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Opinion

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).

Agencies blasted over wildfire oversight

State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported.

DEBBY EFURD

On Maundy Thursday this year, Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 women at a prison in Rome during a ceremony emphasizing humility.

News

Gatsie Grace’s and Glory Be Hat Company open for business

Home goods, decor, and gifts, oh my! After dedication and lots of sewing, Gatsie’s Grace cut the ribbon for their brand new location.

On Tuesday, April 9, Ounce of Prevention and allied organizations filled the hall at the Church on the Rock in Daingerfield to discuss how to further prevent child abuse and spread awareness.

	Theatre Department presents “Antigone Now” April 25-27

he Northeast Texas Community College Theatre Department will present Antigone Now, a modern take on the classic Greek drama, Thursday through Friday April 25-27 at the Whatley Center for the Perfor

Monserrat Rivero Sanchez wins international officer position in PTK

Monserrat Rivero Sanchez, a Presidential Honors Scholar at Northeast Texas Community College, recently won election for an International Officer position within Phi Theta Kappa.

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

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

Funeral services for Mr. Charles Buford, age 77, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Norris S. Curry CME Church in Naples, Texas.

Louis Nicholas Kachnik

Stargazer and Project Manager, Louis Nicholas Kachnik passed away on April 8th, 2024 moments after watching the total solar eclipse on his porch with family.

Funeral services for Mr. Billy R. Shaw, age 64, of Hughes Springs, will be 2:00 p.m.

Memorial services for Mr. John Lyle Nivens, age 47, of Daingerfield, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses- Daingerfield.

Services for Mr. Larry Gene Wheat, 77, of Hughes Springs, will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Hughes Springs.

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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