The called workshop on game rooms by the Upshur County Commissioners’ Court will be held Wednesday (Feb. 19) at 10 a.m. at the Upshur County Courthouse. Attached are the proposed

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.   The Power of Love After a Falls County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed in the line of duty in

AUSTIN— With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Texans are making plans with the special people in their lives. Bring your best two- or four-legged pal to a Texas State Park and experience

  The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.   Lawn Enforcement On Jan. 3, a Newton County game warden completed an investigation

AUSTIN – While you are making big plans for the upcoming Super Bowl weekend, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding football fans to “Plan While You Can” for a sober ride before

BEAUMONT, Texas – A 41-year-old Ft. Lauderdale, Florida woman has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown

The East Texas Fruit and Vegetable Conference is set for Feb. 21 in Nacogdoches. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. at the Nacogdoches

An East Texas Pasture Management workshop will be held Feb. 21 in Overton. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program will be held from 1-6 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Upshur-Gregg Soil and Water Conservation District No. 417 will hold its 66th annual Conservation Awards Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 13 in Gilmer. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Upshur

The East Texas Oil Museum at Kilgore College will host a meeting of the local chapter of the American Chemical Society on Thursday, Feb. 6. The event, which is free and open to the public, is set

MARSHALL, Texas – A 31-year-old Hallsville, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D.

  COLLEGE STATION – Tax season is fast approaching and forest landowners may want to refresh their knowledge of timber tax laws. The 2020 Texas Timber Income and Property Tax Workshop will

TYLER – On January 22, 2020 at 11:11 AM, Troopers responded to a fatal crash on SH-149, two miles southeast of the city of Lakeport in Gregg County.  The investigators preliminary report

Such topics as maintenance of county roads and property taxes were among the topics which candidates in the March 3 Upshur County Republican primary discussed Monday night at a forum at the Open

TYLER – Last night at approximately 7:40, Troopers responded to assist Longview Police Department on a stolen vehicle that was evading their officers.  The suspect, Preston Ryan Bradford, 29, of

By Phillip Williams A former Harmony ISD teacher who is past president of the school’s band booster club has been indicted and arrested on felony charges that she stole $27,000 from the

TYLER – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind all Texans to do their part to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by obeying traffic laws, practicing safe driving habits

It’s almost that time! Santa will be headed to East Texas Tuesday night, so make sure you and your family follow the Jolly Old Elf’s progress by following this link to the NORAD Santa

AUSTIN— The University Interscholastic League released UPDATED conference and division cutoff numbers and preliminary enrollment figures for the 2020-2022 reclassification and realignment today

The Bears played their hearts out and then some in the heartbreaking double OT loss to undefeated Pottsboro 34-35 in Sulphur Springs. The Bears comeback in the second half was one for the history

By Phillip Williams LONGVIEW–When Pleasant Grove vs. Gilmer redux assumed center stage before what was anticipated to be a mesmerized mob Friday night at Lobo Stadium, the rematch proved a

Upshur County Commissioner Pct.1 Paula Gentry has formally decided to not seek a third term on the Upshur County Commissioners’ Court. With Gentry’s exit from the race, that leaves

ATHENS – Master fly-fisher Bob Cappallo of Corsicana will teach fly-fishing for beginners 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens. The classes

ELLERY PAGE GAY Memorial Services will be held for Ellery Page Gay on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at McCauley and Son Memorial Chapel in Gladewater. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to

Bears win AGAIN! Region Semi-final Champs defeat Winnsboro 27-7. The Bears will face off with Pottsboro in Sulpher Springs Friday at 7:30 p.m. More pictures posted in Gladewater Mirror timeline.

By Phillip Williams ALLEN–It appears that the script for the Gilmer-Waco Connally playoff pairing here Friday night was drafted to resemble a confounding combination of an episode of The

Due to contractor tie-in work on a water line being done on E. Lake Drive the water tower level dropped below the allowed amount causing a BOIL WATER NOTICE to be issued.  

By Phillip Williams MESQUITE–To those who aver the aged adage that “the third time is the charm,” the Gilmer Buckeyes reply the rejoinder, “Give me a second.” The

Gladewater Bears take the Class 3A Region II DI Area Champions! Bears defeat Van Alystine Panthers 72-43. The Bears are expected to face off against Winnsboro Friday at 2 p.m. in Mt. Pleasant.

SHREVEPORT, La., Nov. 19, 2019 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, will join Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize the fourth

AUSTIN — The State Bar of Texas Jury Service Committee is seeking feedback from people summoned to jury duty about their experiences.The committee has created an online survey designed to elicit

  A fire inside a travel trailer left a 63-year-old Gladewater man dead Sunday evening. The fire occurred off Pear Road just after 6 p.m.. The state fire marshal’s office is reportedly

By Phillip Williams TYLER–Gilmer Buckeyes quarterback Mason Hurt heaved two TDs while teammates D.J. Shead and Darrell Bush tallied two apiece, and their defensive teammates staged their

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today announced ahead of the 2020 primary and general elections that the Office of the Secretary of State will join fellow members of the

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System will present a free community seminar, “Keeping You in Motion,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, at the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy

By Phillip Williams TEXARKANA–Gilmer Buckeyes quarterback Mason Hurt heaved four touchdown tosses while Gilmer’s “Black Flag Defense” dealt its second shutout of the

City officials say it is no longer necessary to boil your water, following the water leak and low pressure that occurred late last week, Test results so the water is safe to drink now.

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries management staff are considering changes to freshwater fishing regulations at water bodies located in Cooke, Tom Green, Grayson, and

On November 3 at approximately 02:50 A.M. a Gladewater officer observed a vehicle run the red light at highway 80 and Main St. the officer initiated his overhead emergency lights as well as

We “Fall Back” an hour this weekend, and everyone loves the extra hour of sleep… but how does it affect our bodies? CHRISTUS experts can help you address: Some studies show that gaining an extra

 AUSTIN –With duck hunting season getting underway in most of the state in early November, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean, drain and dry

First Sightings Reported in Seadrift in early October AUSTIN – With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is

Tickets for the 2019 UIL Football State Championships being played at AT&T Stadium are available for purchase. All 11-man and six-man football championships will be played at the same

By Phillip Williams GILMER–Hogtied 0-0 at twirling time, and trailing 6-0 early in the third quarter, the Gilmer Buckeyes abruptly unleashed running back Darrell Bush for three touchdowns

Reduced bag limits for pintails heading into the season; Goose population continues to flounder AUSTIN— Hunters heading to the field this fall with hopes to fill their plates with delicious ducks

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens recently traveled to Kruger National Park in South Africa to begin an annual professional exchange program with South African National Parks Game Rangers. The program

By Phillip Williams TEXARKANA–The Pleasant Grove Hawks utilized potent passing in the first half, and lethal landlubbing in the second, to garrote the Gilmer Buckeyes, 37-24, in a District

October 21 – November 1, 2019  Early voting is from October 21 – November 1. The League of Women Voters reminds registered voters that voting early is easy. The hours are convenient.