Another paper, the Gladewater Daily Times competed for several years before merging into the Gladewater Daily Times-Tribune.

The Gladewater Mirror services both Gregg and Upshur counties.

[3] Publication and ownership of the paper included both Harry Kates starting in 1954 and then later his son Jerry Kates through 1989, when the paper was sold to the Westward newspaper chain.

[4] In 2012, the paper was purchased by Texas Community Media LLC.

[5] In 2024, the Lindale News & Times was absorbed into the Gladewater Mirror.