Winners Announced In ‘Don’t Mess With Texas’ Song New musical talent to join the roster of musical celebrities in educating Texans about litter prevention AUSTIN – After beating out dozens of entries from across the state, two musical artists will realize their dreams of stardom as winners of the Texas …

Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $954 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments. (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and particular purpose taxing districts $953.9 million in local sales tax allocations for February, 4.6 percent more than in February 2018. …

  Reward Increased to $12,500 for Most Wanted Fugitive, Gang Member from Madison County. AUSTIN – The reward for Jared Luke Langley, 36, a Texas Ten Most Wanted Fugitive and this month’s featured fugitive, has been increased to $12,500 for information leading to his capture if the tip is received …

Less than one in ten donates blood more than once per year. Paris Junior College, Brookshire’s community, drives to save three lives with each donation. SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (February 6, 2019) – There are many reasons why a hospital patient requires blood, and they vary as to the quantities of …

Texas State Parks Reservation System Unveils New Features Ahead of Spring Break Park visitors can now buy a “Save the Day” pass, book a specific campsite, cabins, and shelters and buy a Texas State Park Pass online AUSTIN— Planning a day or overnight trip to a Texas State Park just …

  Career nights from Budimir and Stewart lead Lions to 87-78 win over Cameron. COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team defeated Cameron University 87-78 on Thursday night on Greek Night at the Field House. The Lions and Aggies were very close for much of the night before …

  UIL State Executive Committee Meeting Results AUSTIN, Texas — The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League met Wednesday to hand down decisions on eligibility of student-athletes. A student-athlete from Irving MacArthur High School was denied an appeal for varsity eligibility, upholding the previous ruling of the district …

    US 271 South of Mount Pleasant near Farm to Market Road 3417 It is now open for traffic! The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says they opened the one-mile extension to the US 271 freeway section around Mount Pleasant. Improvements included constructing an overpass and interchange at FM …

Pogue | Morris | Glinton | Pinckard MPHS Tigers Sign to Play College Football. Mount Pleasant High School seniors Jashon Pogue, Josh Morris and Dorian Glinton signed letters of intent to continue their football careers on National Signing Day, February 6, 2019. Pogue, the son of Jason and Krista Pogue, …

    A&M-Texarkana Presents Black History Month Celebration. TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana will sponsor a Black History Month Celebration Wednesday, February 6, from 11:00 an until 1:00 pm. The event will feature a musical performance by Brandon Brown, also known as Griot B, as well as keynote speaker …