Starting Saturday, The U.S. requires vaccination for COVID for everyone crossing the Canada and Mexico borders. The new rule applies to essential travelers, like workers, students, and truckers. And Roger Maier with Customs and Border Protection in El Paso says there is potential for delays at the ports of entry …

Tiffany Mabe The Rivercrest Board of Trustees has named the district’s Business Manager, Tiffany Mabe, the lone finalist to be the new Superintendent. Mabe has been with the school for 17½ years and had stints in Fairhaven and the Region 8 Education Service Center. She’ll replace Superintendent Stanley Jessee, who …

Pontotoc County Deputies attempted to stop a wanted felon when a chase ensued through Ada, followed by a standoff, and ended at the suspect’s mother’s home. Levi Gallegos reportedly fired at least eight shots at deputies before running inside. He did not hit anyone, and after a time, deputies discovered …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has unveiled a pilot program that will let 18 to 20-year-old drivers cross state lines, which they previously not permitted. Applicants for the program are first required to complete classes at a truck driving school and get a commercial driver’s license. Trucking firms across …

Hooks will have hundreds of new jobs next year after a central ammunition plant opens. Carrollton’s expansion Industries is opening the plant on land purchased from the TexAmericas Center east of Hooks. The state-of-the-art facility will specialize in making parts for the small arms industry. In addition, the company is …

State Troopers have identified the 17-year-old struck and killed by a vehicle on Texas 155, about four miles west of Ore City. Investigators say Emanuel LeBlanc was wearing all black clothing when he tried to cross the highway and failed to yield the right of way to the vehicle, which …

The Delta County SKYWARN scheduled for January 24 changed to VIRTUAL, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. It is free and open to all ages. However, to attend, you must register for this class. To register, please visit www.weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap. There you will be able to find the link. “See” you …

Paris ISD principals named employees for the December GROWL Awards “Getting Results from Outstanding Wildcat Leaders.” Winners are Brenda Hardy, Heather Crittenden, Cynthia Yates, Brent Cunningham, Jackie Brown, Danica Malone, Julie Stripland, and Michael Johnson. Superintendent Paul Jones and Assistant Superintendent Althea Dixon conducted a drawing for grand prizes sponsored …

SHERMAN, Texas – Seven Texas doctors and a hospital executive have agreed to pay a total of $1,106,449 to resolve False Claims Act allegations. It involved illegal remuneration in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law cooperating with the Department’s investigations of and litigation against other parties, announced Eastern …