Gladewater tax office to stay open full time
Gregg County commissioners approve a 1161.91 funding boost to keep Gladewater's tax office open five days a week and move toward full service within a year or two. The Lee Public Library location will host expanded hours as Crawford aims to mirror full services of Greggton and Kilgore branches.
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Longview
Gregg County
Gladewater
Bobby Crawford
the Mirror
Lee Public Library
Crawford
Greggton
Kilgore
Rally call fuels Bear fans for Mt Pleasant sendoff
Eye catching plea invites fans to stand in the cold Friday afternoon for 15 minutes at 4 30 at the field house to cheer the football team to Mt Pleasant. United Fund pledges total 16902 03 short of the 15000 goal by 97 97. News rounds include Mrs J B Poston recovering from a broken arm and bruises after a fall while shopping. Scott Fields at Laird Memorial Hospital in Kilgore recuperating from knee surgery is a Union Grove High School student named on outstanding player lists and Who's Who.
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Mt. Pleasant
United Fund
J. B. Poston
Good Shepherd Hospital
Longview
Scott Fields
Laird Memorial Hospital
Kilgore
Scott
Union Grove High School
Don Fields
City and School Tax Offices To Be Merged
City council and school board in a joint session voted to merge the city tax assessor-collector and school district office into a single unit to cut costs and reduce personnel. The one year contract begins Jan 1 1976 with a 70 30 operating split favoring the school district.
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Gladewater County Line Independent School
City of
Gladewater
City Hall
Roy Johnson
Tony N. Williams
Williams
Bears Clash in Mt Pleasant for Regional Championship
Gladewater Bears visit the Mt Pleasant High School stadium Friday at 7 30 p m to face the DeKalb Bears in a decisive football clash for the regional title. The community rallies with signs and support promising a high effort rematch after a 40 22 season win.
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Gladewater
Bears
DeKalb Bears
White Oak
DeKalb
Gladewater Bears
Mt. Pleasant High School
Bears face DeKalb for regional title at Mt Pleasant
Gladewater hosts DeKalb in a regional 16-AA showdown after a 52-6 bi district win. Rhett Darnell of DeKalb led a comeback win over Winnsboro with 90 rushing yards and 42 passing yards, while Gladewater quarterback Joe Louvier spurred a strong start. kickoff 7 30 p m at Tiger Stadium with DeKalb carrying a 9 2 0 record and Gladewater 11 0 0.
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Bears
Mohank
Gladewater
Panthers
Bruins
Joe Louvier
Tyler
Rose Stadium
DeKalb
Mt. Pleasant
Tiger Stadium
Winnsboro
Rhett Darnell
Raiders
Darnell
East Texas
Jack Murphy
SWEPCO Opposes New TV Plant Near Lake Cherokee
SWEPCO officials briefed local leaders on a proposed lake and 1,500,000 KW power plant sought by Texas Utilities on Cherokee Bayou near Lake Cherokee. SWEPCO outlined strong opposition to the project and its potential impact on the area.
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Southwestern Electric Power Company
Texas Utilities
Cherokee Bayou
Lake
Cherokee
Swepco
Lake Cherokee
Gladewater Christmas Parade Route Set With Changes
Gladewater Kiwanis Club announced the 67 entries and a new parade route for the December 3 event. Parade time is 4:30 p.m. with lineup by 4 p.m. Floats prize at 75, 50, 25 and 10 dollars. City Cleaners corner to Broadway and Center routes, candy by Gladewater High School pep squad, and district groups listed among entries. SWEPCO faced opposition at the Texas Water Rights Commission on December 3 over a proposed TE plant near Lake Cherokee, with officials citing water and environmental concerns.
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Kiwanis Club
Larry Osborne
City Cleaners
Pacific
Gladewater High School
Chamber of Commerce
City Cleaners Corner
Quitman
Main
Dean
Commerce
Glade
Center
Broadway
Gladewater City
Prairie View A&m University
Future Teachers of America
Oak Manor
Beavers Motor Company
Swepco
Texas Water Rights Commission
Austin
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