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Nothing’s set in stone for the City of Gladewater’s upcoming budget, and local leaders are currently chipping away at the bulk in the financial plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

The back-to-school countdown’s shifted to White Oak, and the Roughnecks’ annual Meet the Teacher event is fast-approaching. This year’s campus tours are set for Monday, Aug. 10,

‘Food truck court’ doesn’t quite capture the vision for Scott Staerker and the developing Dine and Pines venue on the corner of South Main and Loop 485. “It’s a

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9. State law

Every gallon of treated water costs the community, and every gallon that’s not ‘sold’ is literally money down the drain. The City of Gladewater’s teams in the Water

Gladewater’s Manna House food pantry is in dire need of a quick injection of items after assisting a steady stream of families Monday. The stock’s running low, according to Gladewater

John left this life at the age of 87 on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to be with our Father in Heaven for all eternity. John was born September 27, 1938 in Dallas, Texas to Richard William Kyles, Sr.

Tonight’s public session outlines plans for FY27 The City of Gladewater’s coming budget is officially on the drawing board, awaiting feedback from mayor and council Thursday evening.

There are just days to go until the 2026-2027 school year with Friday’s districtwide activities kick-starting the final countdown. Gladewater ISD’s annual Meet the Teacher events run

There won’t be a local option liquor election on White Oak ballots come November, but a signature drive is still underway for a May 2027 decision. Petition circulator Linda Perdue is

The City of Gladewater’s now fully-staffed in its Code Enforcement Department, and a portion of the newly-added manpower is being devoted to health inspections. “We’ve

Tracey Fears’ passion for Little League is at the forefront of White Oak officials’ minds as they seek a way to honor the former public works director. The longtime civil servant, a

The chrome’s shining and the wheels are squeaky clean and ready to roll at Sentinel Gardens. A dozen volunteers from Gladewater Church of the Nazarene brought suds and sunshine to the Money

One of the community’s older oaks took a hefty hit from a summer squall last week, toppling outside Gladewater ISD’s Broadway School admin offices Thursday. GISD Superintendent Rae

Sunday’s wet weather made a gas leak all the more dangerous after a falling tree cracked a utility line mid-afternoon. Gladewater Fire Chief Tim Basham suspects the weather’s to blame

Another RV operation’s on the drawing board for the south loop – directly across from the current Antique Capital RV Park. Winona-based property owner Russell Welch is on city council

A month after adopting rules for short-term rentals at Lake Gladewater, council members are considering a second set of regulations to cover home-based overnights throughout the rest of the

  AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens maintained a strong presence on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across Texas during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. They contacted more than 10,800 vessels

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in June, 4.2% more than in June 2025. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on

If you want to pull out all the stops for America’s semiquincentennial, start your fireworks countdown at 8:55 p.m. and 50 seconds Friday night – you’ll hit zero 250 seconds later as

It’s been two years since the City of Gladewater turned a critical eye on vacant buildings and a little more than a year-and-a-half since council members adopted new controls. City

A new effort is underway to add a liquor option for White Oak voters’ consideration come November. Advocates are in the midst of their 60-day period to collect 835 signatures on a petition

Another no-cost trash day is set for June 27 as the Gregg County Clean-Up runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at all four precinct barns. There’s a limit of two loads per person Saturday, and the event

Gladewater City Council members and local officials took the time to listen and to lay everything out before adopting new rules for short-term rentals at the local lake. It took the better part

The Mirror’s coverage of the Lake Gladewater Dam and last year’s “Spirit’d” debate about liquor stores netted a 1st Place News Writing award in Texas Press

It won’t happen in time for Fourth of July revelries, but the clock’s ticking toward the installation of an inflatable water park at Lake Gladewater. Working now with a company out of

There’s $2.8 million in federal grant funds earmarked for repairs at Gladewater’s ‘high hazard’ dam, and another $900,000 is on the table for related work. “We still

Another no-cost trash day is set for June 27 as the Gregg County Clean-Up runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at all four precinct barns. There’s a limit of two loads per person Saturday, and the event

[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