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Call it a ministry or call it a mission, but the congregation of DeKalb First Baptist Church has jumpstarted a new euort to reach out to their communi...
October 9, 2024
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What’s Happening
October 9, 2024
What’s happening at the American Legion Post 488 New Boston, TX Club Room Operation Hours Sunday 12 PM - 10 PM, Monday - 2 PM - Close Tuesday - Friday...
SWCD 2024 Hay Expo a huge success
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SWCD 2024 Hay Expo a huge success
October 9, 2024
The Bowie County Soil & Water Conservation District sponsored the 2024 Hay Expo on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the school cafeteria in Simms, Texas....
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Bowie County Sheriff’s Report
October 9, 2024
MONDAY Theft of Material (copper)- Chapel Lane Hooks, taken: 500ft of copper wire Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence), Theft of Firearm-So...
Feasibility study deemed flawed by experts
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Feasibility study deemed flawed by experts
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Kenny Mitchell Publisher 
October 2, 2024
The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir has been opposed by water planners in Northeast Texas since it first became an issue more than 20 years ago. Reg...
To be Human
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What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You
To be Human
By DEBBY EFURD 
October 2, 2024
“Years ago, famed anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The stude...
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Rivalries highlight tonight’s football action
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Rivalries highlight tonight’s football action
The Traveling Trophy up for grabs tonight in DeKalb
Kenny 
October 11, 2024
By Kenny Mitchell Publisher Tonight is the night for a couple of our biggest local rivalries as the New Boston Lions will make their way to DeKalb for...
Lions tame Dragons, Bears and Cards eat Tiger meat
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Lions tame Dragons, Bears and Cards eat Tiger meat
Kenny Mitchell Publisher 
October 9, 2024
It was a spectacular night for high school football this past Friday as the Bears, Hornets, Lions and Cardinals all won their games. The Bears ended t...
Wins and losses as district play gets underway
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Wins and losses as district play gets underway
Kenny Mitchell Publisher 
October 2, 2024
District play kicked off for a few of our local coverage football teams last week and when the dust settled it was a mixed bag of wins and losses. On ...
Hooks and NB battle with Queen City
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Hooks and NB battle with Queen City
Kenny Mitchell Publisher 
October 2, 2024
Hooks traveled to Queen City on Friday, September 27th and came up short in the Varsity match in 4; 1525, 26-24, 16,25, 25-21. Zoey Greenwood had a to...
Bears win again as White shines in 44-20 victory
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Bears win again as White shines in 44-20 victory
Kenny Mitchell Publisher 
September 25, 2024
The DeKalb Bears were once again the lone victor in local football action last Friday night as they pawed their way to a 44-20 win over the visiting H...
Football Senior Spotlight-Jaylen White
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Football Senior Spotlight-Jaylen White
Kenny Mitchell Publisher 
September 25, 2024
Any team in any sport has to have a team leader. A team needs someone they can look to for direction and inspiration. A high school football team need...
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Take advantage of open enrollment
October 9, 2024
If you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering the open enrollment seas...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor
October 9, 2024
I grew up a stone’s throw away from the Sulphur River in northern Franklin County. As a child I was always struck by how wild and untouched it seemed ...
Community
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Community
October 9, 2024
There is a lot to be said about the value of community. Whether it be a resounding response to a local fundraiser, a meal chain for a family in need, ...
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2024 National Night Out
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2024 National Night Out
October 9, 2024
National Night Out was held last week in New Boston and saw flocks of community memberse out showing their support for our local police forces. Accord...
Celebrating the rhythm
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Celebrating the rhythm
October 9, 2024
Several local school bands have been bringing the noise during competitions. Last week, bands from New Boston, Hooks, Maud and Redwater traveled to Gr...
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GARY WAYNE CADDENHEAD
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GARY WAYNE CADDENHEAD
October 9, 2024
Gary Wayne Caddenhead, age 72, of New Boston, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 6, 1951, in New B...
GARY WAYNE CADDENHEAD
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GARY WAYNE CADDENHEAD
October 2, 2024
Gary Wayne Caddenhead, age 72, of New Boston, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 6, 1951, in New B...
HELEN MARIE HAMMONDS BRADFORD
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HELEN MARIE HAMMONDS BRADFORD
September 18, 2024
Helen Marie Hammonds Bradford, 76 of Simms, Texas passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 in a local Hospice Facility. Mrs. Bradford was born October 4...
J.C. TRINE, JR.
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J.C. TRINE, JR.
September 18, 2024
Our Beloved Friend, Brother and Family member J.C. Trine Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Monday September 2nd, 2024. J.C. who was born to J.C. Tr...
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