael Timothy Caffey to life imprisonment after convicting him of the 2023 beating death of his father. The 115th District Court jury in Upshur County took

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