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“New Year’s Reflections: Parrots, Street Ministry, and Twin Shenanigans”
“New Year’s Reflections: Parrots, Street Ministry, and Twin Shenanigans”
As the clock ticks into the New Year, I can’t help but laugh at the whirlwind of moments this year has delivered. From street ministry surprises to the chaos of parrots and twin adventures in my new novel, 2024 felt like a mashup of sitcom episodes and heartwarming life lessons. Grab your coffee and join me for a recap of the quirks and blessings that made this year unforgettable. “Street Ministry Surprises” Every year, street ministry teaches me something new about grace and God’s sense of humor. One particularly memorable day, I met a woman living in her car. She’d draped freshly cleaned laundry over her vehicle and was using the car window as a mirror to fix her hair. It was a picture of resilience, and it humbled me. While I was fumbling with snacks and scripture cards, she exuded a quiet dignity that reminded me how much we underestimate people. 01/01/2025 10:02 AM
What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You
What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You
This time of year, every year, people all over the world prepare for a new year. Most will make New Year’s resolutions for self-improvement -- to exercise more, follow a healthier diet, save money, spend money, work on their bucket list – but, sadly, most resolutions are broken within a month. 01/01/2025 10:02 AM
Texas drivers must “Move Over or Slow Down” to protect roadside workers
Texas drivers must “Move Over or Slow Down” to protect roadside workers
Every day, thousands of law enforcement officers, first responders and road maintenance crews work on Texas highways braving high-speed traffic and distracted drivers. Tragically, many of them are injured or killed on the job. To help prevent harm to these essential workers, TxDOT urges drivers to abide by the state’s “Move Over or Slow Down” law. 01/01/2025 10:01 AM
Texarkana College Trustees Join in Celebrating Success of Dual Credit Program
Texarkana College Trustees Join in Celebrating Success of Dual Credit Program
At December’s Texarkana College Board of Trustees meeting, members heard a report from Dr. Dixon Boyles, Vice President of Instruction, about the success of TC’s dual credit partnerships with area school districts. Dr. Boyles said more than 2,600 area high school students are enrolled in dual credit courses this fall semester. 01/01/2025 10:01 AM
Top Stories of 2024
Top Stories of 2024
It’s been an eventful year for Texas hook and bullet crowds. Among other things, we saw the opening of the first new major public reservoir in more than three decades, the introduction the first medicated feed to combat parasites in quail and an IGFA rule change that just about guarantees the much hallowed largemouth bass world record of 22 pounds, 4 ounces will never be broken. 01/01/2025 10:01 AM
Cindy Lou Who and help for Mikalia too
Cindy Lou Who and help for Mikalia too
The community came together last week to have a little fun while raising some money to support one of our own. Trail Head Park pavilion was the site of a Cindy Lou Who contest and other activities that were all there to help support the family of Makilia Moore. Makilia is a New Boston High student athlete that was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. 01/01/2025 10:01 AM
Community rallies around NB youth Makilia Moore
Community rallies around NB youth Makilia Moore
While most families are waking up on Christmas morning wondering what Santa left under the tree, one New Boston family is asking Santa for a cure to childhood cancer this year. 12/25/2024 10:06 AM
New Boston SIDC hires new executive director
New Boston SIDC hires new executive director
AThe New Boston SIDC has brought in a new executive director, but he is far from new to New Boston. 12/25/2024 10:01 AM
This Week in History
This Week in History
Postal rates will increase on January 1, 1995 12/25/2024 10:01 AM
What’s Happening
What’s Happening
What’s happening at the American Legion Post 488 New Boston, TX 12/25/2024 10:01 AM
TAMU-T enters into new partnership with Bowie County
TAMU-T enters into new partnership with Bowie County
Texas A&M University- Texarkana has announced a new partnership with Bowie County, Texas that will allow county employees to receive discounted tuition towards classes at the university. The partnership benefit includes a tuition discount for full-time employees and is applicable to both degree and non-degree seeking programs. The partnership was finalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on November 25, 2024, at the Bowie County Commissioner’s Court in New Boston, Texas. 12/25/2024 10:01 AM
Time to consider a business retirement plan?
Time to consider a business retirement plan?
If you’re a business owner, you’re always thinking about the days ahead. What can I do to boost sales in the next year? What trends should I be watching? What’s the forecast for my industry? But there’s one element of the future you might be overlooking: your retirement plan. 12/25/2024 10:01 AM
The best gifts under the tree?
The best gifts under the tree?
Christmas is about gifts. 12/25/2024 10:00 AM
Bowie County
Jerry Rochelle
Kelley Crisp

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