News

November, 2022

• 3 November

  Joint Meeting With Red River County Genealogical

  The Red River County Genealogical Society and Red River County Historical Society will hold a joint meeting Thursday at 6:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville. Marynell Bryant of Sulphur Springs will come in the person of Clarksville’s own Mary Donoho. Mary and her husband, William Donoho, moved …
• 3 November

  New Laws In Oklahoma

  As of this week, Oklahoma has 200 new laws on the books. For example, one makes the theft of catalytic converters or tires punishable by a $5,000 fine or five years in prison. Another prohibits unsolicited phone calls between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. In addition, it will be illegal …
• 3 November

  Titus County Jail Bookings

  Larry Murl Smith Titus County arrested 49-year-old Larry Murl Smith of Scroggins on a Franklin County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance and a Kaufman County warrant for Bond Forfeiture on a charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Bond was $150,000 on the drug charge and $25,000 …
• 3 November

  Cass County Woman Missing Nearly Two Months

  Cass County authorities say the woman who walked away from her home on Sept. 18 is still missing. Reportedly, 64-year-old Katherine Spanel left home on CR-3214 without her medicine, ID, food, water, or money. Alledgelly, she is easily confused and hallucinates but is non-violent. Actively searching for Spanel are deputies, …
• 3 November

  One Dead In Four-Vehicle Crash

  State Troopers have identified the man killed in a four-vehicle crash on Hwy 271 about four miles north of Gilmer. Reportedly, 85-year-old James R. Flanagan had stopped on the highway shoulder attempting to make an illegal U-turn when a Tyler motorist collided with Flanagan’s vehicle. Flanagan then hit a tractor …
• 3 November

  No Injuries In Commerce Gas Leak

  A gas leak near the intersection of Live Oak and Neal around 11:00 am Tuesday in Commerce resulted in evacuations and traffic rerouting. That leak was just north of the university field house and not far from the football stadium. Crews completed the repairs and re-opened the street around 5:00 …
• 3 November

  Hopkins County United Way Campaign Update

  This week, the Hopkins County United Way’s meeting showed that this year’s campaign is about $42,500 short of the goal of $150,000. The final reporting meeting will be held next Wednesday at 9:00 am at the Agri-Life Extension Service Office. The money raised in the campaign will benefit 18 local …
• 3 November

  Hopkins County Jury Duty Canceled

  The jury panel summoned for this Monday, Nov 7, at 8:30 am at the Hopkins County District Court has been canceled. Those called for jury duty do not need to report. Another panel of summons is out for Monday, Nov 14, and they must appear.
• 3 November

  Man Commits Suicide After Kidnapping

  Alexander Ordonez Barrios Authorities say Alexander Ordonez Barrios, 24, of Rosenberg, Texas, fatally stabbed his one-year-old daughter and himself after forcefully taking her from babysitter and leading police on a chase in a tow truck. He had stolen the truck hours earlier. Barrios exited the tow truck after a 45-minute …
• 3 November

  Hazardous Weather Outlook

  North Texas The next upper-level storm system and cold front will bring a good chance of thunderstorms across the region on Friday. The best storm potential looks to be Friday afternoon and evening. Some storms may be severe, with large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes all possible. …