Politics
‘IT MAKES SENSE’ | Sen. Hughes sees long-term water supply solution in SB7
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By JAMES DRAPER | Bring up ‘water supply’ in the wrong corner of Texas, and a person might get wrung out and hung out to dry. It’s a tense issue where there are deficits and
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
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
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
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
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
’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
Guest Commentary | HB2988 threatens Texans’ right to free speech
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By AMY KRISTIN SANDERS Imagine being the target of a vexatious lawsuit completely without merit in which you ultimately prevail—only to find out that you not only have to pay your attorney’s fees
Mirror to host Gladewater council candidate forum April 7
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Days after final filing finished for local office, one of Gladewater’s incumbents withdrew Feb. 18, leaving two seats set and two council spots in contention this Spring. Initially, there were
Council aims to unlock state, fed funding via new Parks & Rec board
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One of the most powerful boards in Austin is its Parks & Rec panel – they hold the purse-strings on a sizeable pile of public dollars, Kevin Clark told his colleagues and constituents last
Local ballots take shape with filing cutoff Friday
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There’s a bit more than a day to go for candidates to file their bids for local office. Statewide, the deadline’s 5 p.m. Friday to secure a spot on a ballot May 3, so it’s still
Local officials counter capitol efforts to can countywide polls
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RELATED: Some lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back. There’s been quick pushback locally against a new effort out of Austin to
Texas Legislature 2025 | Some lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back.
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RELATED: Local officials counter capitol efforts to can countywide polls Election administrators say letting people cast a ballot at any polling site is more convenient for voters and cheaper for
Cities, schools await candidate filings
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[CORRECTION: The version of this article in the print edition incorrectly listed Milton Anderson’s filing. The error has been fixed.] The Spring 2025 Election cycle is underway after filing
Capital Highlights
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Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding
Abbott: Legislature will approve school vouchers, boost public ed funds next year
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(Courtesy photo: Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Kingdom Life Academy private school on Nov. 6, 2024, in Tyler. Credit: Michael Cavazos for The Texas Tribune | Used with Permission)
Early voting turnout breaks records
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Seven days, six records broken – by the time polls closed Sunday evening, almost one-third of 76,440 registered voters in Gregg County had cast early votes in the 2024 election. Another 1,000 had
‘MADAM MAYOR’ | Flanagan takes office in leadership milestone for city
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“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
Council newcomer ready to get up to speed
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Throughout his campaign for Gladewater City Council, Stoney Stone was very clear about one thing in particular. “I still got a lot to learn,” he repeated one more time Monday after May 4’s
Gladewater welcomes first woman as mayor
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Gladewater’s first female mayor-elect is ready to seize the momentum and get to work. May 4 marked a community milestone a long time coming. It was also a long Election Day to cap a hard-fought
Voters choose Flanagan for mayor, Stone for Place 3
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[Above: Gladewater Mayor-elect Brandy Flanagan (left) visits with Sandra Smith Saturday afternoon outside Gladewater City Hall. Flanagan netted 229 votes to secure the seat in her May 4 contest
New ballot security measures add steps, time to Election Night
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Local election results expected by 9 p.m. Saturday Gladewater’s ballots are getting the maximum security treatment this Election Day. In past years, local officials would collect, verify
Spring ’24 election draws to close with final polling Saturday at City Hall
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Early voting in Gladewater’s Spring 2024 Election drew 252 residents to the polls at City Hall between April 22 and Tuesday afternoon – with no polling in ’23, the number’s a
Early voting in city races begins Monday
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Early voting in the City of Gladewater’s Spring 2024 Election gets underway Monday at City Hall. On the ballot this cycle are two contested council races, one uncontested spot and eight proposed
Capital Highlights
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Agencies blasted over wildfire oversight State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the
Primary election Tuesday
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The statewide Republican and Democratic primary elections for offices ranging from President to state and county level are scheduled Tuesday. Early voting risn through this Friday. Only three
Capital Highlights
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Early voting ends Friday Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S.
Gladewater has two council seats up for grabs
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Filing has closed for local elected offices in the Spring 2024 cycle, and the races are already wrapped up at Gladewater ISD, the City of White Oak and White Oak ISD – there are contests ahead
Gladewater voters left out of early voting local polling location
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Why is it, for the second time in a row, Gladewater has no polling location during Early Voting? The short answer: It’s complicated. For the state’s Constitutional Amendment Election last
Early voting for March Primary starts Tuesday
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Early voting in Upshur County for the March 5 Republican and Democratic primaries opens Tuesday at the Gilmer Civic Center. No voting is scheduled Monday since it is the Presidents Day holiday.
Only City of Gladewater has contested election ahead
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Filing has closed for local elected offices in the Spring 2024 cycle, and the races are already wrapped up at Gladewater ISD, the City of White Oak and White Oak ISD – there are contests ahead
Flanagan signs up for mayor in Gladewater
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The Spring 2024 election cycle is getting underway here with a handful of city and school positions bound for local ballots May 4. Already there’s a shuffle ahead for Gladewater City Council –
Filings underway for county seats
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Several candidates had filed by Sunday to run for either public or party offices in Upshur County’s respective March 5 Republican and Democratic primaries. Nine candidates for public office, one
No local polling spot for Gladewater voters
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There were no nearby polling locations available for Gladewater’s Gregg County residents last Tuesday, and it’s sparked a fresh conversation between local and county officials. Importantly, a $19
Luana Howell draws challenger
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By Phillip Williams A contest developed last week in the 2024 race for Upshur County tax assessor-collector, and a county constable announced he won’t seek re-election next year. Samantha Caffey,
County tax rate goes down
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By Phillip Williams Upshur County Commissioners Court on Friday lowered the county’s property tax rate after approving the county budget for 2023-24, although dropping the rate won’t prevent most
Texas Water: Present and Future Needs 2023
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With Texas voters preparing to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment to help finance water projects, Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced the publication of his agency’s report,
Rep. Dean talks education with civic groups
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“I want to talk about education to start with.” District 7 Rep. Jay Dean didn’t stray far from the topic of Texas schools Aug. 16 during a local Town Hall meeting with
Three file for Upshur County sheriff job
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By Phillip Williams Five men, including three potential candidates for sheriff, have filed papers appointing campaign treasurers in their bids for Upshur County offices in the 2024 election,
Gladewater council rules it needs rules
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Gladewater council members spent a good portion of their July 20 session talking about rules of order, and the dialogue soon proved the need for some form of guidelines to streamline discussion.
White Oak water rates on tap for Tuesday talk
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The City of White Oak has another meeting set for Tuesday night to discuss a looming increase in the community’s water rates. It’s a lot to discuss, city coordinator Jimmy Purcell
City gets clean audit report
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The City of Gladewater’s auditor recently gave council members kudos for their healthy fund balances and efficient bookkeeping. Albert Garcia of Mays & Associates attended the council’s June
Lake Warden discussion underway
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By James Draper With council support, Interim City Manager Charlie Smith is determining who will take the wheel out at Lake Gladewater and get the ship righted in the days, weeks and months
HUGHES APPOINTED CHAIR OF SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
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HUGHES APPOINTED CHAIR OF SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TYLER — Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has appointed Senator Bryan Hughes as Chair of the Senate State Affairs Committee, effective
Constitutional Amendment Order Decided For November 5 Election
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AUSTIN – Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza today drew the ballot order for ten proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the November 5th ballot. In order to appear on
UPSHUR VOTES TO TAKE NO ACTION ON CHILD SAFETY FEE
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BY PHILLIP WILLIAMS GILMER–Upshur County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 Friday to “take no action” on a proposal by Court Appointed Special Advocates to impose a 50-cent
New council members hit the ground running
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Newly-elected Gladewater City Council members Karla Byrd and Kevin Clark wasted little time jumping into city business, questioning a contract with Gregg County over the new tax office
Texas House votes to advance bill to shore up teacher pension fund
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The Texas House voted Wednesday to advance legislation that would make the Teacher Retirement System pension fund financially healthy and give one-time checks to retired teachers. By a voice
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS: Air pollution from tank fire sparks lawsuit
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AUSTIN — Images of a stream of billowing dark smoke drew the nation’s attention last week to a fire that engulfed 11 petrochemical storage tanks at the Intercontinental Terminals Company about 15