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If you ever hear of anyone talking about going to or coming back from RYLA, keep an eye on that student, chances are pretty good you're looking at a future leader in our community and someone who understands what teamwork is all about.

Thanksgiving leftovers were not limited to turkey and dressing this year as COVID-19 cases increased slightly in our area post turkey day. Trauma Service Area F (see charts below) which includes Texarkana, New Boston, and Paris, has a reported 42 people hospitalized, that's up a bit from 33 reported last week, 15 of those in ICU, 8 on ventilators, and thank goodness, still 0 pediatric cases. Here

New News! Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order Tuesday afternoon removing mask mandates for Texans from all government and schools in the state. For the complete story, click here. Individuals 12 years old and older are now eligible to receive the vaccines. Vaccines are pretty easy to find right now but if you're still looking, CHRISTUS St. Michael now offers vaccines with the Spir

New News! The CDC issued new guidance yesterday saying individuals who are fully vaccinated no longer must wear a mask indoors or outdoors. We have been doing that for a while already here in the Ark-La-Tex but it's nice to see them catch up. As a friendly reminder though, a private business or property owner does have the legal authority to require you to wear a mask in their store, restaurant, e

Bowie County In Bowie County, Texas DSHS reports 0 new cases and a total of 4,740 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases with 0 probable cases, 214 deaths. Fully Vaccinated age 16 - 64: 22% Fully Vaccinated age 65 and older: 46%

Bowie County In Bowie County, Texas DSHS reports 4 new cases and a total of 4,719 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases with 0 probable cases, 212 deaths. Fully Vaccinated age 16 - 64: 21% Fully Vaccinated age 65 and older: 45%

In Bowie County, Texas DSHS reports 4 new cases and a total of 4,712 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases with 1 probable case, 211 deaths. Bowie County Fully Vaccinated age 16 - 64: 21% Bowie County Fully Vaccinated age 65 and older: 43% Cass County has 2 new cases and a total of 1193, plus 4 probable cases, COVID death total of 81. Cass County Fully Vaccinated age 16 - 64: 20% Cass County Fully Vac

In Bowie County, Texas DSHS reports 2 new cases and a total of 4,706 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases with 0 probable cases, 210 deaths. Bowie County Fully Vaccinated age 16 - 64: 20% Bowie County Fully Vaccinated age 65 and older: 42% Cass County has 0 new cases and a total of 1192, plus 0 probable cases, COVID death total of 81. Cass County Fully Vaccinated age 16 - 64: 23% Cass County Fully Va