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McCaw shares ‘The Texas You Don’t Know’
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[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)
Council aims to lock-in city manager for three years
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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.
Gladewater Town Hall set Thursday evening
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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
Creature Teacher visits library Thursday
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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
GISD trustees tap former superintendent as interim leader
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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
GPD: Gladewater woman murdered in shooting Saturday night
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A Gladewater woman was killed Saturday in a fatal shooting on Ferry Street, and a 74-year-old man is charged with murder. According to a Sunday morning press release from Gladewater Police
Mayor hosting town hall meeting
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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
Elected officials give themselves $1,200 raises
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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.
No injuries reported after vehicle catches fire on Mary Street
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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
GISD chief resigns after seven years with district
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Gladewater ISD Superintendent Dr. Sedric Clark resigned Monday night, effective Dec. 31. Few details were immediately available following trustees’ regularly-scheduled monthly meeting July
What’s Happening
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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
Two-time Junior Olympian aims for new personal record in Greensboro
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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
Obituary | Kellie Nichol Shipp
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Funeral services for Kellie Nichol Shipp, 29, of Gladewater, Texas are scheduled for 11:00 am, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in the Chapel of McWhorter Funeral Home with Michael Sparks officiating.
Locals launch adopt-a-highway clean-up for Valdetero Saturday morning
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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
State sales tax revenue totaled $3.9 billion in June
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently announced state sales tax revenue totaled $3.94 billion in June, 0.4 percent more than in June 2023. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on
FSA seeking nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local county committees
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Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important
Local leaks reveal sodden surprises
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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
Mirror nets 4 first place wins
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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
Amateur angler nabs massive bass at Lake Gladewater
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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
Gladewater woos inn crowd
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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
DPS Reminds Texans to Put Safety First During Fourth of July Holiday
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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness
Library turns up heat on activities as summer temps drive visitors indoors
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“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.
Think before leaving car – it could mean the difference between life and death
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As we’ve now officially reached summer and temperatures are climbing in East Texas, it is important to remember that parked vehicles can warm to over 130° in under an hour in these sunny and very
Independence Day celebrated locally July 3 at Lake Gladewater
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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
Capitol Highlights
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Fire safety urged for Fourth With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety
GISD locks in budget for FY2025, tax rate pending
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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
NO VACANCIES | Council takes aim at empty buildings, absentee owners
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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,”
Eight arrested by Upshur special unit
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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
White Oak kicks off new comprehensive plan project at no cost to community
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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
Manufactured homes, vacant buildings on council’s plate tonight
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Vacant buildings, manufactured housing, panhandling – council members will weigh a variety of local ordinance issues this week. The housing discussion is an ongoing dialogue stemming from a
City weighs update to panhandling regulations
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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
Juneteenth’s freedom celebration returns Saturday
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Each summer, Americans across the United States celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the day – June 19, 1865 – when Gen. Gordon Granger reached Galveston Bay with 2,000 Union troops and decreed
Three sentenced on drug charges
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115th District Judge Dean Fowler sentenced three defendants to prison on drug charges Monday when they decided to plead guilty under plea bargains rather than have a jury chosen for their cases,
Aircraft association arranges first airborne adventure for amateur aviation aficionados
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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
Questions on container homes set for council’s answers next week
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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
WOISD Resignation | Board, super move forward, separately
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No details have been provided about what led White Oak Superintendent Dr. William Paul and the WOISD School Board to part ways, but the conclusion became public Friday afternoon – the trustees
Rodeo Roundup
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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
Programs empower youths through performing arts, community service
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“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
WO superintendent’s resignation on agenda Friday
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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
Burning questions spark fresh reminder
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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
City warns drivers of flooding at Gay Avenue bridge
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The most recent observation puts the Sabine River level at 35.95 feet, and it’s forecasted to crest as early as 7 a.m. Sunday – a portion of Gay Avenue’s already under water, and city
Crime takes bite out of officer
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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
Remembering D-Day
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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of Normandy, France in a massive offensive to liberate Western Europe from the occupation of Nazi Germany.
IT’S RODEO TIME!
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Find out everything you need to know about the 87th Annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo here! 2024 Rodeo Special Section
Girl found safe after being swept away in drainage ditch
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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
WOISD board’s meeting yields no developments, details
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The White Oak ISD School Board isn’t ready yet to discuss or act on the status of the school’s leadership. With Superintendent Dr. William Paul on an indefinite personal leave since mid-May,
The Economist | Who pays…
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In fiscal year 2023, the US government collected about $4.7 trillion in total revenue, with roughly half ($2.35 trillion) derived from the much-maligned personal income tax. We don’t have a
Stranded Sabine River revelers put swift water rescuers to first test
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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
Two teen suspects facing felonies after police pursuit
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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
New TimberHogs baseball team plays hometown opener tonight
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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