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Opinion

Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding on January 15, 2025

Capital Highlights

The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public.

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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...

Lifestyle

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...

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A&M-Texarkana President Ross Alexander Thanks Texas Legislature For Funding Increase

July 2, 2025

Texas A&M University- Texarkana President Dr. Ross Alexander thanked the Texas Legislature for the university’s increase in funding allocated through ...

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July 2, 2025

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