The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Texas law aimed at removing sexually explicit books from school libraries is unconstitutional. The federal appeals court determined that the law to rate books violates free speech rights. The law required booksellers to use a rating system to classify books …

Firefighters continued distributing bottled water to Cumby residents affected by the current water outage. A command station to hand out water is on Main St. across from the Cumby City Hall.

Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Winnsboro has made a $2,000 donation to the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center. The hospital raised the money through a Christmas Wreath silent auction. The Child Advocacy Center in Winnsboro assists abused children in Camp, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Rains, Titus, Upshur, and Wood counties.

Texarkana Police captured a felony suspect by following his footprints in the snow. They wanted Blake Farley on warrants for family violence. Shortly after, they found Farley’s vehicle with a young boy inside. He told officers that Farley told him to wait in the car while Farley went inside to …

In partnership with Pointe Vista Holding Company, Hard Rock International announced development plans for the Hard Rock Hotel at Lake Texoma and The Residences at the Hard Rock Hotel Lake Texoma. Set to begin construction in March 2024, the Hard Rock Hotel and Residences will be located within the Pointe …

The grant will go toward enhanced logistics capabilities. TexAmericas Center (TAC), which owns and operates the third-ranked industrial park and is one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States, is proud to be the recipient of a $1.5 million grant announced by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office. …

By Butch Burney The 97th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet will celebrate Hopkins County with a theme of “Sweethearts” awards and dinner on Thursday, February 15, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. At the banquet, we will recognize the people and businesses that make Hopkins County …

  The Department of Justice is planning to make public the results of an investigation into law enforcement’s response to the Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde. It is where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers in May 2022. A panel of Texas lawmakers previously determined that nearly …

The Lamar County Human Resources Council is hosting a Mardi Gras fundraiser on Friday, March 8, at Love Civic Center to raise money for Meals on Wheels, Horizon House Transitional Shelter, and other support programs for the community. They are seeking sponsors, live and silent auction items, and organizers for …