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Pam Kumpe on December 4, 2024

A Cross. A Book. And a Trip to Avinger

As the day began, I noticed a man sitting quietly behind a table beneath his canopy. The table was filled with handcarved wooden crosses. He was reading, his demeanor peaceful yet focused. I walked over and smiled.

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Oh Night Divine

eType

December 11, 2024

On Sunday night, the congregation of First Baptist Church-DeKalb hosted a dramatic presentation of the night Jesus Christ was born in a manger in Beth...

Main, News

Barnes found guilty on 33 counts

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

December 11, 2024

Cody Barnes of New Boston was found guilty last week by a Bowie County jury of 33 seperate counts in relation to charges for a laundry list of sexual ...

Main, News

New K-9 officer Goose to start serving New Boston in January

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

December 11, 2024

Efforts are underway to get a new K9 officer on the streets of New Boston and to make sure he and his handler are well equipped to protect and serve t...

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Shop with a Cop returns for 2024 Christmas season

December 11, 2024

The annual Shop with a Cop was held last weekend with representatives from the New Boston Police Department, the New Boston Volunteer Fire Department,...

Opinion

Capital Highlights

Phelan drops bid for speaker; no clear winner yet

December 11, 2024

House Speaker Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, state Rep. Davi...

Opinion

Lip Balm instead of Beer

Pam Kumpe

December 11, 2024

Mike stood outside his home, a worn-down place in Texarkana known for abandoned houses. I’d met Mike when he first begged me for a quarter, a journey ...