BG Thomas Mancino The Adjutant General of the Oklahoma National Guard warns members that refusing to receive the coronavirus vaccine could end their military careers. Brig. Gen. Thomas Mancino says in an open letter that Oklahoma Army and Air Force members will eventually be subject to the U.S. Defense Department’s …

Lamar County Historical Museum The Lamar County Historical Commission has named Ronnie Nutt the History Maker of the Year. The announcement was made Saturday at Union Station in Heritage Park. In his absence, Nutt’s award was accepted by Commissioner Lonnie Layton. He spoke of Nutt’s love of the community and …

  An 11-year-old Collin County girl who disappeared last July has been found safe and sound in another country. Sophie Long is now in protective custody and will be brought back to Collin County, but authorities are not saying from what country. Her father, Michael Long, who vanished when Sophie …

Jamie Jaramillo Dallas County Jail The man charged with killing Mesquite Police Sergeant Richard Houston is out of the hospital and behind bars. Jamie Jaramillo is under a $2 million bond and is in a cell by himself, away from other inmates. He’s charged with the Capital Murder of a …

Sulphur Springs ISD Board will hold its December meeting at noon Monday. First, business Manager Sherry McGraw will hold a public hearing on the district’s Financial Accountability Rating. Then, the board will go into an executive session to discuss a new principal for the Middle School. Current principal Jena Williams …

Miranda Ranell Thomas Officials arrested 32-year-old Miranda Ranell Thomas of Paris at the Lamar County jail for bond forfeiture on a Hopkins County warrant for possession of more than four grams but less than 200 of a Penalty Group One controlled substance. She is now in Hopkins County Jail on …

VZ County Hit and Run Suspect Vehicle Van Zandt County Deputies need the public’s help locating a 2008 or 2009 Infinity connected to an assault in the Rolling Oaks area between noon and 12:30 Sunday. It may have damage to its right front fender and wind scoop. Detectives say the …

The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Simms Friday afternoon. It happened after Bowie County Deputies responded to a report of a suicidal person. Reportedly, 60-year-old Mark Robert Peters was inside his home and fired a shot, refusing to come out. After several hours of negotiations, Peters eventually …

Juan Bedolla Titus County arrested 20-year-old Juan Bedolla of Mt Pleasant on two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Burglary of Habitation, and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. No other details were available, and his bond is unknown. Roger D. Fincher Deputies arrested 52-year-old Roger D. Fincher of …

On Friday, North Lamar Police Department Officer Joe Tuttle celebrated his 40th anniversary as a peace officer with a surprise reception at Aaron Parker Elementary. Also known as “Jolene” or “Officer Pappaw,” Joe has become a beloved member of the Aaron Parker family. Joe became a state-certified licensed Reserve officer …