Atmos Energy and contractors will conduct a process called “ flaring” today through Thursday in the area of Hopkins CR2319 off of FM 1870. Flaring involves burning off natural gas so employees can work on the pipeline. Area residents may see flames and hear loud noises  Fire Departments and Sheriff’s …

    A local man convicted of murdering a City of Commerce Code Enforcement Officer is facing lethal injection Tuesday night.   33-year-old Adam Ward was condemned for fatally shooting 44 year old Michael “ Pee Wee” Walker 11 years ago after an argument outside Ward’s home. Lawyers claim that Ward …

      High school debaters from all over Texas competed during Spring Break at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Cross Examination competition.  Of the six top Texas teams, two were from North Lamar. Junior Kay Edwards and Freshman Zach Huffman were named Silver Medalist in Conference 4A while Sophomore …

    Firefighters from Hopkins County Engine 20 and multiple volunteer departments responded to a house fire at about 12;37 Monday morning on CR 2398 just off FM 3019 in the Pickton Community. The structure was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived and the home is described as a total loss. …

One woman was transported to Hopkins County Memorial after her car rear ended a flat bed truck at the 141 mile marker of I-30 at about 7:10 Monday morning. Initial indications are that her injuries were not life threatening. Hopkins County deputies responded to a vehicle versus cow crash at …

  Hopkins County residents may see large flames and hear noises this week as Atmos Energy and contractors will conduct a process called “ flaring” beginning tomorrow and continuing through Thursday. Flaring involves burning off natural gas so employees can work on the pipeline. This week’s work will be done …

  An East Texas teen has been arrested for aggravated sexual assault of a child, after he was caught in the act by the 6 year old victim’s grandmother. Investigators say 17 year old Montravion Mapps had come to the family’s home to play video games, and the grandmother caught …

  A Tatum ISD teacher has resigned after allegations surfaced of an inappropriate relationship with a student. The district has completed its investigation and the results have been turned over to the Tatum police department and the Texas Education Agency for further investigation. The name of the teacher has not …

  An East Texas teen has been arrested after he tried to run from Gladewater Police.19 year old Darrell Harper was taken into custody for possession of marijuana in a drug free zone and evading arrest. He was arrested as part of “ Operation Cold Turkey” – a special patrol …

  An East Texas man has been arrested for allegedly injuring his wheelchair-bound wife after accusing her of taking his electronic tablet. Investigators say 50 year old James Michael Cook of Lufkin tried spinning his wife out of her chair at a K-Mart parking lot, and when that failed, threw …