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New Boston native R. Gerald Turner lauded as longest serving president of Southern Methodist University

New Boston native R. Gerald Turner lauded as longest serving president of Southern Methodist University

A New Boston High School alumnus, who is credited with rebuilding the reputation of Southern Methodist University (SMU), is making a transition into a new role after earning the distinction of the longest serving president in the university’s history. 05/28/2025 09:04 AM

Juneteenth New Boston to host 2025 events

Juneteenth New Boston to host 2025 events

The New Boston Juneteenth Committee (NBJC) is preparing local events to bring a bit of Motown to the area for their third annual Juneteenth celebration. 05/21/2025 09:09 AM

New Boston murder suspect bond set at $1M

New Boston murder suspect bond set at $1M

A man wanted in connection with the July 5, 2024 double homicide at a New Boston housing complex was captured near Dallas, Texas. 05/21/2025 09:04 AM

Raney returns to DeKalb

Raney returns to DeKalb

After 20 years away, Harold Raney is returning to DeKalb Independent School District (DISD) to lead a new generation of band youth. 05/21/2025 09:04 AM

NBMS Esports team sees success in first year

NBMS Esports team sees success in first year

In its inaugural year, the New Boston Middle School (NBMS) esports team came away from the state competition with a second place finish. 05/14/2025 09:09 AM

Makilia is cancer free

Makilia is cancer free

After months of treatments and fighting, a New Boston teen received news that she is cancer free. 05/14/2025 09:04 AM

Telford Unit remembers

Telford Unit remembers

Staff and guests gathered to honor fallen correctional officers across the nation during the annual Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Memorial Service at the Barry B. Telford Correctional Unit in New Boston Monday, May 5. 05/14/2025 09:04 AM

Northeast Texans travel to Austin to voice their opposition to eminent domain land grab of proposed Marvin Nichols

Northeast Texans travel to Austin to voice their opposition to eminent domain land grab of proposed Marvin Nichols

House Bill 2109, authored by House District 1 Representative Gary VanDeaver, was heard in the House Natural Resources Committee last week, with many from Northeast Texas making the trek to Austin and waiting all day for their turn at the podium to voice their opinion. Hundreds of Northeast Texans have also submitted written public comment on HB 2109. 04/30/2025 09:09 AM

NBISD names Holt as new band director, Melton retires

NBISD names Holt as new band director, Melton retires

The retirement of the current band director means a changing of the guard for the New Boston High School Stride with Pride Military Marching Band. 04/30/2025 09:04 AM

Conant assumes command at DLA Distribution Red River, Lee retires

Conant assumes command at DLA Distribution Red River, Lee retires

Army Lt. Col. Caleb Conant assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from Army Lt. Col. Joseph Lee during a change of command ceremony at Red River Army Depot on April 16. Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, DLA Distribution, officiated the event. 04/23/2025 09:11 AM

DeKalb Superintendent spreads message to the community

DeKalb Superintendent spreads message to the community

Donna McDaniel brought the DeKalb Independent School District superintendent’s office out of the administrative building and into the community with Conversations with the Superintendent. 04/23/2025 09:06 AM

Rep. VanDeaver issues statement on passage of vouchers bill

Rep. VanDeaver issues statement on passage of vouchers bill

A statement from District 1 State Representative Gary VanDeaver: On Wednesday, State Representative Gary VanDeaver (R-New Boston) was involved in the hours-long debate and discussion by the Texas House of Representatives on Education Savings Account (ESA; school voucher) legislation, Senate Bill 2. Early this morning about 2 a.m., the House voted 85 – 63 to approve Senate Bill 2 on second reading. The bill passed the House on 3rd reading today on an 86 – 61 vote. Senate Bill 2 will go back to the Texas Senate and a 10-member conference committee will work out the differences between the two versions of SB 2 before a final vote is taken later this session before adjourning on June 2. 04/23/2025 09:06 AM

Telford Unit officers arrested on contraband charges

Telford Unit officers arrested on contraband charges

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, law enforcement officers served seven felony arrest warrants related to an alleged conspiracy among correctional staff and others to introduce contraband into the Barry B. Telford Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). 04/16/2025 09:10 AM

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