The Texas DSHS Coronavirus Dashboard now shows 263 active cases of the COVID in Hopkins County. The total death toll from the Coronavirus in the county remains at 135.

The Hopkins County Hospital District Board has voted unanimously to appoint Brent Smith to serve as Interim CEO. The board is currently searching for a new financial executive. Smith served as director of EMS operations since July 2007. Since 2019, Smith has served as a chief operating officer and director …

The Texas DSHS Coronavirus Dashboard now shows 379 active cases of the COVID in Titus County. The total death toll from the Coronavirus in the county is now 135.

Cody Wayne The family of East Texas musician Cody Wayne is asking for prayers as Wayne sustained injuries in a tractor accident Wednesday, and they flew him to a hospital for emergency surgery. Wayne grew up in rural Rusk County. Wayne has received multiple music awards and has shared the …

    In September, Justiss Elementary School participates in “Start With Hello” week along with thousands of schools and youth organizations each year. The “Start With Hello” program teaches students in grades K–12 to help their peers in a fun and meaningful way. They put the program in place to …

There’s now a departure from the island nation of Haiti, and they’re all heading to Texas. Texas Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar says the asylum process has become a magnet, which allows illegal immigrants to stay. That will add to the caravans that are already coming to the Texas border. Congressman …

Pfizer says their COVID shot works on children as young as age five. That has public health leaders excited about the possibility of getting more people vaccinated. Dr. Jason Bowling with the University of Texas Health System says kids spread COVID. He also says the Pfizer vaccine is safe for …

Ford Motor Company announces a half-billion-dollar investment as it continues to transition to more electric vehicles. A sizable chunk of that money is coming to Texas. About $90 million will fund job training for current and future electric vehicle technicians. In addition, the automaker has received 150,000 pre-orders for its …

Texas A&M University-Commerce is going to Division I Athletics. With about 12,000 students, the university will officially join the Southland conference on July 1, 2022, and begin a four-year transition to Division I at the same time. Current members of the Southland include Houston Baptist, McNeese, Nicholls, Northwestern State, Southeastern …

Fannin County Courthouse Fannin County Commissioners issued a burn ban Tuesday afternoon. It has been almost 40 days since most of Fannin County has had significant rainfall. The latest drought monitor shows abnormally dry conditions for portions of the county.