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New Boston Police Chief Out of a Job [POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:13:27 +0000

A special Monday night meeting of city officials ended with a no confidence vote for longtime New Boston Texas Police Chief Kerry Pinkham, putting him out of a job. Kerry Pinkham has spent 41 years with the New Boston Texas Police Department, the last 23 years as Chief. New Boston citizens packed into the city [...]

Free Dental Care on Friday in New Boston

Mimi — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:00:33 +0000

Dentistry From the Heart is providing free dental care to adults that are 18 years of age and older in New Boston on Friday, April 5. At this event you can get free dental care for extractions, fillings and cleanings. The event is at Jeff Atkinson’s Office, 119 N Ellis Street, New Boston, Texas. Dentistry [...]

Two New Boston Schools on Lockdown

John Williams — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:18:38 +0000

The Crestview and Oakview campuses in new Boston are on lockdown this afternoon.New Boston Police say classes are ongoing. Authorities are searching a nearby wooded area for a man seen in the area who is wanted for various charges out of several neighboring states. They say the lockdown is for precautionary measures. Police are using [...]

Chili Cook-off in New Boston this Saturday

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:21:58 +0000

This Saturday (Mar. 16), come out and sample some of the best Chili in East Texas. It’s the Telford Chili Cook Off Benefit for James Poole at Trailhead Park in downtown New Boston, Texas. James has been a corrections officer at the Telford Unit since 1995, and was recently diagnosed with brain and lung cancer. [...]

New Boston Pioneer Days Continue This Weekend

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:55:58 +0000

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The 42nd Annual Pioneer Days in downtown New Boston continues today through tomorrow night (August 17 and 18). The fun starts tonight at 6 p.m. with carnival rides, arts and crafts, concessions and more at the festival grounds. Rodeo action is tonight and tomorrow night starting at [...]

Will You Attend the Hottest Festival in Texas?

Jathan Fink — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00:59 +0000

For the past 41 years, New Bostonians have looked forward to August with great anticipation. No, not because of the sweltering heat, but because of the annual Pioneer Days and Rodeo, an event many proudly refer to as ‘The Hottest Festival in Texas.’ “I remember going as a little girl,” says New Boston Chamber of Commerce [...]

Step through the Looking Glass with Classic Photos of New Boston Residents

Jathan Fink — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00:15 +0000

Folks love to talk about the people that came before them, whether they’re infamous outlaws, respected citizens or simply beloved kin. Sometimes, if we’re very lucky, we discover a treasure trove of old time photos that help tell the story of the community, like these from the early days of New Boston. As I turned [...]

Growing Pains at the New Boston Public Library

Jathan Fink — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00:12 +0000

For a community with nearly 5,000 residents, New Boston has a great resource in their public library. But the facility is in dire need of either a new home or a major overhaul on the current building. “We currently need to raise an estimated $100,000 for the entire project,” says library director Christine Woodrow. “With [...]

Medicine Made Easy in New Boston

Jathan Fink — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00:12 +0000

Four years ago, the hospital closed, several physicians either moved away from New Boston or retired, and only two primary care doctors remained in the area. Community leaders were concerned because they didn’t know how residents would receive the medical attention they needed. Then a new facility opened that has helped bridge the gap in healthcare.

5 Things You Didn't Know About New Boston

Jathan Fink — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Perhaps you think there isn’t much to know about New Boston. After all, it’s a small town only a short drive from Texarkana which you’ve likely driven past on I-30 countless times as you headed toward the thriving metropolis of Dallas. But amazingly enough, there’s a lot more to this town than meets the eye. [...]