They identify the victim as 29-year-old Robert Patrick Smith Previous Story The DPS has identified the motorcyclist killed in a Hunt County wreck as 29-year-old Robert Smith of Quinlan. Smith was driving south on FM 751, and 35-year-old Eric Velasquez, also of Quinlan, was in his SUV northbound. Velasquez reportedly …

The Royse City Police is investigating the death of a woman in the 2500 block of Perdenales Drive and believe it is a homicide. Officers were dispatched to a welfare check at that address and found a 37-year-old woman deceased. Chief Kirk Aldridge said there were signs of violence at …

U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports a spike in attempts to smuggle eggs into the country over the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. As a result, egg prices increased by 60%, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture attributes to avian flu. The flu has killed more than 43 million chickens.

The deadline for candidate filing for the May 6 Texas Municipal Election is today at 5:00 pm in city halls and school district administrative offices. Early Voting begins April 24 and will run through May 2. On Election Day, polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The OSBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Hugo that hospitalized the suspect. The initial report indicates that one officer saw a man walking down the street who he knew had an outstanding warrant. The man fled, but another officer caught up to him. The suspect allegedly fired at the …

Registration is now underway for the Annual Paris Police Officers Association Varmint Hunt. It will be held beginning at noon on March 4 and continue until noon on March 5. The cost is $100 per two-person team. Check-in is at 11:00 am on March 4 at American Towing. For more …

  A whole sold-out house was in attendance Thursday night at the Hopkins County Civic Center for the 96th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. Following the meal, catered by Corner Grub House, the awards ceremony. Agriculturalist of the Year was Bonnie Hofstetter, Professional Educator of the Year …

A Hopkins County Deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Hwy 154 South. The deputy became suspicious of the driver, Lindsey Michelle Kimball, and was denied permission to search. A K-9, however, alerted the vehicle, and they found drug paraphernalia, up to 38 grams of methamphetamine, and they arrested Kimball.

Attorney General Ken Paxton The federal investigation into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now in the hands of federal officials in Washington, and Texas federal prosecutors are no longer handling the case. He first came to the attention of the FBI when his top deputies accused him of bribery …

A man charged with Capital Murder in the 2020 disappearance of Jacksonville teen Tyress Gipson was found not guilty on three counts by the jury. Cameron Shead was found not guilty of capital murder, not guilty of the lesser charge of murder, and not guilty of aggravated kidnapping. They have …