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JOHN ROBERT MAHONE

JOHN ROBERT MAHONE

John Robert Mahone, age 94 of New Boston, Texas passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 in a local Hospice facility. Mr. Mahone was born October 22, 1930 in Bowie County, Texas to Milam and Fannie Mahone. He was retired from Red River Army Depot as a Truck Driver, a member of Moss Springs Baptist Church and is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Pearline Mahone, his parents and six siblings. He is survived by his daughters, Martha Johnston of New Boston, Texas, Jona K. and husband Mike Garrison of New Boston, Texas, sons, Bob and wife Patsy Mahone of New Boston, Texas, James Mahone of New Boston, Texas, grandchildren, John Pratt and Clif Beal, four great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and a number of other relatives and friends. Graveside Services will be held Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in Ringwood Cemetery with Bro. Colton Fowler and Bro. Steve Minter officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 before services at the Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ringwood Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 234, New Boston, Texas. Online memorials may be made at www.batesrolffuneralhome. com 12/11/2024 10:01 AM

Barnes found guilty on 33 counts

Barnes found guilty on 33 counts

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Farmers Bank & Trust to Host Toys For Tots Community Toy Drive and Cookout on Dec.6

Farmers Bank & Trust to Host Toys For Tots Community Toy Drive and Cookout on Dec.6

Farmers Bank & Trust is excited to host a Toys For Tots community toy drive and cookout on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Boston, Texas, branch, located at 416 N. McCoy Blvd. 12/04/2024 10:08 AM

“Everybody’s journey is different”

“Everybody’s journey is different”

An Avery, Texas, woman said that facing a terminal diagnosis has not swayed their belief that God has a plan for her. 12/04/2024 10:03 AM

Keep holiday parties festive, always find a sober ride

Keep holiday parties festive, always find a sober ride

Thousands of Texas families are devastated by drunk driving crashes every year, and the problem gets worse during the holidays. In fact, one in four traffic deaths across the state are caused by drunk drivers, and that ratio increases to 28% during the holiday period. 12/04/2024 10:03 AM

This Week in History

This Week in History

DeKalb Elementary students collected over 2,500 phone books for a recycling drive. Sarah Buettner, chairperson for the Texarkana Texas Recycling Committee presented Lauren Hart with the grand prize for collecting the most phone books - a transistor radio. Principal Don Martin was presented with a check for $55.25 for the recycled books. 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

What’s Happening

What’s Happening

Club Room Operation Hours Sunday 12 PM - Close M-F 2 PM - Close Saturday 2 PM - 1 AM May close earlier Thursday - Dart Tournament Starts at 7:30 PM Friday - Pool Tournament Game starts at 7:30 PM Saturdays - Live Bands and dance 8 PM - 12 AP $10 cover December 7 - Anothy Price December 14 - Del Rio December 21-28 & 31 - Durango 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

Weekly Roadwork Report

Weekly Roadwork Report

I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Eastbound traffic shifted, frontage road lane closure I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-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 I-30 North Frontage Rd. to Gibson Lane, widening road US 259 – Closed to thru traffic north of I-30 to FM 44, detour in place. Surface rehabilitation SH 8 – At Sulphur River, bridge repla[‘cement. New bridge open, old pavement removal underway I-369/Loop 151 - From US 59 to I-30, resurfacing road I-30 - At eastbound Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp surface rehab. Exit closed, eastbound I-30 lane closure 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

Texarkana’s 26th Annual Beans & Cornbread Luncheon Returns to Support Local Families in Need

Texarkana’s 26th Annual Beans & Cornbread Luncheon Returns to Support Local Families in Need

The 26th Annual Bramlett Beans & Cornbread Community Fundraiser will be held at the Texarkana Convention Center on Thursday, December 5th, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

Historic Washington State Park to present 38th Annual Christmas and Candlelight

Historic Washington State Park to present 38th Annual Christmas and Candlelight

Historic Washington State Park will host its 38th Annual Christmas and Candlelight event on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14. Luminary lighting and music programs will begin at 5 p.m. Tour venues will open at 1 p.m. 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

Filling those empty chairs

Filling those empty chairs

Last Thursday was Thanksgiving. Most of us sat with family, ate too much, watched football and got away from the cares of the world…for just a little while. 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

Inflation-fighting strategies for retirees

Inflation-fighting strategies for retirees

At different times, inflation may be high or low, but, except in those rare periods of deflation, it’s always with us. During your working years, when you may receive boosts in your salary, you at least have the potential to keep up with inflation — but what happens when you retire? As a retiree, what can you do to cope with the rising cost of living? 12/04/2024 10:01 AM

A Cross. A Book. And a Trip to Avinger

A Cross. A Book. And a Trip to Avinger

As the day began, I noticed a man sitting quietly behind a table beneath his canopy. The table was filled with handcarved wooden crosses. He was reading, his demeanor peaceful yet focused. I walked over and smiled. 12/04/2024 10:01 AM

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