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Texarkana College’s 2022 First-Generation College Celebration

Institutions and education agencies nationwide participated in First-Generation College

November 30, 2022

Institutions and education agencies nationwide participated in First-Generation College Celebration Day to highlight the achievements of students, educators, and alumni who are the first members of their families to pursue college degrees and to encourage this critical and resilient population to co...

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Staying Healthy During the Holidays

The holidays are often a time to celebrate and create cherished memories with loved ones. Engaging in preventive health behaviors (e.g., washing hands, exercising, nutrition and getting vaccines) can help make sure you make the most of your holidays.

November 30, 2022

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Signal at Bowie County intersection scheduled to be activated

Change to take effect on Wednesday, Nov. 30, weather permitting

November 30, 2022

A new traffic signal at the intersection of US Highway 82 and FM 2148 in Bowie County is scheduled to be activated next week, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “Activation of the new signal is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 30, weather permitting,” said Atlanta District Dir...

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Just Married!

November 30, 2022

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UPCOMING EVENTS

November 30, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS What’s happening at the American Legion Post 488 New Boston Sundays - Open at 12 noon football and snacks, pool tournament 4PM Closed ...

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Telford Prison Ministries gearing up for another Christmas

The volunteers out at the Telford Unit in New Boston are hard at work again to provide some much-needed Christmas cheer for the inmates housed at the facility. Again this year, close to 2,000 men will receive a holiday gift filled with candy that has been donated from around the county, just in time for Christmas. The bags will contain individually wrapped candy of any kind, except gum.

November 30, 2022

The volunteers out at the Telford Unit in New Boston are hard at work again to provide some much-needed Christmas cheer for the inmates housed at the ...

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9th annual Farmers Bank & Trust LIVE UNITED Bowl

Representing the Great American Conference (GAC), Southeast Oklahoma State University will once again make an appearance at the Farmers Bank & Trust LIVE UNITED BOWL and will battle it out with Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) competitor, Emporia State University. The Savage Storm and Hornets are no strangers to the Farmers Bank & Trust Live United Bowl and will bring a great game to Texarkana. The game will be played Saturday, December 3rd at Texarkana Arkansas School District’s Razorback Stadium with a noon kickoff. An exciting addition this year is pay-for-view for family and friends who are not able to make the trip. The link will be available on the Live United Bowl website with a $9.99 fee. Savage Storm head coach Tyler Fenwick and Hornet’s head coach Garin Higgins are both excited to be invited again to the Farmers Bank & Trust LIVE UNITED BOWL in Texarkana. Teams will arrive late afternoon on Thursday, December 1st at their hotels in the Texarkana Arkansas Crossroads Business Park. Community members are invited to come out and greet the teams and welcome them to Texarkana. Times will be posted on the website. Teams will also participate in local community events on Thursday and Friday with football practice on Friday afternoon at Razorback Stadium and Pleasant Grove stadium.

November 23, 2022

Representing the Great American Conference (GAC), Southeast Oklahoma State University will once again make an appearance at the Farmers Bank & Trust L...

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City considers moving downtown water tower

City leaders in New Boston will be exploring the idea of moving the downtown water tower. In their regular monthly meeting, City Administrator Wayne Dial explored the idea of moving the downtown water tower, which was only in use for a brief time after its construction, to the Glass Hill area to improve water pressure in that part of town. The tower was constructed and designed by Texas Water Utilities, but was taken out of service soon after, due to design flaws.

November 23, 2022

City leaders in New Boston will be exploring the idea of moving the downtown water tower. In their regular monthly meeting, City Administrator Wayne D...

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SWEPCO offers electrical safety tips when decorating for the holiday season

SWEPCO wants to remind the public about important electrical safety tips when decorating homes and offices this holiday season.

November 23, 2022

SWEPCO wants to remind the public about important electrical safety tips when decorating homes and offices this holiday season. Stay 10 feet away from...

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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Texas Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Texas businesses and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes that occurred Nov. 4, 2022, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Greg Abbott on Nov. 15, 2022.

November 23, 2022

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Texas businesses and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes that occurred Nov. 4, 2022...