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Fish Hotels--Artificial structures make sweet fishing spots for anglers on lakes across Texas

Fish Hotels--Artificial structures make sweet fishing spots for anglers on lakes across Texas

Most anglers will agree — give fish some cover and they are sure to come. This is especially true of crappie and bass in aging reservoirs where timber, brush and other natural goodies may have withered away over time. 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

Buckle Up to save your own life: Click it or Ticket

Buckle Up to save your own life: Click it or Ticket

In the time it takes to read this sentence, Texans can click their seat belt and save themselves from an early grave — and save their loved ones from the sorrow of preventable loss. 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

Couple from Nepal overcome much to be business owners in New Boston

Couple from Nepal overcome much to be business owners in New Boston

Running a business requires hard work and dedication, but for one East Texas couple, it’s about fulfilling ambitions and nurturing an even bigger heart. 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

Weekly Roadwork Report

Weekly Roadwork Report

Weekly Roadwork Report - May 26 - June 1, 2024 Bowie County 1-30 - From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Eastbound Exit 223/ State Line Ave closed with eastbound frontage road lane closures 1-30 - Eastbound entrance ramp between Summerhill Rd & State Line Ave closed through 5/31 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 US 259 - Closed to thru traffic north of 1-30 to FM 44, detour in place. Surface rehabilitation SH 8 - At Sulphur River, replacing bridges Cass County US 59 - From FM 3129 TO SL 236, resurfacing road. Southbound lane closure SH 8 - At Sulphur River, replacing bridges Harrison County US 59 - At 1-20, replacing bridge. US 59 traffic shifted to northbound lanes 1-20 - From SH 43 to Gregg County line, rehab existing roadway. Daytime lane closures FM 3001 - At Little Cypress Bayou Relief, replacing bridge. Temporary traffic signals in place, lane closure with two-way traffic US 80 - From Tom Brown Pkwy to Gregg Co. line, rehab existing roadway Marion County SH 155 - At Lake O’ The Pines, replacing bridge. Lane, shoulder closures Morris County 1-30 - US 259 westbound entrance and exit ramps. Widening and pavement repair Panola County SH 149 - 0.8 miles south of SH 315 to US 59, widening road. Eastbound ramp to US 59 closed, detour in place US 59 - At FM 1794, constructing interchange SH 315 - From FM 1970 to Rusk Co. line, resurfacing road CR 173 - At Beck Creek. Bridge replacement. Daytime lane closures Titus County SH 49 - From BU 271 to US 271, resurfacing road. Lane, shoulder closures BU 271 - At 1-30 overpass, replacing bridge rail. Lane closure FM 1735 - From SH 49 to FM 4000, widening road, closed to thru traffic US 271 - At Dickson Creek, Big Slough Creek, White Oak Creek & White Oak Creek Relief, replacing bridges 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Seven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov Gregg Abbott’s office reported. Counties eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance program include Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker. 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

Weekly Devotional

Weekly Devotional

Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (NKJV) 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

Dress for the Day

Dress for the Day

The creek had low water levels, with a slow trickle in the stream. As I pulled to the side of the road, the steps of two homeless people who stood by the creek caught my attention. The man and woman moved along the trail, each carrying a tote that seemed to hold their entire life inside, and their steps seemed heavy with the weight of their circumstances. 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

New choices for business owners

New choices for business owners

If you own a business and you offer a 401(k) or similar retirement plan to your employees, you’ll want to stay current on the various changes affecting these types of accounts. And in 2024, you may find some interesting new developments to consider. These changes are part of the SECURE 2.0 Act, enacted at the end of 2022. And while some parts of the law went into effect in 2023 — such as the new tax credit for employer contributions to start-up retirement plans with 100 or fewer employees — others were only enacted this year. 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

Listening to Taps...and remembering

Listening to Taps...and remembering

Memorial Day weekend is now over and for many that means the first trips to the lake, the pool parties, barbecues out in the backyard and probably an ice chest filled with cans is now a memory. It is my hope that you all took a little time to remember those who the holiday was created for, and their sacrifice. 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available in Six Additional Counties Impacted by Recent Severe Weather, Flooding 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative Awards $8,000 in Scholarships

Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative Awards $8,000 in Scholarships

Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative proudly announces its 2024 scholarship recipients, with a total of $8,000 awarded to five outstanding students. These scholarships, funded by unclaimed capital credit refunds, underscore BCEC’s dedication to fostering educational development within the community. 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

Texarkana College Trustees hear reports on spring graduatees and kid’s college

Texarkana College Trustees hear reports on spring graduatees and kid’s college

The Texarkana College Trustees met today for their regular board meeting and heard a report by Dr. Dixon Boyles, Vice President of Instruction, about TC’s spring commencement ceremony held on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Dr. Boyles said TC serves the community in a unique way that provides generational change for families. 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

City leaders take oath of office in New Boston

City leaders take oath of office in New Boston

New Boston city leaders were sworn in last week following the recent local election. At left, newly elected Shaka Shavers Bowie takes her oath to serve the citizens of New Boston as the Place 2 councilwoman. Below, Mayor Ron Humphrey and Councilman Steve Williams also take their oaths. Both continue to serve the citizens of New Boston after running unopposed in the recent election. 05/29/2024 09:00 AM

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