Local Area Headlines
Fort Worth Faith Leaders Want DOJ Investigation
October 17, 2019
Community and faith leaders on Wednesday demanded that the Trump administration conduct a civil rights investigation into the Fort Worth Police Department in the wake of a white officer’s fatal shooting of a black woman in her home. They say the goal should be a major police reform plan enforced …
Read More »Large Vehicle Suspension Spring Smashes Through Car’s Windshield, Killing Driver
October 17, 2019
Plano Police say a driver was killed in a freak accident after a piece of debris went through his windshield. Reportedly, 57-year-old Paul Hoa Chau was driving on U.S. 75 when a commercial vehicle’s suspension spring hit his Camry’s hood before going through the windshield, hitting Chau. Chau then lost …
Read More »Sulphur Springs HS Band Qualifies For More Contests
October 17, 2019
The Sulphur Springs High School band scored straight First Division ratings at the UIL Regional competition in Mt Pleasant. This qualified the band to perform at the UIL Area competition next Saturday at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. They will also perform this Saturday at the NE Texas Invitational at Memorial Stadium …
Read More »City Of Bogata Receives Communities United Grant
October 17, 2019
The City of Bogata has received a $250,000 grant through Communities United. That organization utilizes funds from the USDA and other federal and state agencies. The money will be used for economic development, health care, access to healthy food and outdoor activities such as parks. City officials say they are …
Read More »Former Wildcats To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Honor
October 17, 2019
Four former Sulphur Springs High School athletes will become the latest inductees into the Hall of Honor. They are Tyrik Rollison and Jace Jackson, members of the 2008 State Championship football team and members of the Class of 2009, Paul Wesley Buchanan (deceased) a football player from the Class of …
Read More »City Of Honey Grove Welcomes New Staff
October 17, 2019
The City of Honey Grove has two new staff members. Sally Wright is the new administrative secretary and Jill Flowers is the new City Clerk. The city council accepted the resignations of staff members Cindi Page and Jaci Garner.
Read More »PEDC Honored In San Antonio
October 17, 2019
The Paris Economic Development Corporation has received the 2019 Community Economic Development Award from the Texas Economic Development Council at its annual conference in San Antonio. Other similar-sized cities competing for the award were Balch Springs, Boerne/Kendall County, Colleyville, Little Elm, and The Colony.
Read More »One Man Dead In Fiery Choctaw County Crash
October 17, 2019
One man was killed early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 70 about two miles east of Hugo. Authorities say a pickup left the highway near County Road 4270 then hit a utility pole and embankment and erupted into flames. The man was pinned in the fiery wreck …
Read More »The President Will Be In Dallas Tonight
October 17, 2019
President Donald Trump will hold a rally tonight at 7:00 in the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Doors open at 4:00 pm but people have been camped outside since Wednesday evening. Attendees are asked to register online but that doesn’t guarantee admittance. It’s first-come, first-served. Clear bags are recommended. Large …
Read More »Annual Wild Horse And Burro Expo
October 16, 2019
The 25th Annual Wild Horse And Burro Expo In Ardmore, Oklahoma NORMAN, Oklahoma The Bureau of Land Management will hold the 25th annual Wild Horse and Burro Expo in Ardmore, Okla., on Nov. 15-16, at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum. The two-day event, featuring 80 – 85 wild horses and burros, …
Read More »Become A State Park Police Cadet
October 16, 2019
Texas Game Warden, State Park Police Cadet Class, Is Now Accepting Applications AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is building its next generation of elite state law enforcement officers with the 64th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet class. Applications are accepted Oct. 15-Nov. 15. …
Read More »MPISD – News
October 16, 2019
Contact: Kelly Cowan MPHS Goin’ Gold Band Advances to Area Contest The Mount Pleasant High School Goin’ Gold Band has advanced to the Area Competition after receiving all 1’s, the highest score possible, at the UIL Region 4 Marching Contest on October 15, at Sam Parker Field. The Area competition …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Wednesday (Oct 16)
October 16, 2019
Paris Police responded to a theft of a vehicle in the ten-block of W. Neagle Tuesday morning at 6:58. The owner reported a black 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer stolen along with the tools and fishing gear inside. They last saw the vehicle around 11:30 on Tuesday night. The investigation continues. Paris …
Read More »Hopkins County Fall Festival Arts And Crafts Applications Still Available
October 16, 2019
Applications are still open for the Hopkins County Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show. It features hand-crafted items to sell on Friday and Saturday, October 25 and 26, at the Sulphur Springs High School. Both inside and outside spaces are available. Set up will be Friday, October 25, starting at …
Read More »NE Texas Teacher, Husband, Child Killed In Arkansas Crash
October 16, 2019
Jessica Baig Reportedly, 32-year-old Jessica Baig, a Northeast Texas elementary school teacher, her 35-year-old husband, Mirza, and their daughter Lillian, were killed in a collision with a truck in Sevier County Arkansas over the weekend. Her other daughter, Rosie, was transported to Little Rock in undisclosed condition. Baig taught at …
Read More »Appellate Court Denies Hooks Man’s Case
October 16, 2019
David Anthony Turney Bowie County Jail The Sixth Court of Appeals in Texarkana has upheld the conviction and life without parole sentence of a Northeast Texas man. A Bowie County jury found 35-year-old David Anthony Turney, of Hooks, guilty of continuously sexually abusing a girl less than 14 years old …
Read More »Upshur Man Sentenced For Kidnapping, Assault
October 16, 2019
Charles Anthony Gray Upshur County Jail An Upshur County man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and assaulting his one-time girlfriend. Authorities sentenced 43-year-old Charles Anthony Gray to 20 years in prison on the assault-family violence charge and 25 years on the remaining charges against him. The sentences will be served …
Read More »Hopkins County Inmate Faces New Charges
October 16, 2019
Darien Tre Sims A Hopkins County inmate being held for violation of probation on burglary and tampering charges has had a new charge added against him by SCU officers. Allegedly, 27-year-old Darien Tre Sims threatened a witness against him and has been charged with obstruction or retaliation.
Read More »Hopkins County Veterans Parade November 9
October 16, 2019
Clayton McGraw Clayton McGraw has been named the Grand Marshall of the Hopkins County Veterans Parade to be held on Saturday, November 9. Community Seeds is the sponsor of the parade, which provides housing, clothing, education, and rehabilitation services for veterans. For more information, contact contact Bob Kerr at 903-304-4560 …
Read More »Two Jailed At Henderson County Game Room
October 16, 2019
John Bernard, Henderson County Jail Two Henderson County men have been arrested on possession charges following a building check at a game room Monday night. Officers arrested 58-year-old John Edward Bernard, the manager of the Silver Mine game room on State Highway 198. Reportedly he attempted to hide a used …
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