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Have a community event and want to let people know about it? Email your “What’s Happening” to Heather at hrussell@bowiecountynow.com

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July 6, 2022

Have a community event and want to let people know about it? Email your “What’s Happening” to Heather at hrussell@bowiecountynow.com Summer Reading Program is back again at the New Boston Public Library! Programs are on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Schedule is as follows: July 12 – Science Experiments Jul...

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Comptroller releases broadband plan

State Capital Highlights

July 6, 2022

Comptroller releases broadband plan State Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week released his agency’s plan to support the expansion of broadband internet access to areas with limited or no access. Hegar and his agency’s Broadband Development Office received feedback through a series of town halls, virtu...

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A life of dedication to communication

Retired Gunnery Sergeant Richard “Gunny” Hall has led a life of service to the Marine Corps and The Armed Forces since joining the service nearly 70 years ago.

Retired Gunnery Sergeant Richard ?Gunny? Hall reflects on his life in the Marines

July 6, 2022

Retired Gunnery Sergeant Richard “Gunny” Hall has led a life of service to the Marine Corps and The Armed Forces since joining the service nearly 70 years ago. “I joined the Marine Corps two weeks after my seventeenth birthday on May 25, 1954,” said Hall. “I thought I wanted to go to war, at that ti...

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The Maud Volunteer Fire Department received a donation from West Fraser

Last week, James Bowie High School Sophomore Maddie Huggins was inadvertently left off of the district 17-2A accolades list. Maddie was selected 1st team all-district utility player.

June 30, 2022

Last week, James Bowie High School Sophomore Maddie Huggins was inadvertently left off of the district 17-2A accolades list. Maddie was selected 1st t...

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Shooting in DeKalb leads to questions

On Saturday, June 25th, 2022, at approximately 10:50 PM, Officers with the DeKalb Police Department were dispatched to the shooting of a carhop at Sonic Drive-In located at 500 East Front Street in DeKalb.

June 29, 2022

On Saturday, June 25th, 2022, at approximately 10:50 PM, Officers with the DeKalb Police Department were dispatched to the shooting of a carhop at Son...

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Gavin Bailey of Simms

Gavin Bailey of Simms, Texas was one of four local high school graduates to be awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship from the Greater young Professionals Scholarship Awards. Gavin graduated from James Bowie High School and is the son of Kilee and Brandon Bailey. He is pictured here with (L-R) Warren McDaniel, Gavin Bailey, Natalie Copeland, and Heather Buster. Courtesy Photo

June 29, 2022

Gavin Bailey of Simms, Texas was one of four local high school graduates to be awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship from the Greater young Professionals Sc...

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Enjoy a safe and happy Independence Day

Independence Day is a celebration of the United States of America. The holiday is marked by fanfare and large parties, complete with barbecues, fireworks and parades.

June 29, 2022

Independence Day is a celebration of the United States of America. The holiday is marked by fanfare and large parties, complete with barbecues, firewo...

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Common sense and a helping hand

Nobody has to tell anybody around these parts that it is hot. I mean, it is officially summer now and in Texas that means heat. I can only imagine how folks that haven’t lived here very long feel as the good ol’ Texas sun cranks up the oven and starts scorching all of us for the next couple of months.

June 29, 2022

Nobody has to tell anybody around these parts that it is hot. I mean, it is officially summer now and in Texas that means heat. I can only imagine how...

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Take steps toward financial freedom

Next week, we observe Independence Day, an opportunity to celebrate all the liberties we enjoy in this country. Of course, there are different types of freedoms – such as financial freedom, which can open the doors to many other opportunities. What steps can you take to gain your financial independence?

June 29, 2022

Next week, we observe Independence Day, an opportunity to celebrate all the liberties we enjoy in this country. Of course, there are different types o...

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Capital Highlights

Abortion officially illegal in Texas

State Capital Highlights

June 29, 2022

Abortion officially illegal in Texas The U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade effectively ends all legal abortions in Texas within the n...