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Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing dozens of people in a racially motivated attack at a Walmart in El Paso in 2019. Instead, the state is charging 24-year-old Patrick Crusius in the mass shooting that left dozens wounded and killed 23 people. …

The University of Texas has blocked access to the Chinese app – “Tik-Tok” from all campus wi-fi servers. They took action in response to Gov. Abbott’s recent directive requiring all state agencies to remove the app from government-issued devices. In addition, FBI Director Chris Wray raised national security concerns about …

  One person was killed Monday night in a collision between a tractor pulling a homemade trailer and an 18-wheeler on Hwy 78 near FM 1396 in Fannin County. State Troopers say the tractor was traveling without lights or reflective emblems and was attempting a turn when it was struck …

A cold front will move through this morning, bringing scattered showers and some storms with the best chances east of I-35. Intense storms containing small hail and gusty winds may develop, but the NWS does not expect severe weather. Highs will climb into the upper 60s to middle 70s with …

The United Way of Lamar County and the Alzheimer’s Association have partnered again for a free Lunch & Learn on Friday, February 24, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at CF Paris, 3410 N. Main Street. Titled “Leaving a Legacy: Assets, Aging, and Legal Concerns,” the free Lunch & Learn features Guest …

Gary Wayne Pool Officers arrested Gary Wayne Pool, 44, of Sumner, last Friday morning at the Lamar County Probation office on two felony warrants. He is currently on probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault of a family member with previous convictions. Officers booked Pool and transferred …

Scholarship applications are now available through the Chahta Foundation for  high school students who are members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Several scholarships also require service work that benefits the Choctaw community. Funding comes from the Chahta Foundation, Choctaw …

Applications are now available for USDA’s Emergency Conservation Program funds to help repair damage to farmland during the December 13 tornado in Fannin County. Farmers and ranchers with damage from natural disaster events must apply for assistance before beginning repairs. Contact the Farm Service Agency office in Bonham at 903-583-9513 …

More than $2 million in jewelry was stolen over the weekend in a burglary at Town East Mall in Mesquite. Investigators say thieves broke through concrete and sheetrock walls at a neighboring former Sears Department Store to gain access into the jewelry store. An employee discovered the burglary at American …

Police throughout the area seek the public’s help locating 33-year-old Kayla Kelley of Collin County. Her friends reported her missing Tuesday, Jan. 11. They found her vehicle in a remote area in Frisco. Police have identified 32-year-old Ocastor Ferguson as a person of interest. Officers arrested Ferguson and charged him …