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Northeast Texans pack Region D meeting in opposition to Marvin Nichols Reservoir

Close to 300 people packed the meeting room at the Region 8 Service Center last week in Pittsburg to listen to presentations and voice their concerns ...

November 6, 2024

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Halloween Happenings

Local kids got to get their buckets full during Halloween last week as towns all over our area held festivals, trunk or treats and more. Look for more...

November 6, 2024

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This Week in History

Thirty Years Ago-1994 Maud’s first football team honored Maud’s first football team of 1969 was honored in the rain with medals during the half-time o...

November 6, 2024

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Bowie County Sheriff’s Report

November 6, 2024

MONDAY Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence)- South Lake Drive Texarkana Warrant Service (TX Parole Warrant, traffic)-George Thomas Road Tex...

News

Bicycle and Car Seat Safety Day in Downtown Texarkana

November 6, 2024

The City of Texarkana, Texas is partnering with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to host a bicycle and car seat safety event on Saturday, No...

News

Texarkana College trustees congratulate Board Secretary George Moore for ETBU Alumni

Trustees Hear Report on Proposed Plumbing Program

November 6, 2024

At today’s Texarkana College’s Board of Trustees meeting, board members congratulated Mr. George Moore for his recent honor presented to him by his al...

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Pleasant Grove ISD’s Response to Allegations of Unsportsmanlike Conduct at Recent Volleyball Game

Kenny

November 4, 2024

Pleasant Grove ISD is aware of the allegations concerning unsportsmanlike conduct by students during the recent volleyball game between Pleasant Grove...

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Hooks residents at odds with city leaders, police department over handling of HISD resource officer

See HOOKS

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

October 30, 2024

Residents of Hooks packed the council chambers to show their displeasure with the city’s police chief and a situation that resulted in the loss of the...

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Local students compete gear to gear with VEX robotics

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

October 30, 2024

Three Bowie County school districts are teaching students that science technology can be a fun way to learn. Seventh and eighth grade students at New ...

News

Simms ISD hosts Pirate Voyage 5K Color Run

October 30, 2024

Simms ISD held their first ever Pirate Voyage 5K Run and Walk this past Saturday morning. The event was a benefit with all proceeds going to the Simms...

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What’s Happening

Veterans Day

October 30, 2024

As Veterans Day approaches, the Tribune will be collecting pictures for our annual Veteran Tribute pages. These pages will be printed on November 6, 2...

Sports

Local bands bring the noise at State Competition

November 6, 2024

Band members from New Boston and DeKalb high schools competed in the 2024-2025 University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Military Marching Band Co...

Sports

Bears claim District Championship

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

November 6, 2024

It was a night for big wins and championships last Friday as the DeKalb bears and Maud Cardinals earned big district wins and each claimed a district ...

Sports

Dreaming Whitetail-2024-25 season underway, more than 700,000 Texas hunters expected to head to the field this season

Deer Season At A Glance

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

November 6, 2024

It’s showtime for Texas deer hunters. The 2024-25 general hunting season for white-tailed deer opened statewide at 30 minutes before sunrise on Nov. 2...

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Playoff Picture and Pundit Predictions

Local high school football playoff spots up for grabs

Kenny

November 5, 2024

By Kenny Mitchell This Friday night’s football action brings the end of regular season play and playoff seeds are up for grabs. Big games are everywhe...

Sports

Record Chaser: Kentucky big fish hunter finds wealth of record class on Texas waters

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

October 30, 2024

Big fish hunter Art Weston was back in Texas a few weeks back. Not surprisingly, he was up to his old tricks again. Weston is an adrenaline junkie and...

Sports

Lions earn win over Hornets, Pirates notch first win

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

October 30, 2024

Regular season football action is winding down in district play with playoff spots up for grabs each week. Last Friday saw the New Boston Lions and th...

Sports

District championship for the Lady Lions

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

October 30, 2024

The Lady Lions of New Boston earned a win over the Hooks Lady Hornets on Friday and with that win claimed the district championship. Going into their ...

Opinion

Straightest Path is a Circle

Pam Kumpe

November 6, 2024

A gift of cash (enough to make a difference) was quietly given to me, with the idea that I might pass it on to someone who needs it or help someone. T...

Opinion

Let’s Get Involved

Harper Jo Sparks

November 6, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you’re having an amazing week/day! My church this past week did Trick or Treat on Church Street. This was an amazing outreach min...

Opinion

What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You

Who is my Neighbor?

By DEBBY EFURD

November 6, 2024

Growing up, it was pretty easy to identify who your neighbor was. People rarely moved, so learning everyone in a 2-3 block radius was pretty easy. I w...

Lifestyle

Murray celebrates 101st Birthday

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November 6, 2024

Loletta Murray opens a card given to her in celebration of her 101st birthday Saturday at Autumn Wind Assisted Living Center in New Boston. Murray was...

Lifestyle, News

Ford working to create an atmosphere that takes the dread out of working

UNBOUND Salon gives stylists the freedom to be themselves

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

October 23, 2024

For the resident stylists at a new salon, being “Unbound” allows them and their clients to be themselves. Sami Ford opened UNBOUND Salon at 312 North ...

Lifestyle

Local schools learn about fire safety from firefighters

October 16, 2024

Schools around the area have been treated to some very special visitors in the last week as fire departments from all around have been working hard to...

Obituaries

HENRY RAY FREEMAN

November 6, 2024

Henry Ray Freeman of Avery, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at a Denison, Texas hospital. Henry was born September 3, 1943 to William Fran...

Obituaries

ROBERT C. BUNGER

October 30, 2024

Robert C. Bunger, affectionately known as “R.C.,” 85, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Tyler, Texas, and was originally from De Kalb, Texas. R.C. ...

Obituaries

Robert C. Bunger

Kenny

October 21, 2024

Robert C. Bunger, affectionately known as "R.C.," 85, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Tyler, Texas, and was originally from De Kalb, Texas. R.C. ...

Obituaries

RUBY ROSE BRITZMAN DERRICK

October 16, 2024

Ruby Rose Britzman Derrick was born Friday August 13, 1937 to Alex J. and Vivian Durnell Britzman in Houston, Missouri. Youngest of six, Ruby grew up ...

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