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Barron was wanted by Bowie County for arson on SH 98 near New Boston

By Kenny Mitchell

Publisher

New Boston resident Jamie Barron was arrested this morning by Miller County law enforcement officials at his job in Texarkana, Arkansas for Violation of the Arkansas Hot Checks Law.

By Kenny Mitchell

Charlie grew up in De Kalb, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University, Blinn College, and Texarkana College. His family includes five generations of railroad men. His father, Charles, retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 43 years. His mother, Joni, is a municipal judge for the City of De Kalb.

 Kids of all ages can walk on the wild side of wellness during the 23rd annual Wild About Wellness Children’s Health Fair on Saturday, August 11, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Four States Entertainment Center, Texarkana (AR).

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, in conjunction with TownSquare Media, is bringing this FREE event for families in the Four States area. The fun event will include a variety of different health screenings, immunizations and access to a variety of medical professionals.

District 1 State Representative Gary VanDeaver, from New Boston,  has announced a series of meetings this fall in House District 1 the last week of September.  
He says, “Rather than like previous “Town Hall” meetings, my plans this year provide an opportunity for “focus group” discussions on specific topics so that attendees will have more time to delve into and discuss issues.”  He also said he would like to thank the organizations and people who have helped schedule the following dates and locations:  
•September 24 - Texarkana - Texarkana College 
•September 25 - Clarksville - McKenzie Memorial Methodist Church
•September 26 - Paris - Paris Junior College
•September 27 - Mount Vernon - Mt. Vernon ISD

VanDeaver added that you can  help prepare for these focus group discussions, by completing a  survey found at: 
https://goo.gl/forms/IL6OhGk1ol5RHYYv2.  

By Heather Russell Wilson
Staff Reporter

On 07/12/18, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a one vehicle crash on IH 30 near mile marker 196.

At approximately 5:45 a.m., DPS was notified of a one-vehicle crash on IH 30, west of New Boston. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2009 Infinity QX 35, operated by Lavaughn Tyrone Baker, a 33 year old male of Frisco, Texas, was traveling west on IH 30 when it went off the roadway to the right and rolled several times.

By Heather Russell Wilson

Staff Reporter

The New Boston ISD Board of Trustees announced the lone finalist in their search for a superintendent in a special called board meeting on Tuesday night.  Brian Bobbitt, current Malta ISD superintendent is set to step in to the position vacated by Dr. Rose Mary Neshyba at the close of the 2017-18 school year.  As per Texas state law, there is a 21 day waiting period from the time the lone finalist is named until he/she is officially hired as superintendent.

The Bowie County Master Gardeners/Texas A&M-Texarkana will present a program on “Preserving the Harvest” on Monday July 9, 2018 at Texas A&M University from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The class is free and open to the public. The class will take place in the Science and Technology Building, Room 306. No reservation is required to attend.
The Program will be presented by Cheryl Mapston who is retired from the Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Service and a current Texas Master Gardener.
How can you preserve your produce to enjoy it year round? There are more ways than you might think! 
So what do you do when you have an abundance of wonderful produce from your garden? If your basket runneth over this season, join the Master Gardeners for tips and advice on how to store and preserve your fruits and vegetables to enjoy your harvest through the winter months and beyond.

Investigation into inappropriate relationship continues

By Heather Russell Wilson
Staff Reporter