For the first time since 1970, New Boston will not celebrate its beloved Pioneer Days.   Last week Pioneer Days Chairman Charlie Clark announced that the 50th Annual “Hottest Festival in Texas” has been postponed, due to state mandates to slow the spread of COVID-19.  Clark released the following statement:

“After lots of consideration of the events going on at this time, it is with a heavy heart that I, as Chairman of the Pioneer Days Festival, must make this decision.

I have studied, pra...