Gilmer News

Gilmer 39, Tatum 20 Gilmer won its ninth consecutive undefeated district championship with the win at home.

An Upshur County Grand Jury this week indicted a Gilmer man on a charge of possessing with intent to deliver cocaine in a drug-free zone.

Gilmer is preparing for its annual Yulefest, and participants who want to register to be in the parade must do so by Nov.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.a 'Kate Glaze, a member of the Gilmer FFA chapter, received the American FFA Degree at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Oct.

Who doesn't turn to comfort foods now and then when we need a little comfort? We all have our favorite feel-good foods, yet some of us may turn to them too often, eating more fat and calories than a healthful diet should include.

Some seven candidates in next March's Republican primary - including a challenger to incumbent County Clerk Peggy LaGrone - and State Rep.

All-day school zones are being added around Gilmer High School. The Gilmer City Council decided Tuesday night to move forward with plans to create two 20 mph zones that would last from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, City Manager Jeff Ellington said Wednesday.

The Gilmer Police Department is getting ready to have their 10th annual a oeTreats on the Square.a This yeara s event will be on Halloween, Saturday, Oct.

John Allen is on a journey of faith. Hea d been on the road six weeks and three days as of Monday.

The 72nd Yamboree , held Wednesday through Saturday last week, was a resounding success, despite rainy weather Wednesday which kept the carnival on the square from opening, and gloomy weather which impacted crowd size part of Thursday.

On Saturday, November 14, the Ministerial Alliance of Upshur County will sponsor the Upshur County Shares Food Bank "Pickin' for the Pantry" Bluegrass Concert.

Released by Kevin Brownlee with Longview Police: An 89-year-old Gilmer woman has succumbed to injuries received in a motor vehicle accident she was involved in on October 3, 2009.

The 72st East Texas Yamboree kicks off Wednesday and runs through Saturday night, with fun, food and pageantry - something for the whole family.

BY PHILLIP WILLIAMS Special Correspondent GILMER -- Mixing humor with some unconventional music, Dallas comedian/entertainer Al Fike told the audience at the 72nd annual East Texas Yamboree's All-Service Club Luncheon Thursday that laughing will increase their chances of living longer.

Crowns, marching bands, games, rides and the smell of sweet potato pie in the air It's Yamboree time in Gilmer.

Widespread power outages and downed trees were reported as a severe storm tore through Upshur County Friday morning.

Tri-County Community Action, Inc., in conjunction with Brookshires and the Gilmer Kiwanis Club, will begin taking applications for holiday food boxes for Christmas on Oct.

Have you ever wondered what Gilmer looked like in yesteryear? Phillip Bruns did.

Elaborate coronations, parades and contests are part of the annual East Texas Yamboree, set for Wednesday through Saturday throughout Gilmer.

Golden Harp Award winners will bring traditional mountain sounds to Gilmer. The award winning Marksmen Quartet will bring their unique style of gospel music to the East Texas Yamboree Gospel Stage at the Gilmer Civic Center, Highway 271 North, Saturday, Oct.