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Hooks’ Davis signs with Division I UALR

Hooks’ Davis signs with Division I UALR

HOOKS, Texas -- Hooks High School and Sticks Baseball standout Logan Davis has signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Arkansas-Little Rock (UALR), a Division I program, on a baseball scholarship.

Davis, a returning first-team all-district performer, is being signed as a catcher for the Trojans, who were 24-27 overall and 11-18 in conference this past season. Davis, a 5-9, 180-pounder, also saw action in the outfield this past summer.

"He's definitely a hard worker, and he's earned his scholarship with Di ... Read more

Hazel Chambers

Hazel Earnestine (Higginbotham) Chambers passed away Thursday, November 3rd, at The Gardens in Sapulpa, Oklahoma at the age of 102.

She was born December 30, 1919, in Redwater, Texas to Euless and Pearl Higginbotham, one of 12 children.< ... Read more

Taylor Parker sentenced to death for capital murder

NEW BOSTON, Texas (KSLA) - On Wednesday, Nov. 9, convicted murderer Taylor Parker was sentenced to death by a Bowie County jury.

Parker was convicted of killing Reagan Hancock and removing her unborn child, Braxlyn, from the womb on Oct. ... Read more

Elmore ‘Bill’ William Holt

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Elmore ‘Bill’ Holt, age 96 of New Boston, Texas passed away Monday, November 21, 2022. Mr. Holt was born February 22, 1926 in Greensboro, North Carolina and was retired from Red River Army Depot. He is preceded in death ... Read more

Hooks uses coaches/sons to 6-2 record

HOOKS, Texas -- It's not often that a high school football team has an extra three "coaches" on the field, but that's essentially the case for the Hooks Hornets.

Three of the Hooks' varsity coaches have sons who are starters for the 6-2 Hornets, who will clash with the DeKalb Bears (7-1) for the District 10-3A, Division II championship tonight in DeKalb. Both teams are 4-0 in district.

Only third-place New Boston (4-4, 3-1) still has an outside shot at the crown, but DeKalb has already beaten the Lions, 30-12, and Hook ... Read more

Colder weather means more flavor at Sullifarm and Kitchen

HOOKS, Texas -- As winter nears, Annemarie Sullivan is preparing for the holidays by packing the Sullifarm Shop freezers with meats from her pasture-raised animals.

"Fall and winter are a great time for stocki ... Read more

Sixty-five years and counting

By Greg Bischof

Texarkana Gazette

LEARY, Texas-Even after 65 years in business, Ronnie Turner- proprietor of Turner's Army Surplus store-said he and his family look forward to more years.

Between 11 a.m., and 2 ... Read more

Shirley Ann Pierce

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Shirley Ann Pierce, 72, of Maud Texas passed from her earthly life on Nov 18, 2022. She was in a Dallas Hospital surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on December 11, 1949 in McAlister OK. She was a graduate of Harding ... Read more