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Bowie County man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for fentanyl overdose death

A Hooks man who sold fake prescription pills containing fentanyl has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, announced Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. 04/09/2025 09:04 AM

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Dart tournament every Monday and Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. 04/09/2025 09:04 AM

This Week in History

April 9, 1995 04/09/2025 09:04 AM

Bowie County Sheriff’s Report

MONDAY -Burglary of a Habitation- Patman Street Hooks, taken: 4 burner stove 04/09/2025 09:03 AM

Weekly Roadwork Report

Roadwork Report Week of April 6 - April 12 Bowie County 1-30 - From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Eastbound traffic shifted, frontage road lane closure 1-30 - From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under 1-30 bridge & at N. Frontage/Hampton Rd, detour in place FM 2148 - North from US 82 & from 3419 to N. Frontage/Hampton Rd, extension of frontage roads. Closed to thru traffic N. Frontage/Hampton Rd. - West from FM 989. Extension of frontage roads FM 989/Kings Highway - From 1-30 north Frontage Rd. to Gibson Lane, widening road. Traffic shift US 259 - From north of 1-30 to FM 44. Surface rehabilitation, roadway open SH 8 - At Sulphur River, bridge replacement. New bridge open, old pavement removal undeiway I-369/Loop 151 - From US 59 to 1-30, resurfacing road 1-30 - At eastbound Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp surface rehab. Exit closed, eastbound 1-30 lane closures 1-30 - At US 82, bridge maintenance. Eastbound and westbound lane closures US 82 - From US 259 to 1-30, widening road. Lane closures FM 989 - From US 59 to US 67, resurfacing road. Daily lane closures US 59 - From FM 2148 to Sulphur River, concrete pavement repair. Daytime lane closures Cass County SH 155 - From Marion County line to SH 49, roadway rehab. Lane, shoulder closures SH 8 - At Sulphur River, bridge replacement. New bridge open, old pavement removal underway US 59 - From SH 77 to FM 2791, resurfacing road FM 994 - From FM 1766 to SH 77, widening road to add shoulders. Daytime lane closures 04/09/2025 09:02 AM

Grading the Queens

Spring is definitely coining! God promised in Genesis 1:14, “Then God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and they shall serve as signs and for seasons, and for days and years'' Spring isn’t here just yet, but don't tell that to the bees. 04/09/2025 09:02 AM

A Mother’s plea: Put down the phone, save a life

Distracted driving was the second-most common factor in Texas traffic crashes last year 04/09/2025 09:02 AM

HealthCARE Express Physicians Share Urgent Information on Measles Outbreaks, Symptoms, and Prevention

With recent measles outbreaks making headlines across the country, physicians at HealthCARE Express are raising awareness about the seriousness of the virus, how it spreads, and the importance of early detection and vaccination. 04/09/2025 09:01 AM

Pedestrians, Bicyclists Most Vulnerable on Texas Roads

TxDOT campaign reinforces state laws to combat rising trend in pedestrian and cyclist deaths 04/09/2025 09:01 AM

CHRISTUS Health provides tips to find relief during allergy season

Spring has officially begun, bringing warmer weather — and allergy season. CHRISTUS Health is providing tips for relieving pesky allergy symptoms as flowers bloom and trees release pollen. 04/09/2025 09:01 AM

Hooks man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for fentanyl overdose death

04/03/2025 01:22 PM

Bowie County royalty crowned in New Boston and Simms

04/02/2025 09:11 AM

New bills could halt Marvin Nichols

Two new pieces of legislation filed by District 1 State Representative Gary Van-Deaver and District 5 State Representative Cole Hefner have the potential to erase the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir in Northeast Texas from the state water plan and end the decades long threat it has posed to landowners and the economy. Also sponsoring the bill are House District 7 Rep. Jay Dean and House District 62 Rep. Shelley Luther. 04/02/2025 09:06 AM

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