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🌱 Gilmer's Zade Taylor talks turnaround and toppling Carthage
Gilmer, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Gilmer! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Gilmer's Zade Taylor talks turnaround and toppling Carthage
- Remembering Gilmer-born Alan Kent Bailey
Also on today's calendar: Friendsgiving Flights & Bites Good Friends. Good Wine. Grateful Hearts..
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 46.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Zade Taylor and Patton Jones Join Texas HS Football Podcast (texashsfootball.com) — Gilmer quarterback Zade Taylor is sharing the story behind the Buckeyes' turnaround, including their 49-42 win that snapped Carthage's 38-game winning streak. On the Texas HS Football Podcast, the senior discusses his development, recruiting and leadership after helping Gilmer improve from four victories last season to seven in 2026. 
• Alan Kent Bailey (easttexasbanner.com) — Gilmer-born Alan Kent Bailey, a longtime Lumberton resident, died November 2 at 70. A retired Goodyear Chemical employee and gutter-business owner, he is remembered for cooking for loved ones and caring for elderly friends. His memorial service is November 14 at 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Silsbee.
📸 Around Gilmer
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★ Featured events ★
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Casey Martin: Pedal Steel with The Crowd in Gilmer, Tx at Rowdy Creek! →
Rowdy Creek Ranch Winery, 4048 TX-300, Gilmer
7:00 pm
Saturday December 5
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Friendsgiving Flights & Bites Good Friends. Good Wine. Grateful Hearts. →
Rowdy Creek Ranch, 4048 State Highway 300, Gilmer
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THE VELVET NOELLE 2nd Annual | A Western Luxury Shopping Experience →
Rowdy Creek Ranch, 4048 Texas 300, Gilmer
10:00 am
Saturday November 14
Friday November 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Veterans Program
Hawkins ISD Hawkins, TX 75765
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Missionaries on District: Manswells @ Gladewater Church →
Gladewater Church of the Nazarene01, 401 Upshur, Gladewater
6:00 pm -
FFA DISTRICT LDE CONTEST
White Oak H S White Oak, TX 75693 -
GIRLS JV BASKETBALL @ VAN TOURNAMENT
White Oak H S White Oak, TX 75693 -
IGNITE HOPE: A Catholic Retreat for Discerning Marriage →
The Pines Catholic Camp, 300 White Pine Rd, Big Sandy -
UIL Academics & Sp. & Deb. Workshops @ Panola College
Ore City ISD Ore City, TX 75683 -
MS Fall Fest @ 5:30
Ore City ISD Ore City, TX 75683 -
JHG Basketball vs. Union Grove
Hawkins ISD Hawkins, TX 75765
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JHB Basketball @ Union Grove
Hawkins ISD Hawkins, TX 75765
5:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
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- I need carpets cleaned in 3 rooms.
We will move the furniture. Please text me. I don't look at messages on here often. 915 309 7902 (Nextdoor Gilmer Upshur County)
- Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Member in Gilmer. Apply here.
- Jack in the Box Franchisee posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Gilmer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilmer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hawkins
- Shots interrupt child's birthday party near Hawkins; Wood County deputies investigating (kltv.com)
Longview
- Longview community announces foundation to benefit police officers (ketk.com)
- Business Beat: East Texas Carports expands; Pokemon shop opens (news-journal.com)
- Gregg County commissioners approve funding for domestic abuse victim programs (kltv.com)
Ok Gilmer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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