City of Gladewater

09/08/2026

09/05/2026

As always, while we hope you have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful holiday weekend, please remember that our emergency services remain available when you need them.

If you ever have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Have a safe Labor Day weekend from the City of Gladewater! 🇺🇸❤️💙

09/02/2026

🚒❤️ WE NEED DONATIONS! ❤️🚒

We are continuing the welcoming of Chief Basham to the Gladewater Fire Department!

Chief Basham is all about training, preparedness, and making sure our firefighters have the equipment they need to keep our community safe.

Please check out our Handcrafted Fundraiser and help support the Gladewater Fire Department!

Every purchase. Every donation. Every bit of support makes a difference for our Fire Department!

Training today. Stronger tomorrow for our Gladewater Fire Department! 👨‍🚒🔥

08/20/2026

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8.20.2026

08/18/2026

BURN BAN ISSUED.
Due to Gregg County and Upshur County having issued burn bans, the City of Gladewater is under a burn ban effectively immediately and until further notice.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

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08/14/2026

📣 You’re Invited: 2026 Mayor’s Town Hall

The City of Gladewater invites our community to join Mayor Brandy J. Flanagan-Shipp, members of the City Council, and City Management for an open Town Hall on Monday, August 31 at 6:00 PM at the Gladewater Former Students Building.

This is an opportunity to hear city updates, ask questions, share concerns, and have a direct conversation with the leaders serving our community.

Whether you have a question, an idea, or simply want to learn more about what’s happening in Gladewater, we encourage you to attend and be part of the conversation.

📅 Monday, August 31, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Gladewater Former Students Building
✅ Open to the Public

We look forward to seeing you there as we continue .

08/12/2026

🚨💧PLANNED WATER OUTAGE - AUGUST 13💧🚨

Residents in the affected areas should plan to be without water all day tomorrow, Thursday, August 13th, while crews switch water lines in preparation for the upcoming U.S. 271 road widening project.

Areas affected:
• Riverside Dr
• South U.S. 271 past the Sabine River bridge
• Sheppard Ln
• Carter Rd
• McKain
• McComick Rd
• Dorrough Rd

Please plan ahead and make arrangements for the water outage.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

08/07/2026

🚒 It’s been an exciting day at the Gladewater Fire Department!

Today, firefighter candidates completed the written examination and physical agility test as part of our hiring process for two full-time and five part-time firefighter positions.

We’re excited to see individuals step forward with the desire to serve our community and become part of the Gladewater Fire Department. We wish each of our candidates the very best as they move through the hiring process!

🔥 Serving our community starts with answering the call.