SHREVEPORT – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has denied approval of a plan by Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company,

A Gladewater ISD cafeteria employee has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Sedric G. Clark, Superintendent of Schools for the Gladewater Independent School District. The employee worked

More than 159,000 cases have been reported in the state, and more than 2,400 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. An estimated 84,818 people have

The moves, announced Friday morning, represent Abbott’s most dramatic action yet in response a surge in cases after he allowed businesses to reopen in the state. Gov. Greg Abbott at a press

Gladewater Fire Department had their Driver/Engineer promotion this evening at City Hall. The 3 officers (John McNevin, Luis Villalpando, and Justin Reneau) were presented with their new badge

Upshur County Sheriff Larry Webb released the following information. On June 18, 2020 at approximately 7:40 am the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Shooting call located in the

We are reporting to you a new confirmed positive case within the Upshur County region of the Gladewater community,” Gladewater Mayor J.D. Shipp said Tuesday evening. “This new case is

The city of Gladewater has a new confirmed positive case within the Upshur County region of our community, said Gladewater Mayor J.D. Shipp.  This results in the following within the city limits

TYLER – At 11:49 Sunday night, State Troopers responded to a fatal crash on IH-20, westbound at the SH-31 exit ramp, in Gregg County. The investigators preliminary report indicates that the

In what has become a moot point, a Gladewater High School senior will be allowed to join her fellow students Friday night at Jack V. Murphy Stadium for graduation ceremonies. Sedric G. Clark,

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Regents on Friday voted  to reopen the System’s 11 university campuses for the fall semester, employing a mixture of face-to-face

The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office is opening a criminal investigation involving false statements provided on three Game Room applications provided by Harry Fox of Gilmer, Texas. These locations

On May 23, 2020, a body was discovered on the ground along Crabapple Road in Upshur County. At that time an autopsy was ordered by Justice of the Peace Lyle Potter. An investigation was begun

Gladewater High School will hold a Graduation Parade Friday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, June 5 at 8 p.m. graduation ceremonies will be held at Jack V. Murphy Stadium for ticketed guests of

AUSTIN — On Monday, May 25th, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush will be hosting a virtual Memorial Day ceremony to honor and remember our military

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans that scammers have been spotted posing as state agencies to solicit money from hardworking consumers. There are variations of this scam,

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.58 billion in April, 9.3 percent less than in April 2019, the steepest decline since January 2010. The majority of

  Rodney Davis’ bout with COVID-19 was so bad that he wants to make sure he can do anything he can to help others suffering from the virus. Davis, 44, of Grand Saline, plans to participate

Join with our many fine sponsors in welcoming Spring. The COVID-19 virus has given many of us extra time at home, so why not make the most of this time and struck up your home and yard.  

Review the plan: https://drive.google.com/open?id=116LuU_egN_lfvaK-wNrzX0bpX1kr4wX7   AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing

No more COVID-19 cases in Gladewater Gladewater Mayor JD Shipp announced the following: We would like to provide an update on the three confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the city limits of

For a look at the statewide outlook, go to: https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/ed483ecd702b4298ab01e8b9cafc8b83

The Kilgore College Foundation has reviewed endowment levels and will release more than $600,000 in scholarships to students for the 2020-21 academic year. To apply for scholarships, students

Gladewater Food Takeout Guide  

  Here are the current power outage maps provided by Upshur Rural Electric and SWEPCO: https://ebill.urecc.coop/mapviewer/mapviewer.html…

  AUSTIN—At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment

NET Health has confirmed the second death in East Texas related to COVID-19. The individual is a 56 year-old male who NET Health announced as the singular confirmed case of COVID-19 in the city

The 2020 Hall of Honor Inductees have been unanimously approved by the THSCA Board of Directors.  The inductees will be honored at the THSCA Hall of Honor Banquet sponsored by Balfour, in San

AUSTIN – Today the Railroad Commission of Texas launched the Case Administration Service Electronic System (RRC CASES) public portal, reaching another milestone in increasing transparency of the

The City of Gladewater extended its disaster declaration Tuesday night to May 21, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 Social Distancing Directives the City Council Special Session meeting was held by video

  Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that for many property types, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts.

AUSTIN – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent further spread into the state of Texas from hotspot areas, Governor Greg Abbott has tasked the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

To further combat the spread of COVID-19, Longview Mayor Andy Mack and Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt have issued a mandatory “Shelter-in-Place” order. The orders direct all residents of Longview

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – Mayor Andy Mack has announced a now mandatory shelter-in-place order for the city of Longview, and Judge Bill Stoudt confirms the same order for the whole of Gregg

Gladewater Mayor J.D. Shipp issued a citywide disaster declaration today, March 25, to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The disaster declarations allows the city to be

By Suzanne Bardwell With a growing threat of the spread of COVID-19, Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt issued a voluntary shelter-in-place directive on Tuesday at a 1 p.m. press conference at Gregg

Workforce Solutions East Texas offers families taking part in our Child Care Services (CCS) program guidance, and educational information to combat the spread of COVID-19, as well as how to

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) values the health and safety of Texas veterans, their families, and spouses. To reduce exposure to the COVID-19 virus, starting March 19, 2020

In compliance with Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order issued today to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Texas, the Parks Fitness Center will close at noon on Friday, March 20, until further

AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services encourages all Texans in need of COVID-19 information and referrals to community resources to call the 2-1-1 Texas hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  AUSTIN – Amid growing public health concerns, the March meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission previously scheduled for March 25-26 has been cancelled. All agenda items

Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt issued the following  “Declaration of Local Disaster and Public Health” Monday:   WHEREAS, the disease Covid-19 currently poses a significant

GISD Schools are closed for the next two weeks. Please see the attached letter from the superintendent.

East Texas car enthusiasts didn’t let a virus get in the way of cruising on Gladewater’s brick streets Thursday as the the “Back to the Bricks” resumed thanks to Daylight

March 13, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Today the Judges of Gregg County have cancelled all jury trials and jury service through March 31. This action is based upon guidance provided by the Office of Court

Texas is declaring a statewide public health disaster. There have been at least 50 known cases in the state — 11 identified at a federal quarantine site at Lackland Air Force Base and 39