Governor Abbott has signed the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, which will go into effect on January 18. The new law requires dogs left outside to have protection from the elements and a shelter that allows them room to turn around and lie down. In addition, dogs can’t be tied up …

The Texas DSHS Coronavirus Dashboard showed that as of Thursday night, there were 47 active cases of COVID in Titus County. The total number of fatalities is 102. There have been 5,710 confirmed and probable cases of the virus since testing began and 5,562 recoveries.

Mugshot Not Available Titus County Deputies arrested 30-year-old Luis Ramirez, Jr., of Mt. Vernon, on a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. They also charged him on a capias warrant for a traffic offense. The bond is $10,000. Deputies arrested 59-year-old Norman Edward Barnes of Daingerfield on a warrant …

An 11-year-old boy riding a go-cart was killed Thursday afternoon in Lindale when a large tree was blown down by the wind and fell on him. It happened at about 3:30  on private property in the 12000 block of State Hwy 110 North. Authorities say the boy died instantly.

The Texas DSHS Coronavirus Dashboard showed that as of Thursday night, there were 130 active cases of COVID in Hopkins County. The total number of fatalities rose by one to 145 since the pandemic began. There have been 5,377 confirmed and probable cases of the virus since testing began and …

Tavares Tremaine Sanders Sulphur Springs Police stopped a vehicle at the 36-mile marker of I-30 for a traffic infraction and contacted the driver, 43-year-old Tavares T. Sanders of Houston. Officers then seized nearly four pounds of ecstasy and about 12 ounces of cocaine and charged Sanders with two counts of …

Tickets are now on sale for the Sulphur Springs High School Theater Arts Department’s fall show, “The Spongebob Musical.” The Tony award-winning musical performances will be at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium on Nov 11 and 13 at 7:30 and Nov 14 at 2:00 pm. You can purchase tickets …

Andres Ramirez Titus County Sheriff’s Office and other surrounding agencies are looking to locate and arrest 25-year-old Andres Ramirez. Presently, Ramirez is wanted for a Felony Theft warrant out of Titus and a Felony Kidnapping warrant out of Franklin County. Ramirez resides on the eastern edge of Franklin County, and …

Everyone loves a deal, and that includes scammers. Unfortunately, con artists often offer too good to be true discounts in hopes that price-conscious consumers will jump on these “deals” without doing their research. BBB Scam Tracker has recently seen numerous reports of scammers impersonating well-known companies and offering discounts, some of which are COVID-19 …

  Kristi Hodgkiss has been named the new Director of Public Relations for the North Lamar Independent School District. Carla Coleman, who has served in the position since 1999, will retire at the end of the current semester. NLISD Superintendent Kelli Stewart said, “I am pleased to announce that Kristi …