Police, fire, and rescue responded to a collision involving an 18-wheeler and pickup truck across the street from CLC Auction House on Hwy. 82 just east of Blossom. The extent of any possible injuries is unknown.

Early voting is continuing with large turnouts reported in most areas of Northeast Texas. Some locations are reporting that records have been set for the number of people casting early ballots. Early voting will continue through November 2 and Election Day is November 6.

  For the seventh year running, Sofia Vergara is the highest-paid woman on TV. “The Modern Family” star earned an estimated $41.5 million from June of 2017-June of 2018, according to Forbes’ annual tally of highest-paid actresses. She is also the highest-paid star, period, topping “The Big Bang Theory’s” Jim …

Companies today use extras to attract and retain top talent, but are they offering the perks employees want most? According to research from global staffing firm Robert Half, flexible work schedules, a compressed workweek and the ability to telecommute are the most sought-after non-monetary perquisites. However, while many companies offer …

“Suspiria” [R] [Limited] Watch Trailer A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up. Stars: Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Doris Hick, Malgorzata Bela   “Hunter …

Photo by Tony Corso tonycorsoimages.com Bi-district volleyball matchups are set for the area teams. On Monday, October 29, the Chisum Lady Mustangs will play New Boston at 8:00 pm in Mt. Pleasant. Also on Monday, Rivercrest and Como Pickton play. That game is at 6:00 pm in Mt Vernon. North …

Pumpkins, elephants, hay mountains and more Higgins Elementary students in Cheryl Vanderburg and Jenny Davis’s first-grade classes recently spent the day at the Fourth Annual Hugo Pumpkin Festival. The festival opened on October 4 and is running through Friday (Oct 28). Attractions enjoyed by the students include a pumpkin patch, educational hayride with the Asian …

Texas Department of Transportation official Tim McAlavy has issued a clarification on the Hwy 24 story we ran on Wednesday. During the evenings, southbound traffic lanes are open, so the road traffic does flow in both directions in separated lanes, but the road is not officially open/or complete as a …

Bailey Intermediate was host to fall event Bailey Intermediate students and their families came out to support the Bailey Harvest Festival on Saturday. Once put on annually by the Parent Teacher Organization, this year’s event was hosted by the Bailey teachers and staff. Bailey’s Harvest Festival included the traditional events …

A North Texas couple has been indicted for embezzling millions of dollars from retirement funds. Jeffrey and Wendy Richie, of Red Oak, are the owners of Vantage Benefits Administrators. Officials are accusing them misappropriating  $14.5-million from at least 1000 plan participants in at least 20 employer’s retirement plans.