A fire broke out shortly at about 1130 Monday morning in the 1200 block of Lemon Drive in Sulphur Springs.  The duplex was heavily involved when firefighters, EMS and police arrived, but fortunately,no injuries were reported. Two dogs were reportedly rescued.  The blaze extensively damaged the duplex, but it ...

Joint Statement from Bias and Morris Families and Texas A&M University-Commerce. “Our families are so grateful for the outpouring of support and prayers that continue for Jay and Xavier. As they continue their remarkable progress and recovery from this unthinkable act of violence, we ask everyone to please respect our ...

Elaisha Conrad A traffic stop in the 2400-block of Jackson Street resulted in the arrest of Elaisha Conrad. An officer stopped the vehicle for running a stop sign and then smelled alcoholic beverages and burning marijuana when making contact with the arrestee and two passengers. Conrad was arrested and charged ...

Some of the students in Instructor Carey Gable’s Psychology Frameworks class review some questions with Gable (center) during the final week of the course. The students, from left, include Christie Gurley, Justin Bartley, Shauna Mayfield, and Carla Pizano.

The Texas A&M-Commerce Athletic Department learned Saturday afternoon that two of its football student-athletes were robbed and shot at gunpoint while on spring break in the Miami area. Both are currently being treated at a Miami area hospital. In a tweet, former Lions Coach Colby Carthel, now with Steven F. Austin, ...

Officers arrested 30-year-old Michael Daniel Keyton, of Mt. Pleasant, for Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information and Possession of Dangerous Drugs. His bonds total $16,500.

Hopkins County arrested 25-year-old Jovanni Vargas on multiple charges. He was charged with Assault of a Family or Household Member by Impeding Breath of Circulation, Resisting Arrest and Evading Arrest. His bonds total $107,000.

State Troopers responded to a vehicle in the ditch alongside I-30 in Hopkins County and arrested a woman, who gave them false identification information. Further investigation led to identifying the woman as Star Bree Besio, and a records check showed she was wanted on felony warrants out of Dallas and ...

Hunt County Detention Center The Assistant Director of the Quinlan Ford High School band has been arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student. Arthur V. Galope, Jr., was being held under $150,000 bond in the Hunt County Jail.

Mineola Police is investigating after a three-year-old child died after a fall. Police found the boy unconscious. The injuries were described as critical and he was flown to Dallas Children’s Hospital where he died of those injuries. Child Protective Services is assisting in the investigation.

Joint Statement from Bias and Morris Families and Texas A&M University-Commerce. “Our families are so grateful for the outpouring of support and prayers that continue for Jay and Xavier. As they continue their remarkable progress and recovery from this unthinkable act of violence, we ask everyone to please respect our ...

Friday night began district play for the North Lamar Pantherettes. After falling behind 4–2 after three innings North Lamar battled back to score three runs and get the win 5–4. Karsyn Iltis led the team at the plate as she went 3 for 4 with an RBI. Jaycie Hall finished ...

Former A&M-Aggie and NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel, who was kicked out of the Canadian Football League in February has signed with the newly-formed Alliance of American Football. He signed a standard contract with the Memphis Express.

  LeTourneau Baseball Grabs 7-0 Shutout Win Over Wartburg On Sunday Afternoon. LONGVIEW, Texas- Riding a seven-game win streak, the LeTourneau University baseball team looked to extend their success as they took an early lead and didn’t let up in a 7-0 victory over Wartburg College at Conrad-Vernon Field on ...

  Willie Rooks named D2CCA Second Team All-Region. DURANGO, Colo.– Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball player Willie Rooks has been named to the Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association (D2CCA) All-South Central Region Second Team. The All-Region teams were released on Friday by the D2CCA. Rooks– a senior from Houston (North ...