By Kenny Mitchell Organizations and individuals that are opposed to the proposed multi-billion dollar proposed reservoir in the Sulphur River basin will be holding a meeting to discuss things the everyday citizen can do to stop the lake’s construction.

Bowie County

Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting More than threefourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation. Excessive workload and inadequate pay were other major reasons that teachers are considering leaving, The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets reported. The percentage of teachers considering quitting has risen to 77% this year from 58% in 2020, when the foundation conducted the first survey on the subject.

American Legion Post 488 New Boston Sundays – Pool Tournament 4PM Open at 3PM Mondays – Closed Tuesday – Open 2PM12AM Wednesday – Over 50 Dart Tournament games start 7:30PM Thursdays – Dart Tournament start 7:30PM and Pool Tournament start 7:30PM Fridays – Pool Tournament start 7:30PM Saturdays – live band and dance 8:00PM Mark your calendars September 18, 2022 Chicken Fried Steak Dinner 1 to 5PM Club opens at 12PM

The beginning of a new hunting season is quickly approaching and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for 2022-23. Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the Year-from-Purchase All-Water Fishing Package) for the current year expire at the end of August. The new licenses for the 2022-23 season go on sale Aug. 15. Annually, Texans purchase more than 2.7 million hunting and fishing licenses and directly fund a multitude of conservation efforts and recreational opportunities, helping make Texas one of the best places in the country to hunt and fish. Some of the many projects made possible by license sales include fish stocking, wildlife management, habitat restoration, public hunting leases, river fishing and Texas Game

The Simms Volunteer Fire Department, along with the aid of several area departments, responded to an explosion and house fire on Highway 67 on Monday, August 30. A lightning strike caused the explosion and subsequent house fire, resulting in a total loss. No injuries were reported.