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40+ Texas parks receive $21.2 million grant for upgrades, TPWD says

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Several counties and cities in Texas are being awarded grants totaling more than $21.2 million to improve their parks.The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department listed around 40 local parks that were awarded grants for improvements this year, including one in San Antonio, in a press release.TPWD said these local governments receive these grants on a 50/50 reimbursement match basis. In order to use this money, the sites funded must remain parklands,…Gladewater · Gladewater See the Story

More fundraising’s ahead as city welcomes initial $60,000 for Fitness Court build

Grant funds, sponsorships and donations will cover the costs of a new outdoor Fitness Court in the City of Gladewater – how much is raised will determine how large it'll be. Per the city's grant writer (and chief librarian) the community has already been awarded a $60,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign. That'll...Gladewater · Gladewater Read Article

East Texas ‘Metal Detective’ reunites colonel’s dog tags with surviving family here

Col. Dan Merritt's dog tags are back in a place of honor thanks to another fortunate find by Steve Smith and his trusty metal detector. Gladewater's long-since proved to be fruitful territory for the Mabank treasure seeker and relic wrangler, and Smith's recent excursion was no exception. According to Gladewater Museum volunteer Kathy Shipp, "The...Gladewater · Gladewater Read Article

2026 MLK Gospel Brunch set Jan. 19 at RV venue

Christmas and New Year's get all the focus at end-of-year, but more holidays are ahead, and the Gladewater MLK/Juneteenth Committee is spreading the word about their annual Martin Luther King Day Gospel Brunch. "Come and join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King," featuring a new theme for 2026: "The Power...Gladewater · Gladewater Read Article

Sabine FD taps Gladewater chief for new role

Gregg County ESD No. 2, aka Sabine Fire Department, has recruited Mike Simmons to become its chief of operations and training chief. It's why the Fire Chief is on the Gladewater City Council's agenda Thursday night. Municipal leadership and GFD personnel are already in the loop, but details are up for discussion. "I'll be announcing...Gladewater · Gladewater Read Article

City council kicks off 2026 with new projects Thursday

Multiple times, Gladewater council members have talked about their eagerness to replace the fallen pavilion out at Gladewater Memorial Park Cemetery – it'll be one of their first votes of 2026. During their 6 p.m. meeting Thursday night they're also set to officially sign off on a 20 percent increase per animal that's taken to...Gladewater · Gladewater Read Article

Short-term rental debate goes long at council | After tense exchanges, city charts middle path

Everyone who stood up to speak on short-term rentals had plenty of time at the podium Dec. 18 – it made the Gladewater City Council’s meeting a bit longer, a bit more contentious, perhaps, but everyone got their say. More than once, in some cases. Both sides said their piece, at length. That was the goal, Mayor Brandy Flanagan said during the council’s final meeting of 2025: The issue of ‘If’ or, more likely, ‘How’ AirBNBs, VRBOs and the like wi…Gladewater · Gladewater Read Article

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40+ Texas parks receive $21.2 million grant for upgrades, TPWD says

More fundraising’s ahead as city welcomes initial $60,000 for Fitness Court build

Gladewater gets $1.5 million earmarked to jump-start dam repairs

Wintry mixed signals abound as Snowmageddon 2.026 takes shape

Community celebrates MLK Day with the NAACP

East Texas ‘Metal Detective’ reunites colonel’s dog tags with surviving family here

2026 MLK Gospel Brunch set Jan. 19 at RV venue

Sabine FD taps Gladewater chief for new role

City council kicks off 2026 with new projects Thursday

Short-term rental debate goes long at council | After tense exchanges, city charts middle path

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40+ Texas parks receive $21.2 million grant for upgrades, TPWD says

More fundraising’s ahead as city welcomes initial $60,000 for Fitness Court build

Gladewater gets $1.5 million earmarked to jump-start dam repairs

Wintry mixed signals abound as Snowmageddon 2.026 takes shape

Community celebrates MLK Day with the NAACP

East Texas ‘Metal Detective’ reunites colonel’s dog tags with surviving family here

2026 MLK Gospel Brunch set Jan. 19 at RV venue

Sabine FD taps Gladewater chief for new role

City council kicks off 2026 with new projects Thursday

Short-term rental debate goes long at council | After tense exchanges, city charts middle path

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