The James Bowie High School ag program will look a little different this year, with long-time instructor Michael Meadows retiring, but returning in a part-time role.

What’s happening at the American Legion Post 488 New Boston Sundays – Pool Tournament 4PM Open at 3PM Mondays – Closed Tuesday – Open 2PM12AM Wednesday – Over 50 Dart Tournament games start 7:30PM Thursdays – Dart Tournament start 7:30PM and Pool Tournament start 7:30PM Fridays – Pool Tournament start 7:30PM Saturdays – live band and dance 8:00PM August 13 – Shelton Band August 18 – Riders Meeting August 20 – Durango August 26 – Spaghetti, chicken spaghetti, goulash, salad, garlic bread, and dessert $8.00 6PM August 27 – Parson B and the Part Time Sinners August 30 – Executive Meeting Mark your calendars September 18, 2022 Chicken Fried Steak Dinner 1 to 5PM Club opens at 12PM

As small businesses continue their battle to bring on new employees, tactics to attract top talent have evolved. There hasn’t been another choice; they’ve had to be competitive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were still 11.3 million job openings at the end of May. The hunt for new hires continues for those needing to bolster their workforces.

Redwater Independent School District (RISD) took top regional honors with Region VIII Education Service Center (ESC) naming RISD teachers, Courtney Beck and Tanya Terry, as Regional Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively. They will now be part of a group of 40 regional teachers of the year to be considered for one of six state finalists. Courtney Beck, with Redwater Elementary School, is starting her 18th year of teaching and her eighth year with RISD. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University – Texarkana. Beck has a love and passion for teaching. “I realize that students come to school with different backgrounds, different experiences and different needs,” she said. “My hope is to make each student feel that they belong, they matter and they can do anything they set their minds to.” Beck also encourages other teachers to don’t give up, help is a knock away. “It is important to count on your colleagues. After all, they are the only ones that truly know exactly what you are feeling and going through. Remember why you became a teacher – to see the light in your student’s eyes and the smile on their face when they finally get what you are teaching them.” Tanya Terry has 17 years of experience in teaching and is going into her sixth year at Redwater High School. She serves as the English Department Chair and is a Dual Credit Instructor. Terry holds an Associate Degree in Secondary Education from Texarkana College, along with a Bachelor and Master Degree in Secondary Education from Texas A&M University – Texarkana.

Sunday, July 31st, 2022, my son Brandon’s phone rang, and the transplant coordinator gave words of life. “We have a match.”

Drivers urged to be alert as school begins Millions of Texas children are heading back to school this month, as early as this week in some districts. The Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to be especially alert and focused when driving in school zones and near bus stops. Drivers are further reminded that a new Texas law requires drivers to stop and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, according to TxDOT. The Lisa Torry Smith Act is named after a young mother killed in Missouri City in a crosswalk as she walked her son to school. The driver received a $50 fine for failing to yield, according to numerous media reports. Now it’s a crime punishable with up to two years in prison.