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Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:00am

Police Report Meth Seizure, Decline in Traffic Stops Interim Police Chief Autumn Thames told the City Council that officers seized 40 grams of methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illegal substances during traffic stops in June. Officers also responded to assault calls and two lengthy mental health incidents. “With it getting hotter, people are getting angry,” Chief Thames said. She added that traffic enforcement was temporarily reduced after two Olney officers were inadvertently removed from the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) while the state updated the website, preventing them from running license plates for a short period.

The Newcastle community filled the stands to support and meet the Bobcats and Ladycats student athletes during the annual Newcastle Booster Clubs back to school bash. Photo by Will Sadler
Coach Ryan Dollar addresses the cross-country team, giving words of encouragement and advice. Photo by Will Sadler
The Newcastle ISD Bobcat football team is announced during the annual Booster Bash. Photo by Will Sadler
The Newcastle Ladycats Varsity basketball team is announced and greets the crowd during the Newcastle Booster Clubs Booster Bash. Photo by Will Sadler

Bobcat Booster Bash: Meet the Bobcats & Ladycats

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:00am

Newcastle Athletic Booster Club organized a backto-school bash for student athletes. The community packed the stands to meet and support the athletes as they took the field, being announced and recognized as each team excitedly exited the Bobcat football tunnel. Those speaking included coaches, seniors and a pastor giving a special talk on sportsmanship and a prayer. Be sure to follow the Newcastle Booster Club and Newcastle ISD Facebook page for all the student and athletes’ happenings. Good luck this year, Bobcats and Ladycats!

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