Council has flare-up over city-owned lake house

By James Draper Gladewater council members had a brief flare-up during their June 15, divided over whether or not to separate the city’s lake house from the lake store – and whether or not it was

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Local authorities coordinate with state on storm disaster declaration

By James Draper After more than a week of storm clean up and all its challenges, Gladewater firefighters have been forced to shift their focus to the heat. Earlier this week, GFD Chief Mike

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City gets clean audit report

The City of Gladewater’s auditor recently gave council members kudos for their healthy fund balances and efficient bookkeeping. Albert Garcia of Mays & Associates attended the council’s June

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Happy Independence Day 2023

Gladewater’s Happy 247th Birthday America event and fireworks show is set for 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 3, at Lake Gladewater. A Sky Dive Team will drop in at 6 p.m. followed by DJ Randy

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What’s Happening | June 29

Hefner to speak at town hall meeting District 5 State Rep. Cole Hefner (R-Mt. Pleasant) will hold a public town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday (June 29) at the Gilmer Civic Center. Hefner, a

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New reporting system helps curtail illegal dumping

The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) is proud to announce the launch of a new reporting system designed to combat illegal dumping and keep East Texas clean. The system, called RID –

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Lake Warden discussion underway

By James Draper With council support, Interim City Manager Charlie Smith is determining who will take the wheel out at Lake Gladewater and get the ship righted in the days, weeks and months

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GISD adopts $21 million budget for ’23-24

Districts statewide await word from Austin on school taxes By JAMES DRAPER Gladewater ISD trustees unanimously-approved the district’s financial plan for the 2023-2024 school year Monday

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4TH OF JULY BY THE NUMBERS…

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State Officials OK Record $1.19 Billion for Texas A&M System

Undergraduate tuition, academic fees for Texas residents frozen for next two years   BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved a record $1.19 billion in new spending for

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Let’s RODEO!!!

The 86th Annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo begins June 7 and runs through June 10, with PRCA rodeo action every night. This Special Edition brings you information about those in the arena –

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