Sports

Fall sports are here, and our 2026 Fall Sports Special Edition is packed with the teams, athletes, coaches, and spirit squads representing Gladewater, Union Grove, and White Oak! Take a look

Dove Season Opens Statewide September 1 for the First Time in History AUSTIN – For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain in the spring across most of the state, bolstering the

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

  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

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,”

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

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

    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)

  AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 26 for the following proposed changes to the 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird

Ultimately, White Oak ISD collected approximately 60 applications in search of a new athletic director and head coach – about a fifth of the hopefuls will be in the mix during interviews this

  ATHENS – New Year’s Day 2026 will launch the 40th season of the Toyota ShareLunker Program, another major milestone for Texas’ highly acclaimed and storied largemouth bass selective

There are big dreams in the Gladewater Parks & Rec board’s master plan – a big effort is taking shape to find public money to cover the costs. “There’s a lot of grant

White Oak ISD is launching a search for a new athletic director and head coach following AD Michael Ludlow’s resignation Nov. 21. “He is looking to pursue a coaching career

Eight seconds isn’t much of a run on a dirt bike, but it’s victory on the back of a bull. Caisen Sims enjoys both, but it’s riding the steer that really gets the 13-year-old’s adrenaline pumping.

  AUSTIN – Quail hunting season kicks off on Nov. 1 in Texas, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey revealed some encouraging population numbers heading

The Gladewater Youth Sports Complex was bursting at the seams Sept. 6-7, overflowing with Brock’s Blessings. It was the second annual charity baseball tournament in honor of the youngster,

  AUSTIN – Fall is upon us and for hunters and anglers that can only mean one thing, it is time to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking the boat out or hitting the field, the

Alan Henry FAIR. Water clear; 81 degrees; 1.00 feet below pool. Crappie are fair in 25-35 feet of water over trees with jigs and minnows. Report by The Bait Shop, Post, Texas. Amistad GOOD. Water

  AUSTIN – Hunters now have new opportunities and scenery to experience this fall through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Through this program,

  ATHENS – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will welcome the public back July 1 for its grand re-opening following major renovations.

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

  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

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

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

The City of White Oak’s looking to get back into street sweeping — it’s been long enough that city officials couldn’t quite remember the last time the roads got regular

  ATHENS – The 2024 Toyota ShareLunker season reached new heights thanks to 371 anglers who entered a record 689 lunker largemouth bass into the program throughout the year from 89 Texas

The City of Gladewater is lining up a parking expansion at the community ballpark. Following another closed door ‘executive’ discussion of the local amenity during their monthly meeting Thursday,

  AUSTIN – With the white-tailed deer general season open, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) game wardens want to remind everyone about some practical safety and regulatory tips to

(Courtesy photo from City of Longview – https://longviewtexas.gov/4299/Sabine-River-Water-Trail) The flow’s steadily picking up speed for a developing paddle trail on the Sabine River.

Gladewater volleyball continued their season this week as they had a pair of matches. Starting with a road game at Tatum where they fell 3-0 ( 25-10, 25-6 . 25-14 ). That was followed up with a

The Gladewater Bears had a tough task this week as they hosted one of the top teams in the district in the Liberty Eylau Leopards on homecoming night at Jack V. Murphy stadium. And despite a

Union Grove got the local teams going first this week as they hosted the Ore City Rebels as part of the KYKX Game of the Week and came away with a dominating 45-14 victory for coach Kyle Adam’s

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —  B.A.S.S. officials today announced the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Seriesschedule with a slate of nine events across seven states, delivering diverse bodies of water

Tempers flared on the Gladewater City Council Thursday evening, centered on City Hall’s recent investment in a grassroots effort to transform Lake Gladewater’s tennis courts into a pickleball

This year’s Gladewater Fall Sports Special Section is going 100% digital. This allows us to reach more readers – we have 11k followers on our Facebook Page – and it gives our loyal advertisers a

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

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

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

Find out everything you need to know about the 87th Annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo here! 2024 Rodeo Special Section  

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

It’s Rodeo Time in Gladewater! The 87th Annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo rides into town June 5 – 8 at the Gladewater Rodeo Arena with many of the biggest rodeo stars in the PRCA and WPRA

  AUSTIN – As we approach Memorial Day and summertime, Texans throughout the state will head to the water for fun and recreation. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters

GLADEWATER – It’s Rodeo Time in Gladewater! The 87th Annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo rides into town June 5 – 8 at the Gladewater Rodeo Arena with many of the biggest rodeo stars in

Lady Lion Legacy Award: Jenna Scott Lion Legacy Award: Will Wilson Female Athlete of the Year: Ava Whitman Male Athlete of the Year: Jace Roberts 2024 UG Baseball Awards CO-MVP: #1 – Jr.

White Oak third baseman Davis Toliver puts the tag on a Tatum runner in the Roughnecks playoff game with the Eagles at Marshall High School. The Eagles won the series and ended the Roughnecks

Celebrates 87th Season June 5 – 8, 2024 GLADEWATER – It’s Rodeo Time in Gladewater! The 87th Annual Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo rides into town June 5 – 8 at the Gladewater Rodeo Arena with

Pickleball, the country’s fastest-growing pastime, is poised to put down roots at Lake Gladewater, and city council members seem ready to pick up a paddle. No action was taken during their