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Gov. Abbott Signed SB 4, SB 23, & HB 9 into Law as Part of $10B Property Tax Relief Package
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Saves 5.7M Texas Homeowners $484/yr, 2.08M Seniors $907/yr, & all Business BPP 2.5k/yr! DENTON, TX – Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), Senate Bill 23 (SB
Jury duty called off
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The Gregg County District Courts have been able to clear their dockets of all trials for the week of June 16, the District Clerk’s Office is cancelling jury duty for the week. “Anyone with a
Community celebrates Juneteenth, freedom at annual event June 21
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“Freedom Day” arrived in Texas more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, and Juneteenth remains an annual commemoration of the end of
Nigerian-born nurse enjoys action-packed rodeo intro
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Yes, actually, it WAS Judith Randall’s first rodeo. Born in Nigeria, the permanent U.S. resident and soon-to-be citizen had a front row seat to the action at Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo
City moves monthly meeting to June 12 to hold space for Juneteenth holiday
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Gladewater City Council’s regular sessions typically fall on the third Thursday of the month – the schedule usually avoids holiday conflicts, but June 19 is an exception. “It’s
TEXAS TRIBUNE | A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session
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There were big wins for rural Texas this legislative session as lawmakers dedicated more funding to health care, struggling farmers and emergency management. More than 3 million Texans live in
Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 7
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AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day is back this Saturday, June 7, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and
Texas Veterans Commission awards ETCOG $250K for veteran transport with GoBus
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Recently, the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) announced its largest funding in the 16-year history of FVA programs, with 213 grants totaling
A GOOD LAUGH NEVER GETS OLD | Veteran rodeo clown prizes Round-up traditions
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From his grandfather to his children, family’s front-and-center for longtime rodeo clown and barrelman John Harrison. Not just his own kin, either: the veteran arena entertainer wants
Library lassoes local artist for show-and-sale this week
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His work is revered among the Gladewater Round-Up ranks, but Monty Graham’s repertoire goes far beyond the rodeo arena. From horses, bison, and bulls to the cowboys, Native Americans, and
Gladewater ISD WILL SERVE UP GOOD NUTRITION FOR LOCAL CHILDREN THIS SUMMER.
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Bringing healthy summer meals to Gladewater children ensures kids have a healthy vacation and return to school ready to learn. This summer, Gladewater ISD will connect children 18 and younger
State sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in May
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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in May, 4.7 percent more than in May 2024. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales
Gladewater team bags galavanting ‘gator
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Why did the 9-foot alligator cross the road? For any reason it wanted to, thank you very much. It’s not readily apparent if a gator is male or female, says Game Warden Todd Long, and there
Weather forecast moves Memorial Day event into GFSA building
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Gladewater’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony is set for 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, in the Gladewater Former Students’ Association Building at 2509 Hendricks “Come join other proud
NEW CHAPTER BEGINS | Mayor-to-bookseller continues former owner’s labor of love
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Harold Wells chuckles at the question. No, he’s not much of a reader himself. He enjoys the people who enjoy books, though, and he’s really digging into being a bookseller. “I
Street sweeper presentation on tap May 15 after council gets post-election update
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The Gladewater City Council will begin Thursday’s monthly session with recognition of outgoing members Teddy Sorrells and Rocky Hawkins as they finish up their terms in Places 4 & 6,
City of Gladewater canvasses votes, readies reception for outgoing council members
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Just 7.85 percent of Gladewater’s 3,555 registered voters cast ballots in this year’s council election. “We had a total of 279 voters that turned out for the election between
UP’s headache echoes down-line
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UPCOMING: Scheduled crossing closures set for 1 p.m. to 5 a.m. May 17 into May 18 as part of UP crosstie upgrades Gladewater railroad crossings were blocked for hours Saturday morning
River’s rising with more rain ahead
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Antron Blaylock didn’t have to stray far from the seat of his pickup to cast his line Thursday morning, simply parking alongside the Sabine River’s floodline at the boat ramp near
New Gladewater Jazz Fest brings ‘rare air’ May 16-17
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Like jazz itself, Jack Foltyn’s upcoming celebration of the free-flowing, ever-evolving art form is finding new energy every day as opening night approaches at Jackson’s Cozy Theatre.
Gladewater voters choose Blackmon, S. Anderson for council
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Gladewater City Council challenger William Blackmon will take Place 4 on the dais later this month as incumbent Sonny Anderson holds onto Place 5, according to unofficial Election Day results
John Berry takes stage of Jackson’s Cozy Theatre May 9
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“We all go through a lot of stuff. We all face a lot of things in this journey of life. Through it all, we don’t have to face it all alone.” That’s a key takeaway from spending time with John
River swells after substantial mid-week weather
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Unsurprisingly, Wednesday night’s glut of rainfall had an immediate impact on the local level of the Sabine River. As of 9:15 a.m. Thursday, May 1, the observed level near Gladewater was at
Nat’l Day of Prayer ceremony set May 1
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The 74th annual National Day of Prayer is set for Thursday, May 1, and Gladewater Chamber of Commerce is putting together the local commemoration. The event is set for noon that day at the
Drills set for Saturday | Don’t be confused during emergency scenarios April 26
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Reminder: There will be a flurry of emergency responder activity in and around Gladewater Saturday – it’s only a drill. The weekend exercise is a joint effort between multiple agencies,
Mayor proclaims Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Gladewater Mayor Brandy Flanagan welcomed two directors of the Women’s Center of East Texas to City Hall April 17 to recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month – White Oak Mayor Kyle
Boat fire reported on Sabine River near 135
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An adult male and two children were treated for reportedly minor burns after escaping a burning boat on the Sabine River east of the Hwy. 271 bridge Monday afternoon. A group of Gladewater
2025 Gusher Days festival primed to pop, launching with Good Friday egg drop
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The return of carnival rides at Gusher Days is peak news for the 2025 – truckloads have been rolling into town, and Lois Reed to see them dotting downtown. “We’re having them staged
Gilmer Easter Egg hunt set for April 19th
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Gilmer’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Gilmer/Longview law firm of Goudarzi and Young, is scheduled Saturday, April 19, at the Gilmer Civic Center on U.S. 271. The 11 a.m. event,
Upshur Court approves seeking grants
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By Phillip Williams Upshur County Commissioners Court last week approved seeking two grants from the state’s Criminal Justice Division to continue funding certain programs in District Attorney
Council candidates address constituents
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Gladewater City Council candidates made a public pitch to voters Monday evening, answering questions in front of a packed house at the chamber of commerce. “I feel that Gladewater at this
Spring Clean-up set for Saturday morning
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City Hall’s angling for another fresh start this season – the 2025 Spring Clean-up is Saturday downtown. The free event runs from 8 a.m. to noon at the manned collection site on East
Sabine’s surging after showers
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Waterways throughout the region are swollen from recent rains, including the Sabine River at Gladewater – it surged from about 9.5 feet Friday afternoon to almost 25 feet less than 24 hours
TONIGHT: Mirror welcomes local candidates for public Q&A
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With two contested races on the City of Gladewater’s ballot this Spring, local voters have the chance to hear directly from the candidates tonight, April 7. The Gladewater Mirror’s
Store, harvest, fix: How Texas can save its water supply
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Bad news: Texas is running out of water. Good news: There are several solutions local and state leaders can take to make sure we don’t. By Alejandra Martinez and Jayme Lozano Carver The
Gladewater, White Oak join coalition to weigh in on CenterPoint increase
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Elected officials in both Gladewater and White Oak last month joined others across the region to put a pin in CenterPoint’s looming rate increase. It’s a routine action among the
THIS IS ONLY A TEST | Local disaster drill set April 26
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It’s been about six weeks since a small aircraft lost power shortly after take-off from Gladewater Municipal Airport – local emergency responders will be honing their playbook this month to
Mirror welcomes local candidates to meet public Monday at Chamber
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With two contested races on the City of Gladewater’s ballot this Spring, local voters have the chance to hear directly from the candidates April 7. The Gladewater Mirror’s annual
Council nears adoption of ordinance to create new Parks & Rec board
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The first pass on a City of Gladewater Parks & Recreation ordinance got a thumbs-up from council members last week, and City Clerk Judy Van Houten is finalizing the regs for likely adoption
ETCOG honors Republic Services, other ‘outstanding’ contributors
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ETCOG honored five individuals and organizations at its 107th Board of Directors Meeting for contributions to the region – “These honorees exemplify dedication, leadership, and service that
’25 Election Correction: Contested race ahead for WOISD
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We apologize – the Gladewater Mirror was mistaken on an essential piece of information tied to White Oak ISD’s Spring 2025 election, and we’re late to announce there is, in fact, one
Mirror welcomes local candidates to meet public April 7 at Chamber
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With two contested races on the City of Gladewater’s ballot this Spring, local voters have the chance to hear directly from the candidates April 7. The Gladewater Mirror’s annual
Spring citywide clean-up set April 12
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Thursday was the vernal equinox – aka the First Day of Spring – leaving plenty of time for Spring Cleaning to get things de-cluttered and boxed up before Gladewater’s annual
GEDCO sells land, approves grants in ongoing ‘Grow Gladewater’ effort
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Gladewater Economic Development Corporation is ready to celebrate another ribbon cutting after selling some of its local acreage to a hometown developer. The organization’s board of
Lee-Bardwell receives $7,800 Dobie Trust grant
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The J. Frank Dobie Library Trust is honored to announce that the Lee-Bardwell Public Library has been selected to receive a grant in the amount of $7804.83 to purchase books for the library’s
Small monthly dips continue on Gladewater sales tax allocation
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After a string of fruitful months last Fall, the City of Gladewater’s monthly sales tax allocations are three-for-three in declining revenues for 2025. It’s not a substantial sum –
Parks & Rec discussion continues at City Hall
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Gladewater City Council’s still-developing ‘Parks & Rec’ board is up for discussion again Thursday night. It’s the final item on the local elected officials’
Lewis takes reins as new GISD Athletic Director
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Longtime Gladewater ISD educator and coach Jermaine Lewis became the school’s athletic director and head football coach Monday night – ready to hit the ground running Tuesday morning. GISD
Gladewater welcomes Western wear-house
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Cavender’s brings 80-plus jobs to town… Scores of new jobs will soon two-step into Gladewater with Cavender’s primed to occupy a ready-made facility that once housed the