Doc Shelby https://www.docshelby.com/ GREENVILLE, Texas- July 21, 2021. Hunt County Democratic Party vice-chairman Doc Shelby of Royse City is set to announce his run for US Congress on July 30 in Greenville. Shelby will be seeking the party’s nomination in the Texas 4th Congressional district, which currently runs along with …

Prominent doctors are now openly proposing a COVID booster shot, at least for some. The debate over booster shots comes as Coronavirus cases rise in all 50 states. In addition, Baylor is studying a third dose of the Moderna to see if it boosts antibody levels.

Governor Abbott again says there will not be a return of a statewide mask mandate, including at schools. It comes as COVID cases in Texas are soaring. Clay Robison with the Texas State Teachers Association wants to see school employees, and every parent vaccinated. He notes that kids younger than …

The Paris-Lamar County Health District has reported five new cases of COVID-19, with no additional deaths. However, the Texas DSHS Coronavirus Dashboard shows that the number of active COVIDs in Lamar County has soared to 93, while the death toll remains at 158.

A Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma woman, faces a second-degree murder charge for allegedly running over her husband with an ATV at a campground. Deputies say an argument over food led to the husband asking for a divorce. Chanelle Lewis was initially charged with manslaughter, but charges were upgraded to second-degree murder …

62nd District Judge Will Biard The 62nd District Judge Will Biard has denied a request filed by Cynthia Martin for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction to halt the construction of a solar farm in Hopkins County. Defendants in the case were Hopkins County and Hopkins Energy LLC. Judge …

Hopkins County Treasurer Danny Davis Hopkins County Treasurer Danny Davis, who also serves as Hopkins County Veteran’s Service Officer, announced that he would seek re-election. Davis serves both positions under the sole salary of County Treasurer and the benefits for both places.

Olen Shane Gillean Hopkins County arrested 50-year-old Olen Shane Gillean for Violation of his parole. He’s being held in jail without bond. Tidwell Clyde Henry Deputies arrested 32-year-old Tidwell Clyde Henry in Hopkins County on outstanding warrants. He was charged on a Lamar County Bond Surrender Warrant for Forgery and …

A Van Zandt County Jail inmate was found unresponsive during a routine check of jail cells. Jail medical staff and detention officers immediately administered lifesaving measures, and then the inmate was taken by EMS to a local hospital. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced deceased. Texas Rangers are investigating.

The Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a curfew for minors. The curfew will restrict children from being out in public from midnight until 6:00 am during the summer months and from 11:00 pm until 6:00 am while school is in session. The Kaufman County sheriff and district attorney proposed …