There’s now a section on the Texas Secretary of State’s website where you can check the status of your ballot if you’re voting by mail. Lawmakers passed a bill creating the new digital tool in the last session. It’s under the “My Voter Portal” tab. The deadline to register to …

A new state law goes into effect today designed to protect outdoor pets. Heavy chains to restrain dogs are now prohibited. Also required by the new law are provisions requiring dog owners to provide adequate shelter from rain, hail, sleet, snow, high winds, and extreme high and low temperatures. A …

Antonius Brett Anderson Sulphur Springs Police conducted a stop on I-30 at the 122-mile marker for no license plate light. A computer check with dispatch confirmed that 34-year-old Antonius Brett Anderson of Little Rock was wanted on an Oklahoma warrant for Failure To Appear on a charge of Possession of …

Hopkins County Election Officials are seeking workers for the Mar 1 Primary Elections. If you are interested, contact Tammy Calhoun at 903-438-4074. All election workers must attend a mandatory training class, and applicants may participate on Monday (Jan 31) at 8:30, 1:30, or 6:00 pm. They also have Tuesday (Feb …

Hunt County arrested Hunter McDaniel James Monday on multiple charges. A grand jury had indicted him for Intoxication Manslaughter with a Vehicle. Deputies also charged James with Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon and a misdemeanor marijuana charge. No other information was available.

Heather Hampton Titus County arrested 23-year-old Heather Hampton on four warrants for Motion to Adjudicate Guilt. They were Mills County warrants on two counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance in a Drug-Free Zone, Delivery of Marijuana in a Drug-Free Zone, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. There is no …

State Troopers are investigating a crash on I-30 about 20 miles from New Boston early Sunday morning that killed a woman and seriously injured three juvenile males. Troopers say 58-year-old Connie Sparrow of Texarkana lost control on an icy bridge causing the vehicle to hit the concrete side rails. All …

A Smith County man was arrested Monday morning after breaking into a house on Hwy 271 in Gladewater. The homeowner said he didn’t know the suspect, who was identified as Rogelio Renteria and didn’t know why he tore up his house and smashed the windshield on his truck. He told …

Press Release by PLCHD PLCHD will be conducting another FREE COVID Testing Site Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at The COVID Center, 1128 Clarksville Street, to help alleviate the backlog of sick people needing tests at the local ERs. No appointment is required, but you will have …