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Rain and storm chances return to North and Central Texas late Sunday into Monday. There may be a brief window for strong to severe storms and locally heavy rain Sunday evening across the Big Country as storms push into North and Central Texas. The line of thunderstorms may intensify Monday …

Shortly after midnight Wednesday, The LaQuinta Inn in Broken Bow was destroyed by fire. They had scheduled it to open in April. Crews from Eagletown, Hochatown, Holly Creek, and Idabel helped Broken Bow’s fire department. The departments worked through Thursday to bring the blaze under control.

They hospitalized a Wolfe City middle school student after a car hit him while riding his bike. Wolfe City ISD said paramedics airlifted the student to a Dallas hospital. The district provided counselors for students, staff members, and their families.  

PRESS RELEASE*** On Monday, Houston Police Department Detectives informed the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office and Criminal Investigation Division about a fugitive out of Harris County, possibly in Lamar County. The fugitive, 24-year-old Luis Rios, was wanted for a drive-by shooting that occurred in Houston on Sunday, March 03, 2024. Paris …

New immigration data is providing another embarrassment for the Department of Homeland Security. Roughly 200 thousand deportation cases have been thrown out by immigration judges because the agency failed to file the required Notice to Appear on time. Texas Senator John Cornyn says this could have been prevented if the …

Texas has banned abortions, but there are exceptions. The State Medical Board is deep-diving into Texas’ rules Friday over complaints that they are too vague. Capitol lobbyist Steve Bresnen and his wife Amy are pushing the board to approve a list of conditions that fall into the life-threatening category. It’s …

  Last summer, the Fannin County Courthouse failed inspection and was deemed an imminent danger after undergoing a $30 million restoration. Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham has filed a petition for depositions to find out who is responsible for work that failed to meet requirements. Problems include faulty electrical wiring, …

The Lamar County Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, is in immediate need of volunteers. The volunteers assist emergency responders in major emergencies, such as tornados or significant fires, by directing traffic, going house to house, looking for trapped people, and helping volunteer fire departments. Training includes first aid, fire …

The Bonham ISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Joy Wilson the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. Dr. Wilson will officially take over from the current superintendent, Kelly Trompler, on July 1. – Press Release from Bonham ISD.

Oklahoma Game Wardens are investigating after finding sacks filled with 52 snow geese carcasses. Officials found them dumped along the Indian Nation Turnpike near Antlers. Someone had shot the geese without harvesting the meat. Anyone with information should call Operation Game Thief at 800-522-8039. They are offering a cash reward.