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By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com *As of August 26, 2026 Another week of local volleyball action is in the books and still the hottest team in the area is the undefeated Maud Lady Cardinals, who after a win on Friday went to 10-0 on the season. Last week the high flying Lady Cards knocked off Big Sandy on Tuesday in three sets by a score of 25-9, 25-15 and 25-11, and then finished off the week with a 3-1 match win over the Lady Rebels from Rivercrest. The Lady Cardina

By Rylee Freeman I have never been a person who is okay with the unknown. I like to be prepared for every scenario that could come next. I could probably live the exact same day over and over again and never go crazy. Recently, I was praying over a situation that’s going on in my personal life, and I just repeatedly said to God that I trusted him and I knew he was in control. So why did I still have a pit in my stomach? Life is not a series of

By Melissa Motes Have you ever stopped to think about why you’re here? Not just what you do, where you work, or what role you fill—but why did God put you here? I remember being a little girl lying on my slide outside and looking up at the heavens and asking God this very question. I certainly didn’t have the answer then. But even as a little girl, I think I understood that there had to be more to life than just being born and dying. We were created for something. When Jesus

Can you feel it? That twinge of electricity that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up and that sense of unbridled excitement that only happens during one time of the year? Can you hear it? The echo of that roar that only comes from one place and rings loud with the sounds of fanaticism and pride. That twinge and that roar only come from one place and that is the local football stadium on a fall Friday night in Texas. And folks, it is back! Those proverbial Friday

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com What began as just another bus route for Redwater teacher and bus driver Greg Frachiseur has now become a warning to all as his quick actions are being heralded for preventing a tragedy. “Mr. Frachiseur’s actions are a powerful reminder our students are cared for far beyond the classroom,” Superintendent Dr. Kelly Burns said. “In a split second, he recognized the danger, remained focused, and responded decisively in a critical moment,

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com Pregnancy and having a child can be one of the most beautiful experiences a mother can have, while at the same time being one of the biggest challenges of their life. Whether those months are easy for the mother, or filled with challenges, having someone there to help face all that may come with having a child is a blessing. That is where Channing Moore and Moore than Birth comes in. Moore is a New Boston native that is now a Certifie

PRESS RELEASE HOOKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT In 2019, Hooks Independent School District (“Hooks ISD” or the “District”) had a chance to partner with TexAmericas Center (“TexAmericas” or “TAC”) on an arrangement that seemed to make sense for everyone involved. TAC wanted to make its property more attractive to businesses considering locating in Bowie County. The District wanted to support economic development without giving away tax revenue that belonged to the schools. The

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com The new hydration rules became a fact of life for area schools this week with marching bands and football squads around the area using the new guidelines as they started practices this week, like the coaches and staff of the Hooks Hornets pictured here. The Texas UIL issued new mandates and guidelines to address heat stress among high school athletes and band members this year, with the new rules taking effect on August 1, just ahead

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com Hooks ISD was happt to welcome Vincent the Dancing Umpire to campus this week to help the district in their efforts to claim the top spot in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest. Four local school districts are now competing in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest with thousands of dollars in prizes, weight room upgrades and the $1 Million dollar grand prize up for grabs in 2026.Hooks, along with local Redwater ISD, Simm

Over the last week or so it has again come to my attention a fact that everyone should know, and that is, you just can’t please everyone. You can try…but you will fail. Doing what we do here at this newspaper, and other community newspapers all across the country, you learn to have a pretty thick skin. We are never going to make every reader happy, and will often be the focus of criticism and ridicule. In my more than 25 years in this industry, that is a fact that just can’t

By Connie Pinkham At the time of this writing, I am waiting for my two youngest grandchildren to wake up. Their parents both work very early today. I came to their house and made myself comfy on their couch. I didn’t want the children pulled out of bed and brought to me in the wee hours of the morning. Not a great way to start a day…for them or for me! I’ve spent a lot of time waiting. Even as a child, I remember waiting. Waiting with raised arm for my turn in the school

By Pam Kumpe Some days, our wandering feels a little more like wondering. We take steps that leave us confused or tired, or that end up leaving us with calluses in places nobody can see. But even there, the Lord is working—within us, around us, and often beyond what we realize. He reminded me of that again after I had spent time with a few homeless friends, dropping off Gatorade and little nuggets of friendship. I had emptied my trunk and was driving away when I rounded the b

By Melissa Motes “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:16-17). Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up. These powerful words were immortalized by one of my favorite coaches when I was growing up. Coach Jimmy Valvano, was one of the greatest NCAA basketball coaches of all time. I was glued to the telev

We all have things that some call core memories. Memories that stay with you forever. Memories that leave a mark on your subconscious and often guide us through life. One of those memories for me is the very first time the steep trek was made up to the DeKalb Bears press box. Call me silly, but the memory of that first step into that tiny press box really did leave an indelible impression. It is a memory that runs the gamut from thinking what a small space it was, to the utte

Winston Dale Pinkham, born September 18, 1937, in New Boston, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2026. He lived a life defined by hard work, perseverance, service, humor, and, above all, love for his family. Raised in New Boston, Winston learned the meaning of hard work from an early age. His childhood experiences on the family farm shaped the determined and resourceful man he became. After graduating from New Boston High School in 1953, he attended Texarkana Junior College and

Dean Alan Olson, 73 of Maud, Texas passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 in a local nursing facility. Mr. Olson was born March 28, 1953 in Igloo, South Dakota to Orville and Ianne Olson. He was retired from the Texarkana Water Utilities, a United States Retired Army Veteran and member of the American Legion Doyle Williams Post 488, New Boston. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Hazel Olson. Mr. Olson is survived by his daughter, Victoria Chapin of New Boston, T

Bertie Carolyn Baker, 85, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1940, in Ben Lomond, Arkansas, to Novella King and Robert Meredith. Carolyn spent her working years as a teacher in the Genoa and Hooks school systems before retiring. Teaching was more than a career to her—it was a passion. She loved mentoring her students and remained deeply connected to her school family throughout her life. In her free time, Carolyn was an avid reader

Jason Albert Singleton, age 53, of Maud, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1973, in Texarkana, Texas to Roy Albert and Viola Marie (Tutt) Singleton. Mr. Singleton was a tradesman at Red River Army Depot. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, especially wife and grandchildren. He was the type of man that always had to have a project, his most recent being restoring his Son’s truck for his granddau

Robert Daniel Tyson Sr., age 88, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1937, in Maud, Oklahoma, to Carl Ivan Tyson and Opal Mary McPherson Tyson. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Robert worked as the type setter and press operator for multiple newspapers and later began a long career with Red River Army Depot, where he worked as the Chief Union Steward for Loca

Stanley Jones, age 69, passed away on August 11, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on April 14, 1957, to Johnnie Jones Sr. and Opal Jones. Stanley attended DeKalb Schools and, as a young man, attended Oak Ridge Baptist Church in DeKalb, Texas. During his working years, Stanley drove a truck for Eddie Blackmon and later worked for CMP Corp., where he served as a supervisor for many years and at World Water Works as a machinist. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and ch