News

December, 2021

• 13 December

  Ten Most Wanted Fugitives From Mt Pleasant, Marble Falls And Pearsall Captured

  AUSTIN – Three of Texas’ Ten Most Wanted Fugitives are back in custody following their arrests. Marshall Willard Brown was arrested Dec. 1 in Austin, Richard Anthony Banda was arrested Dec. 2 in Dilley, and Christopher Wayne Davis II was arrested Dec. 6 in Longview. Unfortunately, the DPS will not …
• 13 December

  Some Experts Upset With Putin Over Ukraine

  Foreign policy experts are fuming to see Russian President Vladimir Putin amass forces on their border with Ukraine. Texas GOP Congressman Mike McCaul, who sits on house foreign affairs, says President Biden should be more active in helping our allies. He says allowing Russia to attack their neighbors only encourages …
• 13 December

  Texas Baptist Men Helping Tornado Victims

  The organization “Texas Baptist Men” is preparing to send teams to the areas ravaged by tornadoes in the Midwest and South Friday. Spokesman Rand Jenkins says they’ll be helping with some basic needs. They‘re also expecting to send chain saw and roofing teams to help victims. Texas Baptist Men has …
• 13 December

  Deadline For Candidate Filing

  Today is the deadline for candidates to file for the March Primary election for their party’s nomination for national, state and county offices. Candidates for Lamar County offices should register at the Elections Office in the Lamar County Annex building, 231 Lamar Ave. Filing in Red River County should be …
• 13 December

  Oklahoma Adjutant General Warns Guardsmen About Vaccine Mandate

  BG Thomas Mancino The Adjutant General of the Oklahoma National Guard warns members that refusing to receive the coronavirus vaccine could end their military careers. Brig. Gen. Thomas Mancino says in an open letter that Oklahoma Army and Air Force members will eventually be subject to the U.S. Defense Department’s …
• 13 December

  Lamar County Historical Commission Honors Ronnie Nutt

  Lamar County Historical Museum The Lamar County Historical Commission has named Ronnie Nutt the History Maker of the Year. The announcement was made Saturday at Union Station in Heritage Park. In his absence, Nutt’s award was accepted by Commissioner Lonnie Layton. He spoke of Nutt’s love of the community and …
• 13 December

  Missing Collin County Girl Found Safe In Foreign Country

    An 11-year-old Collin County girl who disappeared last July has been found safe and sound in another country. Sophie Long is now in protective custody and will be brought back to Collin County, but authorities are not saying from what country. Her father, Michael Long, who vanished when Sophie …
• 13 December

  Beto O’Rourke Visits Lamar County

  Texas Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke was in Paris Saturday evening at Paris Market Square Farmer’s Market. He stayed for over an hour-and-a-half taking pictures and signing T-shirts. The former El Paso Congressman also delivered remarks to several hundred in attendance. O’Rourke announced his candidacy last month in a video posted …
• 13 December

  Bond Set For Accused Mesquite Cop Killer

  Jamie Jaramillo Dallas County Jail The man charged with killing Mesquite Police Sergeant Richard Houston is out of the hospital and behind bars. Jamie Jaramillo is under a $2 million bond and is in a cell by himself, away from other inmates. He’s charged with the Capital Murder of a …
• 13 December

  Sulphur Springs ISD Board To Meet Monday (12.13) At Noon

  Sulphur Springs ISD Board will hold its December meeting at noon Monday. First, business Manager Sherry McGraw will hold a public hearing on the district’s Financial Accountability Rating. Then, the board will go into an executive session to discuss a new principal for the Middle School. Current principal Jena Williams …