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March, 2022

• 25 March

  Sulphur Springs Cornhole Tournament Saturday 03-26

  Backstory Brewery in Sulphur Springs hosts a Cornhole Tournament and Silent Auction tomorrow to raise money for the 2022 Adult Leadership Class project to restore the Kids’ Kingdom. The tournament will have two divisions, open for advanced players and social. The cost is only $50 per team, and prize money …
• 24 March

  North Texas Couple Sentenced For Defrauding Homeowners

    SHERMAN, Texas – According to U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston, the Eastern District of Texas sentenced a Kaufman County man and his girlfriend to federal prison for fraud violations. Tommy Ray Williams, 44, of Terrell, pleaded guilty on August 10, 2021, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and was sentenced …
• 24 March

  Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agendas For Monday March 28

  NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING   TIME: 9:00 AM DATE: Monday, March 28, 2022 PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.  Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag  AMERICAN FLAG: TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I …
• 24 March

  Russian National Indicted In East Texas For Cyber Hacking

  U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced that the Eastern District of Texas indicted a 23-year-old Russian man for offenses related to operating a cyber-criminal marketplace that sold thousands of stolen login credentials, personally identifiable information, and authentication tools. A federal grand jury indicted Igor Dekhtyarchuk, a resident and national of the …
• 24 March

  Justiss Students Collaborate To Create A “You Matter” Art Project

  Students in Jennifer Hamm’s art class recently studied the art of author/illustrator. Christian Robinson. Together, they read the book “You Matter” and explored paper collage art. The book’s message is that everyone is essential simply because they exist. The students have created an excellent piece of art that expresses this …
• 24 March

  Lamar County Poverty Task Force

  The United Way of Lamar County will hold the inaugural meeting of a Poverty Task Force on Wednesday, March 30 at noon at Lewis Hall. This task force will share information on the community’s resources and identify the gaps in services that could help those living in poverty even more. …
• 24 March

  Beware Of Cryptocurrency

    BBB press release covers an in-depth BBB study that shows lack of regulation and consumer education results in a dramatic increase in fraud and financial losses. The study finds that criminals are capitalizing on the cryptocurrency market frenzy to steal from unsuspecting investors or use it as a payment in common scams. …
• 24 March

  Two Texas Top Ten Arrested

  Glen Edward Glass | ChaCha Mitchell Jackson Texas Ten Most Wanted Sex Offenders from Monahans, Somerville Captured AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ Ten Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. They arrested Glen Edward Glass on March 17 in North Brunswick, N.J., and ChaCha Mitchell …
• 24 March

  Abbott Tours Disaster Areas

  Gov. Greg Abbott Governor Abbott toured more areas struck by this week’s tornado outbreak. He says the Texas Department of Emergency Management has mobilized a massive disaster response to help victims of the storms and those affected by the recent wildfires. National Weather Service crews across the state are still …
• 24 March

  Texas Baptist Men Responding To Multiple Situations

  Non-profits have been busy responding to wildfires in Texas, and the severe weather will stretch them even thinner. Texas Baptist Men’s John Hall says they’ve sent volunteers to help people clean up storm damage. He says Texas Baptist Men are still providing meals and assisting people in cleaning up from …