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Suicide rates on the rise across State of Texas

In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 11 minutes. In 2022 alone, more than 49,000 people died by suicide.Suicide is the eleventh leadin...

February 19, 2025

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Efforts underway to to provide alternatives to proposed Marvin Nichols

The decades old battle by the people of Northeast Texas to keep the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir out of the Sulphur River Basin wages on. But som...

February 19, 2025

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FedEx Freight donates over $100K of equipment to Texarkana College Diesel Technology Program

Texarkana College is thrilled to announce a generous donation from FedEx Freight of state-of-the-art equipment valued at over $100,000 to the Texarkan...

February 19, 2025

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This Week in History

Thirty Years Ago-1995

February 19, 2025

Thirty Years Ago - February 19, 1995 Lottery winner hopefuls have heard of a new lucky spot in New Boston. Skaggs Country Store at I30 and Highway 8 s...

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City upgrades bring positive changes in Maud

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

February 12, 2025

A new firetruck and an upgraded water meter system are signal progress in Maud, city officials say. “We’ve got a lot going on right now … We’re on our...

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DeKalb’s James Germany shares Dr. King’s vision of hope at awards ceremony in California

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

February 12, 2025

“…out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope…” Those are words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech that inspired a Californ...

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Bishop’s Closet brings upscale trendy at discount prices to NB

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

February 12, 2025

A new business in Downtown New Boston allows people to get trendy fashions at discount prices. Bishop’s Closet is a consignment store located at 111 N...

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TxDOT road closures to alter daily driving in DeKalb as construction continues

February 12, 2025

This aerial view above shows the area where Beadie White will be closed and where a new temporary access road, TemporaryPark Drive, will be added in D...

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This Week in History

Thirty Years Ago-1995

February 12, 2025

Thirty Years Ago-1995 Lady Lions’ seniors are recognized Senior members of the New Boston Lady Lions basketball team were honored with senior night ce...

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The River Wild

Annual white bass run kicking into gear on rivers statewide

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

February 12, 2025

Ready or not, it’s just about curtain time on select rivers, creeks and tributaries that connect to major reservoirs all across Texas. Depending on wh...

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Local Ag students fare well at statewide shows

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February 12, 2025

Karson King, a Simms FFA member, won a $8,000 scholarship after placing sixth in the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Heifer Superintendent’s Beef Chal...

Sports

Taking it to the Bank

Angler, guitarist reels in new lake record while fishing from shore at Lady Bird Lake

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

February 19, 2025

Anyone who likes a good ol’ fashioned big fish story is sure to love the tale behind the Lady Bird Lunker. There is no mention of forward-facing sonar...

Sports

Lady Hornets and Lady Bears see championship seasons end

February 19, 2025

After both earned Bi-District championships in the first round of the state playoffs, the Hooks Lady Hornets and the DeKalb Lady Bears each saw their ...

Sports

Hooks and Redwater boys enter the postseason

February 19, 2025

The Hooks Hornets were dominant in district basketball play this season and they entered the Bi-District round of the playoffs on MOnday as the distri...

Sports

Hornets leave Bears feeling stung

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February 12, 2025

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Bulldogs celebrate Senior Night with win

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February 12, 2025

The DeKalb Bears and Hooks Hornets boys and girls teams faced off last week during district play with the Hornets finding success in each game.

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Local athletes sign to play on college level

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February 12, 2025

Five senior athletes from Hooks High signed their Letters of Intent last week on National Signing Day. Dontravious Coulter, Ashton Odom and Jamarion J...

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Softball and baseball hits the diamonds for 2025 season

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February 12, 2025

DeKalb’s Caylin Corbett waits for a toss at 2nd base.

Opinion

Why is shopping locally so important?

By Lee Elliott New Boston SIDC/CDC Executive Director

February 19, 2025

Quite simply, it encourages prosperity and improves the quality of life where it means the most, in New Boston. In a world where people are feeling le...

Opinion

You are loved

Harper Jo Sparks

February 19, 2025

Hello everyone! I hope you’re having a great day! Today I want to talk about uncomfortable situations! YAY! We all love those! Not really!! We don’t l...

Opinion

What to know before “reversing” your retirement

February 19, 2025

After working for decades, you may have been looking forward to retiring. But what if you decide to “reverse” your retirement? You could rejoin the wo...

Lifestyle

Sights from a DeKalb Hootenanny at Elk Meadow

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February 12, 2025

The DeKalb Education Foundation Board of Directors hosted the district’s first ever Hootenanny and fun was had by all at the event hosted at Elk Meado...

Lifestyle

Redwater Student of the Month

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February 12, 2025

Redwater Junior High 7th grader, Sophie Pinkham, has been selected as the February Student of the Month. Her teacher states that Sophie comes to class...

Lifestyle

A Night to Shine

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February 12, 2025

Members of the Hooks HIgh Cheer Squad volunteered at the Texarkana Night to Shine last Friday. Night to Shine is a complimentary event for people with...

Obituaries

ALYSIA NICHOLLE MOORE

February 19, 2025

Alysia Nicholle Moore, known as Ally, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at her residence. Ally was born on October 6, 2004, in Texarkana, TX...

Obituaries

GEORGE EDWARD CARR

February 19, 2025

George Edward Carr, 78, of New Boston, Texas, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at St Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on Jun...

Obituaries

SAMUEL “SAM” EUGENE REEVES

February 12, 2025

Samuel “Sam” Eugene Reeves, 80, of De Kalb, Texas passed away on January 30, 2025 at an Atlanta, Texas care facility. He was born on September 14, 194...

Obituaries

LINDA LIPE

February 12, 2025

Linda Lipe, age, 66, of Avery, passed away, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Christus St. Michaels Hospital in Texarkana. Her parents: and a sister, Bobb...

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