More parents seek transfers for kids into WOISD schools

By James Draper With more than two dozen transfer applications in-hand and more incoming, White Oak ISD Superintendent Dr. William Paul was quick to remind trustees the district’s transfer policy

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Gladewater council rules it needs rules

Gladewater council members spent a good portion of their July 20 session talking about rules of order, and the dialogue soon proved the need for some form of guidelines to streamline discussion.

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City makes incremental improvements to dam

It’s one step at a time to get the dam at Lake Gladewater back into solid condition – progress is gradual, so far, but at least it’s measurable. While the June 16 storm delayed

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GISD preparing for Aug. 10 start

School kicks-off Aug. 10 at Gladewater ISD, but there are some key dates ahead of time that parents and students shouldn’t miss. Dr. Sedric Clark outlined the back-to-school timeline for trustees

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What’s Happening

Manna House needs donations The local Manna House is always in need of food so they can help our neighbors. So please continue your weekly donations of jelly and cereal, along with bread, canned

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White Oak water rates on tap for Tuesday talk

The City of White Oak has another meeting set for Tuesday night to discuss a looming increase in the community’s water rates. It’s a lot to discuss, city coordinator Jimmy Purcell

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July 20, 1969 – Space program’s success cements NASA veteran’s faith

  By JAMES DRAPER “Failure is not an option – when you are with God.” It’s a mantra near and dear to Jonny Ferguson’s heart. The first half of the phrase was spoken

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Beef cattle production event expected to draw 1,900 to Bryan-College Station

    The 69th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in Bryan-College Station will offer some cutting-edge information and ranch technology, along with basic beef cattle

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Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens for 2023–24 Season Applications

    AUSTIN – New hunting opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program,

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Council approves GEDCO amended contract

Gladewater Economic Development Corporation is hard at work on a new prospect, still very much under wraps as Executive Director Michelle Palmer and other stakeholders work with the as-yet

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Alcohol permits pass on split vote

A pair of alcohol-related public hearings drew support from Gladewater council members in June, but there weren’t unanimous ‘Cheers’ from the elected officials. The first hearing June 15 was a

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