Three deaths a day in Texas due to drunk driving

Opinion

July 5, 2023

Drunk driving deaths increased again last year in Texas, and TxDOT is urging all Texans to save lives and reverse this trend by choosing a sober ride.

In the Atlanta District in 2022, there were 310 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes, resulting in 19 fatalities and 47 serious injuries. “Imagine those people that were injured or killed were your parents, siblings or friends,” said Atlanta District Engineer Rebecca Wells. “These are people from our community, and they deserve better.”

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District 1 Representative Gary VanDeaver issues statement on new Speaker of the House

Kenny

January 17, 2025

Texas District 1 Representative Gary VanDeaver issued a statement this morning on the election of new Texas Speaker of the House. Republican Dustin Bu...

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Blow, blow thou winter wind…

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January 15, 2025

The forecasted snow days in Bowie County last week turned to ice causing thousands to lose their electricity and prompting school and business closure...

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Local school districts make superior grades

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

January 15, 2025

Several surrounding schools received a superior rating in the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2023-2024 school year. FIRST ...

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Bringing hope to those in need

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

January 15, 2025

Maranatha Christian Center in DeKalb is partnering this month with local non-profit Hope29 in an effort to get clothes to area children in need. The c...

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Thirty Years Ago-1994

January 15, 2025

On The Street: The Tribune asked people on the street, “What was the best movie you saw last year?” Kathy Davis of New Boston said, “The Lion King.” R...

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Christmas Blessings

January 15, 2025

his past Christmas, Mrs. Crawford, a Pre-K 4 teacher at New Boston Elementary School, was inspired to reach out to her community in an effort to coord...