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Let’s Play Ball now for all
Let’s Play Ball now for all
A New Boston mom’s desire to let her disabled child play baseball locally led her to start a local league for anyone with disabilities. 01/29/2025 10:02 AM
This Week in History
This Week in History
New Boston ISD accepts bid for new Middle School 01/29/2025 10:02 AM
Capital Highlights
Capital Highlights
$1 billion for vouchers, $5 billion for teachers? 01/29/2025 10:02 AM
What’s Happening
What’s Happening
What’s happening at the American Legion Post 488 New Boston, TX 01/29/2025 10:02 AM
Warm Toes and Fingers
Warm Toes and Fingers
I rounded the corner, peering out the car window. A flicker of movement caught my eye—a figure darting up from the thicket with a quick, deliberate motion, only to duck back down. My heart skipped. Who was that? I was looking for my homeless friends, hoping to bring them a little warmth—hand warmers, blankets, scripture cards—just enough to remind them that someone cares. My eyes scanned the trails near the camps, watching for signs of life. 01/29/2025 10:02 AM
When is a good time for Roth conversion?
When is a good time for Roth conversion?
In life, you often get second chances — and the same is true with investing. To illustrate: You might not have been able to contribute to a Roth IRA during your working years due to your income level, but you may get that opportunity as you near retirement, or even when you are retired — through a Roth conversion. 01/29/2025 10:01 AM
Facing Your Giants
Facing Your Giants
In my humble opinion, I believe every person who has ever walked on this earth has faced at least one giant in their life. I’m not talking about huge scary monsters standing before you, I’m talking about situations that we face which seem insurmountable. 01/29/2025 10:01 AM
At the Cross
At the Cross
Hello everyone! Hope you’re having a great day! 01/29/2025 10:01 AM
Bowie County Sheriff’s Report
Bowie County Sheriff’s Report
MONDAY Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) Over 4 Grams and Under 200 Grams, State Highway 8n New Boston, arrested: Kyle Davis Ratley Theft Over $2,500 and Under $30,000-Thame Avenue Texarkana, taken: Diamond C brand 14’ utility trailer (recovered) Harassment-West Macedonia Road Texarkana Theft Under $100 with Previous Convictions-U.S. Highway 82w New Boston, taken: food items, decorative picture Residential Fire-Volga Avenue Texarkana Death Investigation-County Road 1202 Maud Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency x2)-U.S. Highway 59s Texarkana, arrested: Dandre Martinez Gonzales TUESDAY Suspicious Person/Welfare Concern-Buchanan Road Texarkana Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Theft of a Firearm, Probation Violation for Tampering with Physical Evidence)- North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Jordan Davon Crawford Jail Sanction for Child Grooming x2 and Online Solicitation of a Minor-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Matthew Lynn Riddle Warrant Service (Interference with Child Custody)- North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Todd Tracey Korp Warrant Service (Fail to Appear on Theft of Service Over $1,500 and Under $20,000)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Jeremy Joseph McKinney 01/29/2025 10:01 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 replacement. New bridge open, old pavement removal underway I-369/Loop 151 - From US 59 to I-30, resurfacing road, lane closures I-30 - At eastbound Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp surface rehab. Exit closed, eastbound I-30 lane closure I-30 - At US 82, bridge maintenance. Eastbound and westbound lane closure US 82 - From US 259 to I-30, widening road 01/29/2025 10:01 AM
The DeKalb Bears
The DeKalb Bears
The DeKalb Bears hosted Redwater last Friday night with the Dragons earning the win in the varsity boys game and the Lady Bears overpowering the Lady Dragons in the girls contest. The Dragons and Bears put on a show for the fans as their nail-biter came down to the final seconds with Redwater making some clutch free throws in the end to secure a 59-53 win. In the girls matchup, the Lady Bears held onto their 3rd spot in the district standings with a 75-24 win. The Lady Bears will finish their district season with a Friday game against Queen City and then the finale next Tuesday with a home game against Hooks. 01/29/2025 10:00 AM
PDQ Signs holds grand opening ribbon cutting in DeKalb
PDQ Signs holds grand opening ribbon cutting in DeKalb
01/29/2025 10:00 AM
2025 Miss DeKalb Pageant holds orientation
2025 Miss DeKalb Pageant holds orientation
The DeKalb Professional Women’s Organization hosted their annual orientation recently with a large number of local young ladies turning out to take part in this year’s event. The pageant this year invites young ladies to “Sparkle Like it’s 1999” and will be held on March 8 and is sure to be a night for all to remember. Pictured are this year’s contestants. 01/29/2025 10:00 AM
Bowie County
Jerry Rochelle
Kelley Crisp

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