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Hunt County authorities were accusing Brandon Gonzales of killing two people and injuring 12 others at a party in Greenville weekend before last. Tuesday, officials released Gonzales from jail after the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office recommended dropping the capital murder case against him. The sheriff’s office said in a news …

The Bois d’Arc, Lake Zoning Commission, will hold a regular meeting on Thursday (Nov 7) at 8:30 am. It is at Bonham City Hall at 514 Chestnut. The session will discuss and consider action on changes or modifications requested by landowners about Bois d’ Arc Lake Zoning Commission. The next …

Tuesday, a Lamar County jury found Bryan Lynch guilty of indecency with a child by sexual contact and guilty of aggravated assault of a child. The punishment phase is Thursday morning at 9:00.

  Texans turned out to vote Tuesday to decide on a handful of amendments on the Texas Constitution ballot. It contained ten issues and all but one passed. You can read more here. Cumby Mayor Doug Simmerman won Cumby ISD bond election failed 192 to 183. North Hopkins ISD Board …

  Padrino Foods, LLC, an Irving, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 1,931 pounds of beef tamales because the products may be misbranded, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products are labeled as beef and sirloin tamales but contain pork products inside the …

Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov 10 in Honor of Veterans Day In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors Sunday (Nov 10). “The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas State Parks are very proud …

Zakary Tyler Nunn Paris Police arrested Zakary Tyler Nunn, 22, Monday afternoon at 1:34 in the 4300-block of Bonham. Nunn had two outstanding felony probation violation warrants. Officers later transferred him to the Lamar County Jail. Paris Police responded to the 1300-block of Clarksville Monday morning at 7:28 about fraud. …

Upshur County Deputies arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a shooting incident that sent a 15-year-old to the hospital for treatment of a severe injury. They charged the juvenile with second-degree felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The incident occurred on Gopher Road Sunday morning around 1:45. Allegedly, …

Terrikah Lyn Hayes – Temple Police Department Photo Texarkana officials found no sign of remains while looking for a five-week-old baby behind an apartment complex. Terrikah Lyn Hayes, 36, is facing charges in Temple in connection with the deaths of two other children. They found them with her and their …

Keith Sweeney – OKC Police Department Photo Monday, a jury found Sergeant Keith Sweeney guilty of second-degree murder. Sweeney was among officers responding to a suicidal person named Dustin Pigeon. Mr. Pigeon had doused himself in lighter fluid and threatening to set himself on fire. One officer fired a bean …

Fish and Fries are Saturday (Nov 23) from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm. Detroit Ag Alumni is the sponsor. There will be a dinner and live auction with entertainment by Stacy Musgrove and the Stoney Creek Band performing. Tickets are $30 each or a table for six at $150 Limited …

Hugo Parkinson Support Group meets Saturday (Nov 9) at 2:00 pm in Hugo Health & Rehabilitation Center, 1001 Heritage Way in Hugo. SPEAKER: Donell Rogers, Muskogee, OK. PROGRAM;  202 changes to Medicare, Medicaid & Supplements. If you have questions about Parkinson’s, please join us to receive factual information. EVERYONE IS …

November 15 you can help keep our senior citizens warm this winter by donating gloves, toboggans, and blankets. Drop them at Paris Regional Medical Center, Heritage House, Paris Care Clinic, Toyota of Paris, First Federal Downtown, Paris Apothecary or Hearts and Hands Home Care.

Doors opened for hundreds of former inmates in Oklahoma Monday, and now they are trying to start new lives. Governor Kevin Stitt commuted sentences for 524 inmates, and more than 400 went home. It was a first for the U.S. as the Governor paved the way for the mass release …

If you didn’t vote early, then today is your last chance. There are ten statewide propositions to consider. You have until 7:00 pm today to cast your vote where you regularly pick up a ballot during elections. Mt Pleasant residents are considering two city council members.

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $2.8 Billion in October (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Monday said that Texas’ sales tax revenue totaled $2.82 billion in October, 7 percent more than in October 2018. “Growth in the state sales tax revenue was apparent across all major economic sectors,” Hegar said. “The …

Pictured L to R: MPHS Principal Craig Bailey, Connelly Cowan, Mary Kait Heeren, and MPHS Class of 2022 Counselor Jamie Doan Contact: Kelly Cowan   MPHS selects HOBY Youth Leadership ambassadors Mount Pleasant High School sophomores Mary Kait Heeren and Connelly Cowan received the 2019-2020 school ambassadors for the Hugh …

Steve Easterbrook McDonald’s chief executive officer, Steve Easterbrook, has stepped down after violating the company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee. The board will release the separation package Monday in a federal filing. The board named Chris Kempczinski, who recently served as president of McDonald’s USA, …

Mamie Robinson Aplon Mamie Robinson Aplon, 67, was a longtime teacher at Jasper in Southeast Texas. A Jasper County grand jury last Thursday indicted her and Jasper Police arrested her on Friday. Authorities are accusing her of allegedly making a child eat his feces on Sept 25.

Victoria Nicole Bautista Dallas Police charged Victoria Nicole Bautista, 29, of East Dallas, with forcing two minor family members into sexual encounters. Her bail is $201,000.