Earn While You Learn: 6-Week Commercial Drivers License Training Program Provides Stipend While Learning High-Demand Skills

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May 7, 2025

The City of Texarkana and Texarkana College have partnered to offer a transformative 6-week job training program designed to equip residents with valuable skills to earn a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and certifications sought after by many employers. This initiative provides funding for the cost of the program along with the opportunity to earn a stipend for hours spent in training.

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NBMS Esports team sees success in first year

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

May 14, 2025

In its inaugural year, the New Boston Middle School (NBMS) esports team came away from the state competition with a second place finish. The Fortnite ...

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Makilia is cancer free

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

May 14, 2025

After months of treatments and fighting, a New Boston teen received news that she is cancer free. Makilia Moore, 15, was diagnosed with acute myeloid ...

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Telford Unit remembers

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

May 14, 2025

Staff and guests gathered to honor fallen correctional officers across the nation during the annual Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Memori...

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Redwater ISD Wins 2024 TAEA District of Distinction Award for 5th consecutive year

May 14, 2025

The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced the 94 winners of the 2024 District of Distinction Award. Among the list of honorees is Redwater ...

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May 14, 2025

American Legion Post 488 New Boston, TX 1950 US Highway 82, New Boston Dart tournament every Monday and Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. Pool tournament eve...

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Transparency bills advancing at Texas Capitol shine light on government

By Kelley Shannon

May 14, 2025

Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in...