[Local retired educator and author Rick McCaw drops off copies of his new book, “The Texas You Don’t Know,” July 19 to Gladewater Museum’s history aficionados (from left)

Summer ‘State of the City’ includes major commercial announcement “You know we’re getting a Starbucks, right?” Charlie Smith asks, eager to share the good news.

City of Gladewater officials say they’re eager to hear from community members Thursday during the first Town Hall meeting hosted by Mayor Brandy Flanagan. The public dialogue is for set 6

There’s a mini-menagerie heading to Gladewater Thursday as the Creature Teacher visits Lee-Bardwell Public Library. The fun kicks-off at 11 a.m. July 25 in the library’s meeting room

Gladewater ISD trustees Monday evening approved the appointment of former GISD chief Mike Morrison as interim superintendent following the resignation of Dr. Sedric Clark last week. A boilerplate

Gladewater’s Brandy Flanagan has set her first ‘Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting’ for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25 – it’s a “pivotal” kick-off alongside other city council members, a new outreach “dedicated

Upshur County Commissioners Court on Monday finalized a $1,200 pay raise for most elected county officials, but two commissioners said they won’t accept their respective salary increases.

A homeowner’s car repair turned disastrous Tuesday evening – fortunately, no one was injured. Gladewater first responders were dispatched to Mary Street about 8:25 p.m. on an initial report

Gladewater ISD Superintendent Dr. Sedric Clark resigned Monday night, effective Dec. 31. Few details were immediately available following trustees’ regularly-scheduled monthly meeting July

Church’s ‘Boot Camp’ set July 27 Sit ‘Em Down Cowboy Church’s annual Kids for Christ B.O.O.T. Camp returns July 27 at 231 PR 3487 in Big Sandy. The ‘Biblical Outlook & Outreach Training’ is

Gladewater High School incoming junior Kingston Sheffield, right, has collected a pile of metal so far and is angling for more when he heads to the 2024 Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North

Marsha Valdetero prized Gladewater and devoted decades to the community – locals will honor the late Gladewater Chamber of Commerce dynamo once again Saturday in an effort that would be near and

Another day, another leak repaired, another Gladewater valve unearthed. Gladewater Public Works personnel started July with a splash after a break in a two-inch line near Weldon Elementary School

The Gladewater Mirror brought back a small stack of plaques from Texas Press Association’s 2024 Convention & Trade Show last month. Gathering print journalists from across Texas (and

Konin Pharr managed the catch of a lifetime at 11 years-old. A Father’s Day fishing trip turned into a core memory for the young Union Grove angler and his dad, Charles, thanks to a 27-inch

Back in 1994, The Gladewater Mirror’s front page Dec. 21 heralded the looming development of a new two-story, 37-room motel at 1101 East Broadway. It’s been almost three decades since “Council

“Let me tell you some really exciting news – we had more than 1,000 people come into the library last month.” Maybe it’s the weather sending locals into the stacks at Lee-Bardwell Public Library.

July Fourth is a day of celebration across the United States. The Fourth of July commemorates American independence and millions of people throughout the country celebrate the day with family and

Total revenues and expenditures increased by 4 percent in Gladewater ISD’s $22 million financial plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Notably, GISD trustees did not adopt a tax rate June 24 for the

Gladewater has too many buildings languishing in limbo in the hands of absentee and apathetic owners, Mayor Brandy Flanagan says, and progress demands action. “I want us to be strict on this,”

The Special Investigations Unit of the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office arrested eight suspects on various charges in May, Sheriff Larry Webb said last week. Details of the arrests, all resulting

A grant of up to $300,000 of storm recovery dollars is slated to fund a new comprehensive plan for White Oak to help steer the city’s progress for the foreseeable future. During their monthly

Some out-of-town nonprofit panhandlers are in the clear as far as local ordinances are concerned, but the Dallas-based group’s recurring collections at the intersection Hwy. 80 and 271 have

It’s hard to say who was more excited (and/or anxious) about the Young Eagles first-time flights Saturday morning – the participating kids or the parents cheering from the tarmac at Gladewater

The local debate on regulations for shipping container homes is unsettled, but it is moving forward – employees at Gladewater City Hall are developing the outline of an updated ordinance that

It’s a wrap … The 87th Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo is now in the record books following Saturday night’s action. And the numbers prove it was a great time for all – as 12,575 rodeo fans

“I’m going to put you to the test.” Listen for the clues and cues, Sandy Redd told her young charges last week: Intro. Outro. Hook. Verse. Bridge. How do they feature in

White Oak ISD trustees are expected to meet in special session Friday and take action on the superintendent’s resignation. The closed session agenda for the noon special meeting June 14

The City of Gladewater does not issue burn permits. It’s a frequent inquiry at City Hall and Gladewater Fire Department, and local officials are angling to simplify the answer. Whether conditions

Fortunately, it didn’t break the skin. One of Gladewater Police Department’s ‘frequent flyers’ was arrested after allegedly shoplifting and creating a disturbance at Dollar General. Before the

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(Photo: A vehicle drives through floodwaters on Shell Camp Road Tuesday afternoon following days of rough, wet weather.) A 13-year-old Gladewater girl fell into a drainage ditch during Sunday’s

Some local boaters’ late night river run ultimately became the first real life test for Gladewater Swift Water Rescue crew in the wee hours May 24. According to Gladewater Fire Chief Mike

GPD: Boys, 16 and 14, may be behind other recent incidents near East Lake Drive |  Photo illustration from Unsplash.com  | Some Gladewater homeowners got an early morning wake-up call Thursday as

White Oak’s Piney Woods TimberHogs are set for their Home Opener at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, May 30. They’ll be facing off against the Fort Smith Marshalls at Roughnecks Baseball Stadium. It’s the

C.A.S.T. for Kids is ready to net some new anglers June 1 at Lake Gladewater. Tailored for children ages 6-18 with special needs, the ‘Catch A Special Thrill’ event aims to give the

“Each carries within us the memories of that time – the scorching heat, the endless sand, the thunder of artillery and the bonds forged in the crucible of combat.” There are countless

Originally known as Decoration Day, the nationwide period of mourning for deceased service men and women began as 1868 order by the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, John A.

It’s Rodeo Time in Gladewater! The 87th Annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo rides into town June 5 – 8 at the Gladewater Rodeo Arena with many of the biggest rodeo stars in the PRCA and WPRA

“Today marks a historic moment in our town’s story – a moment filled with promise, hope, and the spirit of unity. I stand before you completely humbled and honored to accept the responsibility as

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  AUSTIN – As we approach Memorial Day and summertime, Texans throughout the state will head to the water for fun and recreation. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters

Well, the streak is over. The latest sales tax announcement from the state comptroller’s office shows the City of Gladewater’s revenue allocation for May 2024 didn’t quite keep pace with the 2023

Gladewater City Council members have a limited agenda for a special session scheduled Thursday evening. In addition to the standard Call to Order at 6 p.m. (featuring an invocation and the

GLADEWATER – It’s Rodeo Time in Gladewater! The 87th Annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo rides into town June 5 – 8 at the Gladewater Rodeo Arena with many of the biggest rodeo stars in

The Special Investigations Unit of the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office arrested 13 suspects in April on various charges, many of them drug-related, Sheriff Larry Webb announced last week. Details

Sixteen outstanding Gladewater ISD educators will receive the prestigious Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment. “This recognition underscores the exemplary commitment and dedication of these

The key role is vacant at Gladewater Economic Development Corporation right now, but board members have tapped a familiar face to fill it – at least on a temporary basis. Following last month’s

White Oak officials went back to the drawing board one last time, just in time – right before new water rates were to go into effect, City Hall stopped short, hit pause and re-crafted their