District wins across the board for local squads

DeKalb QB Winky Williams finds some daylight as his offensive line makes a hole to run through during the Bears 54-16 win over the Prairiland Patriots last Friday night.

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Tony Basso Reporter Kenny Mitchell Publisher on October 18, 2023

The De Kalb Bears beat the Prairiland Patriots handily and added another win to the column, improving to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in district play. The Bears dominated the game and put up 54 points to the Patriots 16.

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Hwy. 8 crash claims life of Texarkana teen

Kenny

July 7, 2025

By Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter A multiple-vehicle crash near New Boston claimed the life of a Texarkana teen Friday afternoon. Troopers with the Texa...

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CHRISTUS Health announces contract extension with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas through July 31

Kenny

July 3, 2025

CHRISTUS Health announced today it has reached a month-long contract extension with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) that ensures continued in...

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Arkadelphia community celebrates historical designation

By Holly Harper Staff Writer

July 2, 2025

The community of Arkadelphia was formed near the City of Maud in Bowie County in the mid to late 1800’s to serve the African American community follow...

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Arrest made in west Bowie County double homicide

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

July 2, 2025

Officials say an interrupted burglary led to the shooting deaths of two former prison guards at a home near DeKalb. The bodies of Donna Culpepper and ...

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Citizens urged to Sign Petition as Red River Army Depot Faces Imminent Threat

July 2, 2025

A press release issued this week by the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) Local 2189 – Red River Army Depot, the time is now to act in s...

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New Boston Hall of Fame athlete honored with plaque at Lincoln University

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

July 2, 2025

Vickie R Boone was a multi-sport standout and a 1981 Hall of Fame graduate from New Boston High School. She was a regular in qualifying for the Region...