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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

NTMWD abandons proposal to buy Lake O’ the Pines water rights

NTMWD abandons proposal to buy Lake O’ the Pines water rights

On Friday, April 11, the North Texas Water District (NTMWD) board decided to abandon their proposal to buy the water rights to Lake O’ the Pines. Instead, they’ve negotiated a deal to get water from resources closer to them. 04/23/2025 09:05 AM

Farmers Bank Foundation Event Raises Money For Scholarships to A&M-Texarkana

Farmers Bank Foundation Event Raises Money For Scholarships to A&M-Texarkana

The Farmers Bank Foundation recently held its 5th annual Distinguished Speaker Series event to raise money for scholarships to A&M-Texarkana. This year’s event, held on April 10th inside the Texarkana, Texas Convention Center, featured former professional athlete, football analyst, and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. 04/23/2025 09:05 AM

The Importance of Farmers Markets Economically and for Communities

The Importance of Farmers Markets Economically and for Communities

The New Boston Farmers Market will begin on May 6th. It is every Tuesday from 3 PM until 7 PM. We All love farmers markets. The following will share the importance of farmers markets for communities and local economies: Farmers markets offer numerous benefits to local economies and communities. They provide a central hub for community gathering, support local and small farms, increase access to fresh food, and boost the local economy by attracting shoppers to nearby businesses. Additionally, they foster a sense of community and offer educational opportunities like cooking demonstrations and gardening tips. 04/23/2025 09:05 AM

New law raises Social Security income for some

New law raises Social Security income for some

Until recently, if you received a pension from a job that did not pay into Social Security and you’ve also worked in a job that did, your Social Security benefits at retirement were reduced based on your pension income. 04/23/2025 09:05 AM

A Snake That Wasn’t

A Snake That Wasn’t

Some memories don’t just visit you—they stay. Not because they were grand or planned, but because they came wrapped in everyday laughter and the presence of someone you miss dearly. A few years ago, I picked up my elderly mom to bring her to my house for Easter lunch. She had her usual batch of goodies— something she’d made for the meal, a plastic sack with odds and ends, and a little something extra for Kade, my grandson—her great-grandson. 04/23/2025 09:05 AM

In the Midst of the Storm

In the Midst of the Storm

I’ve lived in Texas my entire life. One thing Texans can guarantee, if you wait a few minutes, the weather is sure to change, and change big. Every spring we experience spring storms, some pretty severe. A good part of every spring, Texans (in “tornado alley”) are guaranteed to be under a tornado watch or warning. This year is no exception … and this year has been a doozy! 04/23/2025 09:04 AM

Celebrating Easter at Autumn Wind

Celebrating Easter at Autumn Wind

Hunters young and old came together to enjoy an Easter egg hunt at Autumn Wind Assisted Living last Friday. Residents, family, staff and volunteers were then treated to refreshements and fellowship. 04/23/2025 09:04 AM

Mike and Carolyn McCrary named the newest DeKalb Heart of the Community Award honorees

Mike and Carolyn McCrary named the newest DeKalb Heart of the Community Award honorees

Mike and Carolyn Mc-Crary were honored this year at the annual DeKalb Chamber of Commerce banquet as the recipients of the Heart of the Community Award, also know as, The Noble. 04/23/2025 09:04 AM

Lady Bears, Lady Hornets share district championship

Lady Bears, Lady Hornets share district championship

The DeKalb Lady Bears and the Hooks Lady Hornets played for the district championship last Friday night with the Lady Bears coming out on top by a score of 9-3. 04/23/2025 09:04 AM

Carr and Walker vie for New Boston City Council seat

Carr and Walker vie for New Boston City Council seat

Family: I am married to Angela Shelton Carr. We have three children: daughter Amanda, son Jason and his wife Brandi, son Janson and his wife Brooke; and four grandchildren, Eli, Palyn, Ledger and Finley with one on the way. 04/23/2025 09:04 AM

For the rich, free speech — for others, a SLAPP in the face

For the rich, free speech — for others, a SLAPP in the face

Fourteen years ago, the legislature passed vital protections for freedom of speech in the Texas Citizens Participation Act. 04/23/2025 09:03 AM

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