The Texas legislature has approved a bill that would raise the minimum age to buy cigarettes and e-cigarettes to 21. Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign the legislation.

Less than two years after a gunman opened fire at Sutherland Springs Baptist Church killing 26 people, Texas lawmakers passed a bill securing the rights of Texans to carry a firearm in a place of worship. The bill does not restrict the rights of churches to prohibit licensed Texans from …

  A former Pushmataha County female jailer has been convicted in Antlers of second-degree rape. Reportedly, 30-year-old Ashley Elizabeth Parra was accused of having sexual relations with an inmate. Her sentencing is scheduled for June 26.

Photo by Tony Corso tonycorsoimages.com The Paris News is reporting that the Paris Economic Development Corporation Directors are giving a $5,000 bonus to Executive Director Michael Paris. The bonus is in recognition of his role in bringing the American SpiralWeld Pipe Company to the community.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has completed its investigation into the shooting of a robbery suspect and three children by Hugo Police Department detectives during a confrontation. Reportedly, 21-year-old William Devaughn Smith and the children, ages one, four and five, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. Smith …

The trial of a Sumner man accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 and two counts of the second-degree felony indecency with a child by sexual contact is scheduled to get underway next week. Jury selection will be held on Tuesday. Reportedly, 39-year-old Lonnie …

New research from Rover reveals how cat people and dog people relate to their pets. For instance: cat people are 16% more likely than dog people to admit they are bothered when their pet cuddles with other people: 37% of dog people are not sad when their dogs cuddle with …

The North Lamar Pantherettes will play one game with Anna on Thursday night at Texas A&M Commerce. The first pitch is at 7:00 pm and the winner will represent Region 2 in Austin at the State Tournament. The game will be broadcast on Mix 107.7 and online at easttexasradio.com. Esmerling …

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the dedication and grand opening of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs’ new worship center and education building in Sutherland Springs, Texas. The Governor spoke of the strength and resilience of the congregation and offered continued prayer and support for those …

Gov. Abbott indicated he will sign a measure in defense of Chick-fil-A despite vehement opposition by gay lawmakers. The San Antonio City Council has refused to let Chick-fil-A open an airport location due to its owner’s support of anti-LGBT causes. The bill prohibits cities from taking “adverse action” against individuals …