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Opinion

What money can’t buy

When the Titanic sank in 1912, it carried millionaire John Jacob Astor IV. The money in his bank account was enough to build 30 Titanics.

Early voting underway in local elections

E arly voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day.

Graduation season is a festive time of year. Each year, graduating students close a notable chapter in their lives. But as one chapter closes, another opens.

Something to behold

My husband and I have been AirBNB hosts for about five years. Last June, 2023, I received two reservations for both of our cabins within a week for the exact same dates (April 7-9, 2024).

The dash in between

Since time began, every human on the face of the earth began with a start date (birth) and an end date (death).

News

Lone Star unable to hold quorum, city council meeting to be rescheduled

The Lone Star Volunteer Fire Department was full of concerned residents as several council members’ seats sat empty and Mayor Brianna McClain made a statement.

CIS hosts annual CAPPED event

Communities In Schools (CIS) Northeast Texas held its annual CAPPED event at Northeast Texas Community College on Wednesday, April 17th.

Traveling food truck Smashing through their first anniversary

A traveling food truck known for hopping town to town in East Texas and serving tasty smashburgers and crisp, perfectly golden fries is celebrating their first anniversary on April 29.

Morris County Junior Livestock Show results

he Morris County Junior Livestock Association hosted its annual county livestock show at the Morris County Show Barn located north of Daingerfield on Highway 259.

The Buzz

Book Sale

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission have approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season with the following modifications and clarifications to 2024-25 Statewide Hunting and Migrat

Lifestyle

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce that it has added a special performance by the popular a cappella country music group Home Fre

Eduardo Bautista, Tru Bryant, Haylee Butterfield, Fernando DeJulian, Brentley Ferrell, Tessa Griffin, Luke Hegler, Kalyb Hitt, Tobaris Hooks, Emme Hooper, Presley Howell, Max Irias, Amazing Jones,

Camp County

• US 271 - From FM 3417 to SL 179, resurfacing road. Lane, shoulder closures Cass County

• SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Possible lane closures

9th Grade A Honor Roll

Maddison Babcock, Kaidence Mason, Riyah Nelson, Matie Phillips, Christerpher Toon, Rachael Walker

9TH Grade A/B Honor Roll

One Verse at a Time

Amidst the chaos of daily life in East Texas and beyond, keeping our faith grounded is a challenge.

Why Was Jesus Baptized?

That’s a good question.

Obituaries

Charles Michael Case, Jr.

Charles Michael Case, Jr. was born August 16, 1937, in Port Arthur, Texas to Charles Michael Case, Sr., and Mildred La Grange Case.

Barbara Jean Irby-Holcomb

Barbara Jean Irby-Holcomb was born on November 4, 1938, to Theodore Emery and Ruby McBride. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 13th, 2024.

Funeral services for Major Curtis Harvey, US Army (Retired) of Kilgore will be at Crossroads Community Church, 6070 FM-1249 E, Kilgore, Texas on April 20, 2024 at 11am.

Funeral services for Mrs. Lanita C. Williams, age 75, of Linden, will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Caves Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

Graveside services for Synthia Ann Parker will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction or Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.

Services for Rodney Biddy, 76, of Avinger will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Hickory Hill Baptist Church.

Sports

Daingerfield baseball recap

Friday, April 5 - Daingerfield against Gladewater - Home Daingerfield won, 3-4. Monday, April 8 – Daingerfield played Hughes Springs - Away Daingerfield lost, 11-0.

	Pewitt track runs at competitive, rainy Sid Garton Relays in New Boston

The Pewitt track teams spent last Thursday dodging raindrops and searching for medals at the Sid Garton Relays in New Boston. The rains canceled the field events.

Daingerfield was one of five teams at Thursday’s Joe Culpepper Relays in Redwater and the Tiger teams brought home three top-3 finishes.

The Hughes Springs track teams had a solid showing on a rainy day in Linden as they finished with strong performances at Linden-Kildare’s Bill Hines Relays.

Pewitt track opened their season on their home turf Friday afternoon in the annual Doug Sibley-Brahma Relays, looking to get out of the blocks with a strong start to the season.

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