Texas A&M University-Commerce announced Tuesday that the campus would ban the use of all tobacco and ‘vaping’ products on university property starting in 2020. Last October, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp called for a ban on e-cigarettes, also known as “vapes,” across all system campuses. Sharp said in …

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday that the state would request tribal leaders to join him in signing an extension to the tribal gaming compacts. The language of the agreement will allow each side that signs on to retain their legal positions, Stitt said. He wants the business to continue …

McLennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley is now suing the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct. That is the agency that investigates judicial misconduct. They gave her a warning recently for not performing same-sex marriages.

If you order the first week of December and you haven’t received that special gift, be patient. Monday was their busiest day of the year for those handling packages. And if you have waited until this week to ship, lots of luck of it arriving before Christmas.

Buried inside the 2,000-page spending package expected to end up on the president’s desk, is a bipartisan plan to raise the national legal age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 to 21. The president and leader Mitch McConnell are now vocal supporters on the issue. Health advocates are …

Sherman Police and local federal agents are investigating a bank robbery that went down at 8:45 on Tuesday morning in Sherman. It occurred at First Texoma National Bank on North FM 1417 near US 82. The suspect did not display a weapon but made a threat before making off with …

Livingston invited St. Nicholas to the Maxey House to spend an evening with all his special friends. During the event on Thursday (Dec 19), from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, children will make Christmas-themed crafts and listen to A Visit from St. Nicholas, better known today as ‘Twas the Night …

Photo by Tony Corso tonycorsoimages.com The Honey Grove Lady Warriors outscored Detroit 12-4 in the third quarter night en route to a 41-29 victory. Honey Grove’s Demetria Pruitt led all scorers with 17 points. Abi Shelby led Detroit with 12 points. On the boy’s side, the Eagles used a full-court …

The City of Paris Sanitation Department will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25. Normal collection will resume on Thursday, December 26. The Compost Site will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1, to observe Christmas and New Year’s Day. This reminder, the Compost …

Two Oklahoma City women are launching a petition drive for a public vote on whether to legalize the use of marijuana by adults 21 and older. A proposed ballot title has been submitted by Amy Young and Vanessa Avery. If it’s approved, supporters will have 90 days to gather nearly …