Fannin County District Judge Laurine Blake has announced that she will retire after 20 years of service when her term expires at the end of 2024. Two Fannin County attorneys have announced that they intend to seek the position. Kyle Shaw and Christina Tillett live in Fannin County and have …

USDA Rural Development has announced that three Oklahoma tribal nations will share a $24.1 million grant for high-speed internet upgrades. They awarded grants for STEM and language courses delivered through the Cherokee Nation, high-speed internet and language courses through the Choctaw Nation, and support for higher education at the College …

Lamar County Deputies arrested Abrahan Jesus Moreno Marquez on a Collin County warrant for Aggravated Sexual of a Child. His bond is $250,000.

Gerry Hines of Roxton has announced his candidacy for Lamar County Constable – Precinct 2 in the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, March 5. Also seeking the nomination is Curtis Graham. The incumbent is Jeff Jones.

Those who have signed up for the free dinners provided by Southern Faith Ministries in Deport will be ready at 5:00 pm on Christmas Day. They will deliver to residents in the City of Deport. For those outside Deport, you can pick up the dinners. For more information, call or …

They amended the Sulphur Springs trash pick-up because of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Trash pick-up will not run on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. All trash pick-up will run a day behind during these two weeks.

They are giving away one hundred hams on Friday, December 22, at S&S Parts House at 1000 West Broadway in Winnsboro. Arrington Septic and Excavation and Cox Concrete Products are also sponsors. They will give away the hams on a first-come, first-served basis at 10:30 am.

An investigation by TCEQ and the Henderson County Fire Marshalls Office is underway into Precinct One work crews after they allegedly dumped debris near the banks of the Trinity River. Commissioner Wendy Spivey said she was unaware of her employees’ illegal actions. Crews are conducting business as usual as the …

A former Longview Police Department Lieutenant has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in federal prison for online solicitation of an 11-year-old Florida girl. Fifty-two-year-old Seth Estes Vanover of Diana pleaded guilty to the charge in Florida. The court ordered him to serve a 15-year term of supervised release, register …

The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce now accepts reservations for the 97th Annual Membership Banquet. It is on Thursday, February 15, at the Hopkins County Chamber Banquet. It will begin with a Networking Cocktail half hour at 6:00, followed by dinner at 6:30. Individual tickets are $30, and tables of …