[Note: This article has been corrected to reflect a more accurate proposed cap on short-term rentals.]   Short-term rentals at Lake Gladewater have been on the city council’s radar for

White Oak Public Works Director Tracey Fears was killed Saturday in a multi-vehicle wreck that saw another driver arrested for intoxication manslaughter. Fears was a family man, a 53-year-old

A middle-aged man died at Lake Gladewater Thursday afternoon – an official cause of death has not yet been determined. An autopsy is pending, according to Gladewater Police Chief Kyle Ready.

Soon-to-be sixth grader Kinsleigh Gordon will proudly wear the Miss Juneteenth sash Saturday morning. She’s the first honoree for the local MLK/Juneteenth Committee, celebrating 20 years

Rodeo’s rough. The cowboys know it. The cowgirls know it. The horses and bulls know it, too. For Don Gay, that’s not a drawback. It’s part of the draw. “It’s the man-versus-beast synopsis,”

Iesha Fluellen wants to help local youngsters beat the weekday doldrums during summer vacation, and she’s kicking off the effort in White Oak Friday morning. ‘Painting in the

Breakaway roping. Calf roping. Team roping. Steer wrestling. Barrel racing. Bull riding. It’s all on tap once again this June, and in 2026 the fun stretches across not four but five

The City of Gladewater stalled the release of its 2025 dam assessment earlier this Spring but ultimately did not justify withholding the engineer’s report in whole or in part. In response

It’s Rodeo Time in Gladewater! The 89th Annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo rides into town June 10-13 at the Gladewater Rodeo Arena with many of the biggest rodeo stars in the PRCA and WPRA

Slack’s back for a Tuesday night spotlight when the 89th annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo returns next week. “We used to do it years ago that way,” says Kyle Moore, one of the

    AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day arrives at public waterways throughout the state on Saturday, June 7. Texans and out-of-state visitors can cast their lines

“If you sit down and quit, then that’s it.” – Jackie Drake, on her 100th birthday, June 2, 2026   “Keep movin’ – don’t sit down.” It’s a

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.5 billion in May, 6.6 percent more than in May 2025. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based

Each car’s a page in Jerry’s Rice’s life, hundreds of them over a lifetime. Each one’s a story, and he’s excited to share the tale with Gladewater through East Texas

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Today we proudly celebrate the graduates of Gladewater High School, White Oak High School, and Union Grove High School. Your hard work, dedication, and

Gladewater Police Department recognized its Officer and Citizen of the Year May 21, spotlighting Ofc. Nicole Cowan alongside Animal Control Officer Shelly Godwin. Both women were featured early

Joey Walker’s recruiting more captains and boats ahead of Saturday’s third annual ‘Catch A Special Thrill’ outing (aka C.A.S.T. for Kids) on Lake Gladewater. The

Gladewater Police Department is making progress, Chief Kyle Ready says simply. By the numbers, the agency saw a 60 percent increase in traffic stops last year compared to 2024. They’ve more

A downtown RV park is back in consideration Thursday evening. The site of the former Boom Town RV Park is up for a Specific Use Permit to allow six RVs in the paved parking area behind 301 W.

Early voting began Monday in the 2026 May Primary Runoff, and those polls are open through Friday ahead of Election Day May 26. Whether Gregg, Upshur or Smith County, voters in the Republican

Youngsters will be reading more than books at Lee-Bardwell Public Library this year – sheet music’s on the score for summer 2026. It’s coming in a partnership between the Pacific

Don’t buy into the ‘Big Mac Meteorology’ of mainstream media too much – there’s not much weather science underlying a ‘Mega’ or ‘Super’ label for

BY JAMES DRAPER There’s a long chain of custody between the ice house and the consumer’s kitchen – somewhere along the line, 24 thumbtacks ended up in a Gladewater family’s

A 38-year-old Gladewater man was shot in the wee hours of April 16 when he reportedly dropped by his cousin’s house and ended up in an argument with a lodger on the same property. The man,

It was ‘Aye’ for Gladewater ISD’s $8.1 million bond according to 351 out of 479 total Prop A voters in the Spring 2026 election cycle. Meanwhile, incumbent Cori Arevalo received

Voters in White Oak ISD have returned Place 4 incumbent David Trest for another term according to unofficial results released Saturday evening. Facing a challenge from school board newcomer Mason

A challenger for a spot on White Oak ISD School Board was arrested and released from Gregg County Jail last week, facing allegations of family violence. According to various judicial records,

This year’s National Day of Prayer ceremony will ‘Pray for America’ beginning at noon Thursday, May 7, at downtown Veterans’ Memorial Plaza. Gladewater Chamber of

More than just pretty flowers, White Oak High School’s FFA students will have a wide array of flora on-hand May 7-9 during the organization’s Mother’s Day Plant Sale. The group

More than 260 early voters weighed in on Gladewater ISD’s $8.1 million bond issue and one contested school board race in the past week. “We had 97 voters go out and vote today on the

A one-of-a-kind gathering place built on community, family, and the kind of experience Gladewater has never seen before PRESS RELEASE Opening Details Grand Opening Date: April 25, 2026 Location:

A dozen years after 200 acres were brought into the south end of Gladewater, the land’s freshly zoned and poised for future ‘Light Industrial’ development. Just in time, too:

Early voting gets underway today with one contested Gladewater ISD School Board race on the ballot alongside a Yes/No for the school’s $8.1 million bond issue. Simply put, voter approval of

AUSTIN — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 20, to name the sole finalist for the position of president of Kilgore College as part of the college’s ongoing presidential search

The City of Gladewater annexed about 200 acres along Hwy. 271 back in 2014 – more than a decade later, the land near Gladewater Municipal Airport is slated to be rezoned as ‘Light

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 20, to name the sole finalist for the position of president of Kilgore College as part of the college’s ongoing presidential search

White Oak has a two-for-one special coming up: Jucy’s Hamburgers aims to get cooking soon, simultaneously filling an empty property at 106 Hwy. 80 and bringing a growing local operation to

Gladewater’s Spring Citywide Cleanup Saturday will once again include a tribute to a longtime local driver. Spearheaded by Gladewater City Hall, the community trash collection downtown runs

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for

There have been improvements at the Lake Gladewater dam through regular monitoring and ongoing maintenance the past several years, but there’s far more to do. With everyone getting on the

For the third year in a row, local children and adults with special needs will get to ‘Catch A Special Thrill’ at the end of May at Lake Gladewater. It’s called C.A.S.T. for

By Nathaniel Moran US Congressman, Dist. 1 I’ve only been in Congress for three years, but it is easy to see that trust is one thing we need a whole lot more of – trust that our motives are

    ATHENS – Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP)

Students from across the area collected accolades at this week’s academic showdown at White Oak ISD. In addition to the host district, participating schools included Gladewater, Sabine,

Tim Basham prefers a one-to-one approach. He’s not keen on making speeches in front of groups, but he’s eager to bring out the best in each individual of the team. The former GFD Fire

It’s not quite ‘The End’ for White Oak ISD and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” The district will hold a followup meeting and new vote Thursday morning on Stephen

As the United States of America celebrates 250 years in 2026, Gladewater Chamber of Commerce is getting a jump-start Thursday night. It’s the 95th annual Membership Banquet for the

Captain Tim Basham will succeed Fire Chief Mike Simmons in the lead role at Gladewater Fire Department. Gladewater City Manager Charlie Smith appointed Basham to the role Friday, announcing the

    AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is encouraging all birders and outdoor enthusiasts from across Texas and beyond to join the 30th annual Great Texas Birding