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Rep. VanDeaver Comments on Passage of School Voucher and School Finance Legislation

A statement from District 1 State Representative Gary VanDeaver: On Wednesday, State Representative Gary VanDeaver (R-New Boston) was involved in the ...

April 17, 2025

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NTMWD abandons proposal to buy Lake O’ the Pines water rights

By Nicole Kimball Special to the Tribune On Friday, April 11, the North Texas Water District (NTMWD) board decided to abandon their proposal to buy th...

April 16, 2025

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Telford Unit officers arrested on contraband charges

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, law enforcement officers served seven felony arrest warrants related to an alleged conspiracy among correctional staff an...

April 16, 2025

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NB murder suspect now on Ten Most Wanted List

A reward up to $5,000 now offered for info that leads to Evans’ arrest

By Kenny Mitchell Publisher Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

April 16, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety has added a New Boston murder suspect to their 10 Most Wanted List and a reward up to $5,000 is now being offere...

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Bowie County daycare centers receive local tax relief

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

April 16, 2025

Qualified child care facilities in Bowie County will save some money thanks to a property tax exemption. The Bowie County Commissioners Court unanimou...

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This Week in History

Thirty Years Ago-1995

April 16, 2025

Thirty Years Ago-1995 April 13, 1995 DeKalb finishes first in District 13-AAA Softball The DeKalb Lady Bears assured themselves of the number position...

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Miracle Legends celebrate Opening Day

April 16, 2025

Opening Day 2025 last week at Tapp Park in New Boston was a truly spectacular event for the All Inclusive T-Ball League of New Boston. Young athletes ...

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Bowie County launches new emergency notification system

Kenny

April 10, 2025

Bowie County, TX is implementing a new emergency notification system called Hyper-reach. The system allows for mass notifications for emergency inform...

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Contraband Investigation Leads to Seven Correctional Officer Arrests

Kenny

April 9, 2025

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, law enforcement officers served seven felony arrest warrants related to an alleged conspiracy among correctional staff an...

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James Bowie’s O’ Neal earns Teacher of the Year honors

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

April 9, 2025

A Simms Independent School District teacher was named the Teacher of the Year by the local chapter of the Air and Space Force Association (AFA). Dana ...

News

Duncan crowned as 2025 Miss Redwater

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April 9, 2025

2025 Miss Redwater -Gracie Marie Duncan

Sports

Hooks and DeKalb battle for district softball title

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

April 16, 2025

The Hooks Lady Hornets stayed on fire last week in local softball action as they took down the Atlanta Lady Rabbs on Tuesday and followed that up by d...

Sports

Spring Wrap Up of whopper bass, fat cats, new lake records and a $300,000 REDCREST haul

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

April 16, 2025

It’s been an eventful spring thus far in the fishing world. Among other things, multiple Texas waterbody records have been busted, a Top 20 largemouth...

Sports

DeKalb’s Brown perfect as district races heat up

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

April 9, 2025

The rain and wind washed out games scheduled for Friday last week but there was a host of big district games on local diamonds before the storms came ...

Sports

Odd Ball Tom–Texas turkey hunter bags rare all-white gobbler, testing on tap to determine genetics

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

April 9, 2025

Spring turkey season is in full swing across most of Texas. The only exception is the state’s East Zone, where a month-long gobbler only season gets u...

Sports

Lady Hornets upset DeKalb to tighten district standings

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

April 2, 2025

The Hooks Lady Hornets upset the #8 ranked DeKalb Lady Bears last week to vault themselves to the top of the district standings. The Lady Hornets scor...

Sports

Dream Catcher–Angler puts personal best blue cat on wish list, and fishing guide delivers with 74.5 pounder

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

April 2, 2025

It’s always a tall order for a fishing guide when a customer shows up with a bold request aimed at topping their personal best. Kevin Williford’s orde...

Sports

Outdoors Briefs–22-year-old angler claims Bassmaster Classic title; Texan Livesay takes third

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

April 2, 2025

Lee Livesay of Longview was the top-finishing Texan in the 55th Bassmaster Classic held March 21-23 on Lake Ray Roberts near Denton. Livesay, 40, weig...

Opinion

Remembering our freedoms

April 16, 2025

It hit me as more than a little sad that we here in the United States seem to have developed a lack of remembrance and respect for all of the freedoms...

Opinion

How can you boost your savings?

April 16, 2025

It might not be on your calendar, but America Saves Week is observed from April 7–11. Are you saving enough? If not, how can you save more? If you don...

Opinion

Ride with Me

Pam Kumpe

April 16, 2025

My journey to the streets included a glimpse of a friendship I never want to take for granted—especially when that friend wrapped our brief moment in ...

Lifestyle

Redwater Student of the Month

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April 16, 2025

Congratulations to Redwater Junior High 7th grader Blayne Burnett, our April Student of the Month! Blayne has been recognized by staff for his helpful...

Lifestyle

The Easter Story

As told in the King James Bible

April 16, 2025

The Last Supper And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as He said unto them: and they made ready for the passover. And in the...

Lifestyle

DeKalb Chamber hosts annual banquet

April 16, 2025

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual banquet Saturday night at the DeKalb ISD main gym and handed out their annual awards. The event was...

Obituaries

Martha Jo Roberts

April 16, 2025

Martha Jo Roberts, age 77, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 04, 2025. Martha was born on May 01, 1947, in Naples, Texas to Theo Br...

Obituaries

WORRIS GENE “BOOT” HARDWICK SR.

April 9, 2025

Honoring the Life of Worris Gene “Boot” Hardwick Sr., born August 1, 1947 in Foreman Arkansas to his loving parents, Ruthie and Autry Hardwick Sr., wh...

Obituaries

SANDRA DAVIS HARMON

April 9, 2025

Sandra Davis Harmon, 75, of New Boston, TX passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in a local hospice facility. She was born July 12, 1949 in Ashdown, AR...

Obituaries

WYVON G. MAY

March 5, 2025

Wyvon G. May, age 76, of Simms, Texas, passed away February 19, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1948, in Simms, Texas, to Hubert C. May and Ora Nell...

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