Jail needs, supply costs at the heart of BCSO budget increase requests

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Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter on July 26, 2023

This article is the Fifth and final installment of a package regarding the June 21 budget hearings before the Bowie County Commissioners Court.

The Bowie County sheriff said rising supply costs are at the heart of a combined three-quarters of a million dollar increase in the operating budgets of his office and the jail.

Sheriff Jeff Neal addressed the Bowie County Commissioners Court during the June 21 budget hearings. The court will announce the official budgets for fiscal year 2024 in late Augu...

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Barnes found guilty on 33 counts

New Boston man arrested for sexual assault facing sentencing this afternoon

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December 6, 2024

Cody Barnes of New Boston was found guilty today by a Bowie County jury of 33 counts in relation to charges for a laundry list of sexual assault of a ...

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Farmers Bank & Trust to Host Toys For Tots Community Toy Drive and Cookout on Dec.6

December 4, 2024

Farmers Bank & Trust is excited to host a Toys For Tots community toy drive and cookout on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. The event will take place from 11 a.m...

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“Everybody’s journey is different”

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

December 4, 2024

An Avery, Texas, woman said that facing a terminal diagnosis has not swayed their belief that God has a plan for her. “We believed in blessings. And w...

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Keep holiday parties festive, always find a sober ride

December 4, 2024

Thousands of Texas families are devastated by drunk driving crashes every year, and the problem gets worse during the holidays. In fact, one in four t...

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This Week in History

From the archives of The Bowie County Citizens Tribune

December 4, 2024

Thirty Years Ago-1994 DeKalb Elementary students collected over 2,500 phone books for a recycling drive. Sarah Buettner, chairperson for the Texarkana...

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What’s Happening

What?s happening at the American Legion Post 488 New Boston, TX

December 4, 2024

Club Room Operation Hours Sunday 12 PM - Close M-F 2 PM - Close Saturday 2 PM - 1 AM May close earlier Thursday - Dart Tournament Starts at 7:30 PM Fr...