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Dave Kirkpatrick

Violent Houston Fugitive Captured In Lamar County

PRESS RELEASE*** On Monday, Houston Police Department Detectives informed the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office and Criminal Investigation Division about a fugitive out of Harris County, possibly in Lamar County. The fugitive, 24-year-old Luis Rios, was wanted for a drive-by shooting that occurred in Houston on Sunday, March 03, 2024. Paris …

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Immigration Judges Toss Deportation Cases

New immigration data is providing another embarrassment for the Department of Homeland Security. Roughly 200 thousand deportation cases have been thrown out by immigration judges because the agency failed to file the required Notice to Appear on time. Texas Senator John Cornyn says this could have been prevented if the …

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Texas Medical Board Examining Abortion Guidelines

Texas has banned abortions, but there are exceptions. The State Medical Board is deep-diving into Texas’ rules Friday over complaints that they are too vague. Capitol lobbyist Steve Bresnen and his wife Amy are pushing the board to approve a list of conditions that fall into the life-threatening category. It’s …

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More Drama For Fannin County Courthouse

  Last summer, the Fannin County Courthouse failed inspection and was deemed an imminent danger after undergoing a $30 million restoration. Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham has filed a petition for depositions to find out who is responsible for work that failed to meet requirements. Problems include faulty electrical wiring, …

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Lamar County “CERT” Needs Volunteers

The Lamar County Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, is in immediate need of volunteers. The volunteers assist emergency responders in major emergencies, such as tornados or significant fires, by directing traffic, going house to house, looking for trapped people, and helping volunteer fire departments. Training includes first aid, fire …

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New Superintendent Named For Bonham ISD

The Bonham ISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Joy Wilson the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. Dr. Wilson will officially take over from the current superintendent, Kelly Trompler, on July 1. – Press Release from Bonham ISD.

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Deaths Of Dozens Of Geese Under Investigation

Oklahoma Game Wardens are investigating after finding sacks filled with 52 snow geese carcasses. Officials found them dumped along the Indian Nation Turnpike near Antlers. Someone had shot the geese without harvesting the meat. Anyone with information should call Operation Game Thief at 800-522-8039. They are offering a cash reward.

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Head Of Carter County Non-Profit Sentenced For Embezzlement

The former executive director of the Carter County non-profit MORE Foundation, Roslyn Melodie Haile, 64, of Ardmore, has been sentenced for embezzling nearly $430,000. The money came from the organization’s bank accounts for personal use between 2017 and mid-2021. The court also convicted Haile of Income Tax Fraud. She was …

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Wood County Jail Inmate Dies

Jailers found a Wood County inmate unresponsive on Thursday and began life-saving measures. EMS arrived and transported the inmate to U.T. Health-Quitman, where the inmate was pronounced deceased. The cause of death is undetermined at this time, and they are withholding the name until they notify the family. The deceased …

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Mt Vernon Man Jailed In Titus County

  Deputies arrested 31-year-old Rakeem D. Chandler of Mt. Vernon on warrants for Burglary of a Habitation, Forgery, and Credit Card Abuse. At the last report, he was in the Titus County Jail.

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