The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce has an eclipse website, TotalEclipseSSTx.com, in which you can upload information about events, attractions, lodging, retail shops and restaurants. That will be the information clearinghouse for what is happening in Hopkins County on April 8 and the weekend leading up to that day. THe …

  Officials arrested a man after he crashed his pickup into a fuel pump and ignited the gas station on fire in Van. The vehicle fled the scene, dragging the pump through the fire. The store manager estimated the damage would exceed $55,000. Police identified the suspect as Trevion Bowie, …

Texas A&M University-Commerce invites the public to a free viewing event for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The event is scheduled from noon to 4:00 pm at A&M-Commerce’s Memorial Stadium, 1606 State Highway 24 in Commerce. Attendees will enjoy educational presentations, activities, and the perfect place to …

Texas is suing the federal government over new EPA rules designed to limit methane production by the oil and gas industry. The regulations aim to reduce methane emissions through measures like a ban on the routine flaring of natural gas produced at new oil wells. They also require oil companies …

Officials arrested Keari McCain, one of four suspects, in a Red River County murder last October 19. That day, they arrested Harvest Hines III, and in November, they arrested suspect Quentence Doolittle. Jack Galbert, 29, remains at large.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports the death of a Van Alstyne motorcyclist in Choctaw County on Sunday afternoon. The 35-year-old motorcyclist, whose name was not released, was northbound on US 271 near Grant when he attempted to pass a vehicle on the right and lost control after driving over loose …

The Delta Waterfowl Lamar County Chapter “End of Season Extravaganza” is Friday, March 15, at Love Civic Center. Doors Open at 5:30, and dinner is at 7:00 pm. The evening features live and silent auctions, dinner, and prizes. Tickets are available at deltawaterfowl.org.

Because of the weather, the United Way of Lamar County’s “Kids Marathon Kick-Off”‘ was rescheduled for Tuesday, March 19, at 5:00 pm. The Kick-Off will still be at the Trail de Paris, Love Civic Center entrance. Participants will receive a free t-shirt and their running log and run the first …

What would your child put in their very own museum? Join the Maxey house during Spring Break to find out! Kids ages 5 to 13 can make their mini-museum with mini artifacts. The mini museums will be shoebox size. We will talk about the different types of museums and what …

Deputies arrested Erica Lizabeth Sanchez in Hopkins County for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Forgery of a Financial Instrument, and a misdemeanor. At last report, she was in the county jail. Hopkins County arrested John Martinez on a warrant for Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member. At last …