Grayson County Judge Bill Magers issued a statement in the wake of his DWI arrest announcing that he will seek professional help. Magers also issued a public apology to his family, friends, and the citizens of Grayson County. His latest arrest was his second DWI.

Justin Alberda A Bryan County man pleaded no contest to embezzlement from a children’s baseball league. Justin Alberda received 60 days in the county jail, seven-years’ probation, community service, and restitution. Alberta had been charged with stealing $14,000 from the Durant Kids Baseball League.

The Annual Lamar County Human Resources Council Mardi Gras fundraiser is coming this Friday night at the Love Civic Center at 7:00 pm. It features a full Cajun-style dinner, complimentary adult beverages, a live band, live and silent auction, and much more. Tickets are $75 or a full table for …

The National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting its annual banquet in Clarksville at the McKenzie Memorial United Methodist Church this Thursday. Doors open at 6:00 pm and dinner starts at 7:30 followed by live and silent auctions. For ticket information or to be a table sponsor contact Daniel Roraback at …

Triple-A-Texas is reporting that gasoline prices could be rising because of multiple factors. Analysts say gas prices could be volatile over the next few weeks as global markets adjust to the impact of the Coronavirus as well as U.S. gasoline demand. The price per gallon rose six cents since last …

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help to people who make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. The VITA site at 2340 Lamar Avenue will be open on Mondays and Fridays in February and …

State Troopers released the name of the person killed Friday afternoon in a collision on Hwy82 near Toco. Troopers say 65-year-old Verin Giles was driving to Paris when he veered across the center line and collided with 61-year-old Chris Calisto, a worker with Lamar County Water Supply. Giles died at …

Annual Meeting On Wednesday afternoon more than 250 people gathered in the PJC Ballroom for the United Way of Lamar County 2020 Annual Meeting. Outgoing UWLC Board Members Rudy Kessel and Zach Saffle were recognized for their years of service on the United Way of Lamar County Board of Directors. …

TYLER, Texas – A 46-year-old Dallas man has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown, Friday. Steven Ray Breckenridge pleaded guilty on Oct. 7, 2019, to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced …