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Brandy Eldridge to lead The Assembly Line as Director

The Assembly Line, Texarkana's new hub for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creative professionals, is pleased to announce Brandy Eldridge as...

April 1, 2025

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NaShayla Nabors crowned 2025 Miss Hooks

Congratulations to the 2025 Miss Hooks Pageant winners. The winners were Young Miss Hooks Eden Craig, Miss Hooks NaShayla Nabors, Teen Miss Hooks Bail...

March 26, 2025

Main, News

NB Council approves Forward New Boston plan

In this month’s regular meeting of the New Boston City Council, city leaders unanimously approved the new economic development plan as the official pl...

March 26, 2025

Main, News

Vietnam Traveling Tribute Wall coming to Bowie County

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

March 26, 2025

A traveling wall honoring the veterans who lost their lives in Vietnam is coming to New Boston. The New Boston Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the...

News

Leary residents go to the polls for .5% tax increase in May

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

March 26, 2025

In the upcoming May election, the City of Leary will have on the ballot for its voters a proposed 1-½ percent sales and use tax for goods sold in the ...

News

Weekly Roadwork Report

Bowie County

March 26, 2025

Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Eastbound traffic shifted, frontage road lane closure I-30 – From FM 989 to ...

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This Week in History

Thirty Years Ago-1995

March 26, 2025

Thirty Years Ago-1995 March 26, 1995 Local coaches met Wednesday night and decided on the 13AAA Girl’s All District selections. With New Boston’s Lady...

News

The substance of things hoped for

March 26, 2025

We talked last week about changes and how sometimes they can be good and sometimes bad, but that they were inevitable. That is definitely true for thi...

News

Bowie County Sheriff’s Report

March 26, 2025

MONDAY Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), Warrant Service (Probation Violation for DWI 2nd, Fail to Appear on Possession of a Con...

News

TexAmericas Center’s Eric Voyles Honored with Texas Commercial Real Estate ICONS Award

Eric Voyles

March 26, 2025

TexAmericas Center, which owns and operates the 3rd ranked industrial park and is one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States, ...

News

Grammy Winning Recording Artist David Phelps comes to the Perot Theatre

March 26, 2025

In support of his brand new recording, which releases August 30th, the unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Dav...

Sports

Lady Bears keep winning, Dragons earn win over Hooks

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

March 26, 2025

The DeKalb Lady Bears continued to be the hottest team in local softball last week, taking their district record to 5-0 on Friday with a 10-1 win over...

Sports

DeKalb’s TT Ingram wins second straight state powerlifting championship

All-around athlete sets three state records in dominating performance

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

March 26, 2025

For the second year in a row, a DeKalb student has claimed the title of best in the state for powerlifting. Talisha “TT” Ingram, a DeKalb High School ...

Sports

Outdoors Briefs-Anglers enjoying first full spring on Bois d’ Arc, lake record crappie reported

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

March 26, 2025

Anglers are enjoying the first full spring of fishing at Bois d’ Arc Lake in Fannin County. A few have already found the big ones biting. Located near...

Sports

Bills to Ponder–Legislation could dismantle TPWD, loosen CWD laws, prevent game warden access to private property

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

March 26, 2025

The 89th Texas Legislature is in session. For those who may not have heard, there is a bill in the mix that has spurred some serious debate among the ...

Sports

DeKalb’s Ingram earns 2nd State Powerlifting Championship

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March 19, 2025

Talisha Ingram won her second straight state powerlifting championship last week in superstar fashion setting new state records in bench, deadlift and...

Sports

Lady Bears win 7th straight, Pirates blank L-K 15-0

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

March 19, 2025

The DeKalb Lady Bears continued to be the hottest team in local softball last week as they won their 7th straight game with a 13-2 win over the Redwat...

Sports

Simms ISD holds Community Health Fair

March 19, 2025

Simms ISD hosted a Community Health Fair last week complete with a wide variety of vendors, blood pressure checks and a chance to save a life with a d...

Opinion

The substance of things hoped for

March 26, 2025

We talked last week about changes and how sometimes they can be good and sometimes bad, but that they were inevitable. That is definitely true for thi...

Opinion

A Million Steps to Nowhere

Pam Kumpe

March 26, 2025

That evening, I drove to the streets, hoping to enjoy the company of someone who could use interaction, and I found myself drawn to this one guy. He s...

Opinion

Luck of the Irish

By DEBBY EFURD

March 26, 2025

Recently, we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day (also known as “Saint Paddy’s Day”). I’m reminded of my Irish roots. With a maiden name of Ferrell and Fergu...

Lifestyle

Fun on the midway at New Boston’s Spring Fling

March 26, 2025

Tribune photos by Susan Lindsey

Lifestyle

Redwater Junior High 8th

March 12, 2025

Redwater Junior High 8th grader, Tyler Caudle, has been selected as the Student of the Month for March. The staff reports that Tyler is a hard worker ...

Lifestyle

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

March 12, 2025

Students around our area participated in the National Education Association’s annual Read Across America program last week. This program encourages re...

Obituaries

WYVON G. MAY

March 5, 2025

Wyvon G. May, age 76, of Simms, Texas, passed away February 19, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1948, in Simms, Texas, to Hubert C. May and Ora Nell...

Obituaries

ROBBIE LOU CHISUM

March 5, 2025

Robbie Lou Chisum, 77, of New Boston, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2025, in a Texarkana hospital. She was born on September 17, 1947, in McCurta...

Obituaries

PAUL SCOTT FOWLER

February 26, 2025

Paul Scott Fowler,. age 59 of Texarkana, Texas passed away at his home on Monday, February 17, 2025. Scott was born June 5, 1965 in Texarkana, Texas t...

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...

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