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Getting All Wet--Of floods, displaced wildlife and spring fish stocking efforts
Getting All Wet--Of floods, displaced wildlife and spring fish stocking efforts
I don’t know how much rain has fallen in your neck of the woods, but things are waterlogged at 1070 CR 719 in Nacogdoches County. Just when things begin to dry up a little around here, it seems like another weather system passes through and drops another load on ground that is already so saturated with moisture that it can’t hold any more. 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
Kiss the Pig event hams it up at Hooks JH
Kiss the Pig event hams it up at Hooks JH
The Hooks Junior High Cheer squad held a Kiss the Pig fundraiser last week where staff, students and anyone else were invited to donate their spare change to help raise money for the squad. 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
Capital Highlights
Capital Highlights
Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers. The Austin American-Statesman reported the Democrats sent a letter, written by Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, calling for a 30-day special session focused on both increasing per-student funding and investing more in school safety. “Our public schools are the bedrock of our communities, and it’s imperative we provide them with the resources they need to thrive,” Rosenthal said. 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
The great adventure
The great adventure
“ Saddle up your horses, we have a trail to blaze!” 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
Life’s Ride on a Dirt Bike
Life’s Ride on a Dirt Bike
In California, I experienced a one-time event of soaring off a mountain on a dirt bike and into a ravine; I was barely out of college, young, and anticipating my future. However, that day, my world flashed out of control. And I thought my life might end when I’d taken the seat on the dirt bike when courage (or, in my case, a little insanity) played out, as I’d never ridden a dirt bike alone in my life. Somehow, I’d convinced my friends on our camping trip I could maneuver the motorcycle up the mountain trail. 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
Financial Fitness in Uncertain Economic Times
Financial Fitness in Uncertain Economic Times
We’re all feeling the impact of the higher cost of living. It’s hard to predict what’s going to happen in the coming months. How do you weather the storm financially? 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
My Blue Cross insurance once denied my claims for anesthesia for a surgery that involved wiring my bones together. The denial was an obvious mistake. 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
How is your retirement income taxed
How is your retirement income taxed
Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and how much you can count on, but you should also be aware of how this money is taxed — because this knowledge can help you plan and budget for your retirement years. 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
Branson receives Masonic Community Builders Award
Branson receives Masonic Community Builders Award
Tribune photo by Jaidyn Medina-Moore 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
Bowie County Sheriff’s Report
Bowie County Sheriff’s Report
MONDAY Criminal Mischief Over $2,500 and Under $30,000-Buchanan Road Texarkana Criminal Mischief Over $750 and Under $2,500Farm to Market Road 1840 Dekalb Assault Causing Bodily Injury-Impede Breathing (family violence)-Private Road 25161 Texarkana, arrested: Jared Denmark Benson Warrant Service (multiple traffic)-Farm to Market Road 2148s Texarkana, arrested: Justin Wayne Bond Jail Sanction for Fraudulent use or Possession of Identifying Information- North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Ashlee Nichole Rains Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Cody Alan Staszak TUESDAY Residential Fire-Tony Lane Texarkana T e r r o r i s t i c Threats-County Road 1105 Maud Jail Sanction for Theft of Firearm-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Justin Blake Jackson WEDNESDAY Burglary of a Vehicle- Starlite Drive Texarkana, taken: Kimber Micro 9mm handgun, gift cards Burglary of a Vehicle- Noah Avenue Texarkana, taken: Apple Airpods Burglary of a Vehicle- Patriot Way Texarkana, taken: unknown brand .380 caliber handgun Burglary of a Vehicle- Patriot Way Texarkana, taken: Springfield XD .40 caliber handgun Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (family violence)-Eylau Hills Road Texarkana, arrested: Kyle Anthony Patterson Theft Over $100 and Under $750-Clear Springs Road Texarkana, taken: Chromebook computer Theft of Service Over $100 and Under $750-Lonnie Lane Texarkana, taken: electricity Warrant Service (Injury to a Child)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Madison Reniece Jones Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Possession of a Controlled Substance x2)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Tandraniqua Sharnell Burris Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Possession of a Controlled Substance, multiple traffic)- North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Kimberly Nicole Cooley Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Possession od a Controlled Substance)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Deeann Rochelle Duncan Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Possession of Controlled Substance)- North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Khatrina Ann Lindsey Warrant Service (Probation Violation for DWI)North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Kenneth Cornell Walker THURSDAY Assault on a Public Servant- West Front Street Texarkana Fraudulent use or Possession of Identifying Information-North State Line Avenue Texarkana Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence)- West Redwater Boulevard Maud Harassment-Birch Street Maud 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
Motes fulfilling her lifelong dream to be a nurse
Motes fulfilling her lifelong dream to be a nurse
De Kalb native Stephanie Motes was eager to begin her nursing career — but she first needed to attend an accredited nursing program. To do that, and to get hands-on training with Texas’ nursing practices — Motes enrolled in a twoyear program at Texarkana College. 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
Early Voting Locations for House District 1 Runoff
Early Voting Locations for House District 1 Runoff
Early voting in the runoff election between incumbent Representative Gary VanDeaver and challenger Chris Spencer for the Texas House District 1 seat began on Monday and runs through this Friday. Early voting locations include: Bowie County Courthouse Elections Room 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
DeKalb council approves events, zoning changes at monthly meeting
DeKalb council approves events, zoning changes at monthly meeting
Increasing lighting for security, hosting two celebrations at the park and the swearing in of three incumbents were on the agenda at the regular meeting of the DeKalb City Council Tuesday evening. 05/22/2024 09:00 AM
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