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“Protecting our surface water and ground water is essential to the future of our farms, our families, and our way of life.”-Chris Spencer By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com Water water everywhere, and not a drop to drink. Northeast Texas leaders are working together to make sure that dies not become a reality for their constituents with their work toward a groundwater conservation district. Bowie County commissioners formally joined that effort last week with the appoi

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com The Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center, in partnership with DeKalb ISD, facilitated a community child abuse prevention training called Stewards of Children® from the program Darkness to Light. Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, adult-focused child sexual abuse p

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com The summer heat is on and that means one thing for sure in New Boston as it is time once again for all of the high-flying cowboy action of the New Boston Round Up Club’s Pioneer Days Rodeo with $8,000 in added money. This year’s rodeo takes place on Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8 at the Round Up Club Arena at 1154 Daniels Chapel Road. Friday night is Military Night and anyone showing a valid military ID can get in to see the acti

By Kenny Mitchell Kenny@westbowiepost.com The Miracle Legends of New Boston are at it once again expanding the universe for their kids with their newest venture being an adaptive soccer league. With the excitement of the recent World Cup, interest in soccer is at an all-time high for youth of all ages. Registration is currently open to join this new league that is in partnership with the New Boston Soccer Club. Organizers hope to bring an inclusive experience to local athlete

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com At their regular meeting held on July 13, 2026, Bowie County Commissioners Court approved a Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant through the U.S. Department of Justice that will reimburse the county for half of the cost to purchase a bulletproof vest for Precinct 3 Constable Dillon Gardner. Th$326.23 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program will ensure that Constable Gardner will

Recent Redwater High School graduate Anna Fryar of the Redwater High School Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) earned the highest national honor by capturing 1st Place in the Nation in the Early Childhood Education STAR Event at the 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference, held July 6–10 in Washington, D.C. This marks Anna's second FCCLA National Championship during her high school career, an extraordinary accomplishment that reflects years o

By Rylee Freeman Hubbard ISD has spent the summer renovating the campus to provide greater opportunity for students both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities. Interim Superintendent Adam Chandler has invested substantial time in developing a detailed strategy to create the most effective educational experience possible for students. Hubbard ISD has created what Chandler calls “The Academy,” a new approach designed to produce high-end academic achievement.

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com A partnership between area organizations looks to provide some much-needed help to the Texarkana Baptist Children’s Home with their Stuff-A-Jeep fundraiser. The effort is a partnership between the New Boston Jeep Club and Juneteenth New Boston with the hope of collecting everyday items for the kids living at the children’s home. The list of items they are hoping to collect includes personal hygiene products, body wash and soap, toothp

DALE VINCENT ODOM Dale Vincent Odom, age 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 19, 2026. Born on February 4, 1934, in Lake Preston, South Dakota, Dale was raised in Osceola, South Dakota, where he learned the values of hard work and determination from an early age. Growing up on a family farm, he spent his childhood plowing fields, tending horses, and even riding horseback to school—experiences that shaped the strong work ethic and independent spirit he ca

ROBERT STACY TIDWELL Robert Stacy Tidwell of De Kalb, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Texarkana, Arkansas, at the age of 69. Stacy was born on January 31, 1957, to Bobby Joe and Wanda Payne Tidwell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe and Wanda Payne Tidwell; his beloved wife, Mitzi Tidwell; and his brother, Joe Stanley Tidwell. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Alex Hart and wife, Cattlin, of Simms, Texas; his sister, LaJuan Garrett and

LAVOICE GARRETT EVANS WRIGHT Lavoice Garrett Evans Wright, age 89, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 16th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Lavoice was born on December 15, 1936, in New Boston, Texas, to Rufus Clay and Virginia Hill Garrett. She was raised in Bowie County and graduated from Hooks High School in 1954, where she excelled in volleyball and basketball and was crowned Homecoming Queen. On July 13, 1954, she married the love of h

SANDRA JEAN FOSTER Sandra Jean Foster, age 52, of Fouke, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sandra was born on July 24, 1973, in Texarkana, Texas, to James Daniels and Leanne Stephens Huggins. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, fiancée, and friend whose kind heart and caring spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leanne Stephens Huggins; her grandfather, Wiston Daniels; her gr

CHARLES EDWARD HILLIS Charles Edward Hillis, 82, of Simms, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Charles was born on July 8, 1944, in Malta, Texas, to Clifford and Mabel Talley Hillis. Affectionately known as “Uncle Fat”, he was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, faithful pastor, and friend to many. On May 30, 1964, Charles married Toney Morris. Together they shared more than 62 years of marriage, building a life centered on fai

SARA LYNN SMITH WOOD Sara Lynn Smith Wood, 90, of Newnan, Georgia passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Brookdale Senior Living in Newnan where she was a resident 7 years. She was born August 30, 1935 in Tyler, Texas to the late Isaac B. Smith and Anna Lola Gay Smith of Avery, Texas. Sara grew up in Spring Hill, Texas and was a 1953 graduate of DeKalb, TX High School. Further, she is a 1956 graduate of the Registered Nursing Program at Texas Christian University in

DOUGLAS KEITH HALL Douglas Keith Hall, 65, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, in Plano, Texas. Doug was born on March 6, 1961, in Dallas, Texas, to Cecil and Mary Pinkham Hall. From an early age, he demonstrated a deep faith and commitment to serving others. At just 11 years old, he received his Baptist minister’s license and began his journey as an evangelist, sharing God’s Word with compassion and conviction throughout his life. Professionally, Doug de

Monica Gwen Green, age 69, of Simms, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1956, in Naples, Texas, to Wayne and Glenda Oliver. She married Kelly Green on July 7, 1975. Together, they made a life in Simms with their two boys centered around family and the love of country life. Monica loved her grandchildren, her garden, and growing all kinds of plants. She especially loved canning and cooking the things she grew. She is preceded in death by her parents,

Augusta O. ‘Gussie’ Cowan, age 85 of Simms, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in a local nursing facility. Ms. Cowan was born August 25, 1940 to Jimmie Lee and Tee Gaines in Boxelder, Texas. She was a Homemaker, Texarkana Gazette Courier, Print Shop Owner and lover of all animal kind. She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband, Billy Gene Cowan, a brother, Douglas Gaines and a niece, Dawn Gaines. ‘Gussie’ is lovingly remembered by her brother, Donald Gaines

Robert Lee Hooks, age 82 of New Boston, Texas passed away at his home on Sunday., July 5. 2026. Mr. Hooks was born January 31, 1944 to Matthew and Mattie Lee Hooks in Foreman, Arkansas. He was retired from Red River Army Depot where he was a Fork Lift Operator. Mr. Hooks was also a United States Navy and United States Air Force Veteran and is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Andrea Hooks, brother, Chester Hooks and grandmother, Georgia Compton. Mr. Hooks is lovin

By Connie Pinkham Several times in scripture a council is spoken of. The Sanhedrin in our New Testament was the Jewish council made up of chief priests, scribes, and elders. This council handled the religious governance of the Jewish population. That council was involved in the trials of Jesus. (Matthew 26:57 ff) Acts 15 tells about a council meeting in Jerusalem. The apostles met with leaders of the Christian community to resolve some disputes about Gentile believers expe