Due diligence develops decent dam designation

The Lake Gladewater dam is back in a holding pattern — this time for all the right reasons. “We’re all in compliance with everything now,” Mike Simmons says, “the

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Not all’s well at White Oak’s oil & gas sites

Dale Thomas took up his lance last week and spurred White Oak City Council members to tilt at the town’s weathered well sites. “Your ordinances are not being enforced,” he told

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Incumbent withdraws, two Gladewater council races remain

Days after final filing finished for local office, one of Gladewater’s incumbents withdrew Feb. 18, leaving two council seats in contention May 3. Initially, there were three contested

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Pilot injured in late-night crash at airport

A 24-year-old pilot is being treated at a local hospital after his plane missed the runway Monday night in the midst of an apparent mechanical failure. First responders from multiple agencies

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Put a good shine on those boots: Chamber banquet set March 27

Gladewater Chamber of Commerce is rounding up a crew to hit the trail and head West for the organization’s 94th annual Membership Banquet. This year’s soiree is set for 6:15 p.m. to 8

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White Oak may avoid litigation to reclaim development funds

After months of wrangling (and imminent litigation) a resolution’s on the table for the return of $150,000 tied to a stalled economic development project in White Oak. Last week, a dialogue

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Local ballots take shape with filing cutoff Friday

There’s a bit more than a day to go for candidates to file their bids for local office. Statewide, the deadline’s 5 p.m. Friday to secure a spot on a ballot May 3, so it’s still

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Second annual CAST for Kids fishing excursion set May 31

Lake Gladewater’s second C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing event is coming up May 31. The moniker aims to cultivate young anglers with special needs, inviting them to ‘Catch A Special

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White Oak Police Chief retiring

“I’m hangin’ her up.” Terry Roach has been in public service for the better part of 43 years. He’ll be retiring as White Oak Police Chief April 25 after more than a

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Coalition presses transparency legislation at capitol

The Texas Sunshine Coalition, a diverse group of nearly 20 organizations supporting government transparency, is working to pass state legislation this year to promote the free flow of

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Beautification board brings back Adopt-A-Spot outreach

Gladewater’s Beautification Advisory Board is ready to resurrect it’s ‘Adopt-a-Spot’ program for 2025, giving locals a direct way to enhance their community. “If we

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