By Phillip Williams PITTSBURG–Quarterback Brandon Tennison heaved four touchdown throws as the Gilmer Buckeyes toted up a stupefying 31-0 lead at first quarter’s end, lengthened it to

By Beth McKamy The Gladewater Bears, despite missing several key starters, proved why they are a team to be afraid of this season. Gladewater’s Eligia Carter and Devon Walker combined for

Monday at 7:25 PM, Troopers responded to a fatal auto vs. pedestrian crash on US 80, approximately four miles west of the city of Gladewater.  The investigators preliminary report indicates that

By Elizabeth McKamy The Gladewater offense outscored Atlanta 21-7 in the 3rd Quarter and the Bear defense shutdown the potent Rabbit running attack, allowing only 13 rushing yards in the 2nd

By Phillip Williams Quarterback Brandon Tennison heaved four touchdowns and hoofed for another as the Gilmer Buckeyes stultified the Spring Hill Panthers, 59-13, in the teams’ opening

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to take advantage of the extended early voting period ahead of the November 3rd general election,

Ford Motor Company and your Texas Ford Dealers are proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week trophy for week 5 – among these winners

By Elizabeth McKamy The skies over Jack V. Murphy “Bear” Stadium were filled with missiles as Gladewater’s “Air Raid” brought down the Eagles of Tatum 42-21 here

By Phillip Williams GILMER–Although the Carthage Bulldogs left their band back home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that did not deter the defending state titleists from pillaging the

By Elizabeth McKamy The fans got all they asked for Friday night at R E St John Memorial Stadium in Kilgore as the visiting Gladewater Bears scored 21 unanswered points to come from behind to

By Phillip Williams GILMER–The unvanquished Gilmer Buckeyes, finding themselves in a flabbergasting 21-point freefall at twirling time against an upstart underdog, staged a stupefying

  The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSCT) has received a $2.8 million grant for a study ofMycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), which infects a third of the world’s

AUSTIN – Texans may think they know how to correctly install and use their children’s car seats, but nearly 60 percent of the time they’re used incorrectly. That’s why TxDOT is helping drivers

ATTENTION: Gladewater Bear fans, alums and supporters all across Bear Nation. PLEASE  join in on the FUN and make a DIFFERENCE in the education of all our BEAR CUBS and Big BEARS! Plan to

By Elizabeth McKamy It was the Keomodre Horace show Friday night at Roughrider Stadium.  Center’s Sr RB amassed 381 yards on 23 carries, scoring 5 touchdowns and leading the Roughriders to

By Phillip Williams ATLANTA–The first half was an Ode to Offense by both teams, but after Twirling Time, only the unvanquished Gilmer Buckeyes continued composing the verses while the

By Elizabeth McKamy The “Air Raid” was in full force here at Jack V. Murphy Stadium, as the Gladewater Bears and their fans celebrated Homecoming with a 66-21 victory over the

By Phillip Williams HENDERSON–Beset by two early-game fumbles which mired them with a 14-0 deficit, the Gilmer Buckeyes toted up a 22-14 lead at twirling time, then had to weather an

AUSTIN – Whether you’re just driving around town or traveling the open roads this Labor Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages all motorists to practice safe driving habits

After multiple extensions, benefits to end September 30, 2020 Austin – In today’s open meeting of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, commissioners approved a timeline for winding down the

ATTENTION: The Gladewater/Gilmer football game has been moved to Friday at 7:30 pm at Jack V. Murphy Stadium, due to the potential for severe weather.

 Beware of Entities Posing as State Agencies to Send Purchase Orders AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a consumer alert warning Texans and Texas companies to exercise caution with any

The North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) will waive fees on Toll colleen.colby@netrma.org 49 starting today, August 26, at noon to support evacuations in advance of Hurricane

If you seek free COVID-19 testing, please view these free COVID testing opportunities that are being made available to residents from any city in East Texas who can receive a free test at either

‘On the Line with AgriLife’ series continues The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in District 6, serving the counties of West Texas, will address the basics of pasture management when it

Thank you to our many sponsors for helping produce our 2020 special section saluting women in business.        

  Willie Paul Jopling is charged with felony theft after writing bad check for bulls Canton, Texas — It was supposed to be a simple exchange between ranchers. One from East Texas and the

AG Paxton and DOJ Partner to Warn Consumers of Fraudsters Selling Counterfeit, Mislabeled, Non-Existent PPE AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton, in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Offices

Shares Federal Assistance Available for East Texas Workers WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today joined members of the Pittsburg, Mt. Pleasant, Gilmer, Gladewater, and Mt. Vernon

TYLER – DPS Troopers in Upshur County are asking for the public’s help in the investigation of a hit-and-run crash on July 17, 2020, at 11:22 a.m., which resulted in the death of a motorist on US

  Despite COVID-19 travel restrictions, quarantine, travel insurance claim denied   MARSHALL – An East Texas woman has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the company that serves

The City of Gladewater is providing the latest official Upshur and Gregg county information for the week ending on July 17, 2020 concerning COVID-19 cases. According to Gladewater Mayor JD Shipp,

The National Junior College Athletic Association voted today that all close-contact fall sports will be moved to the spring, according to Jimmy Rieves, Kilgore College athletic director. The vote

According to Trey Hattaway, Gregg County District Clerk, starting June 1, the Supreme Court of Texas and the Office of Court Administration gave the courts permission to resume limited jury

    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