VanDeaver, Spencer debate as May 28 runoff election date looms

Photo by Shawn Larson State Rep. Gary VanDeaver speaks at the podium as challenger Chris Spencer waits for his turn during the two’s debate last Thursday night in Texarkana.

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Kenny Mitchell Publisher on May 22, 2024

Early voting began Monday morning in one of the most contentious battles for elected office that Northeast Texas has seen in many years. The runoff election for Texas House District 1 between incumbent State Rep. Gary VanDeaver and Cass County businessman Chris Spencer has been heated to say the least. Texas House District 1 includes Bowie, Cass, Lamar, Morris and Red River Counties.

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Christmas in DeKalb

December 18, 2024

A little rain didn’t hamper the community holiday spirit during the annual Christmas in DeKalb held last weekend. Those in attendace got to enjoy a mi...

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Barnes takes plea deal, gets 40 years

Judge, prosecutor agree to plea deal to spare children second trial

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

December 18, 2024

A New Boston woman has accepted a plea agreement from the State of Texas today on a host of Injury to a Child charges relating to charges filed agains...

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Maud ESports team maps its way to state championship match

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

December 18, 2024

For students at Maud High School, playing video games really is taking them places. The Cardinal Esports senior team has been crowned the Vanta Esport...

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This Week in History

Thirty Years Ago-1994

From the archives of The Bowie County Citizens Tribune

December 18, 2024

Thirty Years Ago-1994 Dear Santa, I want a go cart for Christmas. I also want a boy diary and I really want my two front teeth. If you have enough, co...

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What’s Happening

What?s happening at the American Legion Post 488 New Boston, TX

December 18, 2024

Club Room Operation Hours Sunday 12 PM - Close M-F 2 PM - Close Saturday 2 PM - 1 AM May close earlier Thursday - Dart Tournament Starts at 7:30 PM Fr...

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Stormy Holidays

Pam Kumpe

December 18, 2024

I shared from John 6 as I spoke to a group of ladies about Christ walking on water to His disciples in a storm where he said, “It is I; do not be afra...