Michael Shawn HouseState troopers arrested a 50-year-old driver of an 18-wheeler over the weekend after a minor accident at the 122-mile marker on I-30. The driver, 50-year-old Michael Shawn House’s hometown, was unavailable. He admitted to drinking and failed field sobriety tests. He was arrested for DWI with several priors, …
Read More »Lake Palestine Boating Accident Victim Identified
Game wardens identified the man who died after a Sunday morning boat crash on Lake Palestine. Game Wardens say the driver of the boat, 44-year-old Robbie Conrad Bristol of Lindale, was thrown from the boat during the crash. Game wardens are in charge of the investigation.
Read More »Paris Police Report For Monday (Aug 21)
Friday morning at 6:02, a female in the 30o block of NE 30th complained that her ex-boyfriend had assaulted her. The female victim had arrived at the residence and observed another female sleeping on the ex-boyfriend’s couch. The ex-boyfriend said that the victim had not lived there in months. The …
Read More »CHRISTUS Health: Summer Winding Down, But Impact Of Heat On Health Will Remain
(East Texas) – Summer is over in about a month. Still, in Texas, one of the hottest summer seasons on record will leave its impact well into the fall, putting a renewed emphasis on taking the necessary precautions when working or playing outside. “When outside, try and wear loose-fitting clothes, use …
Read More »Fire At Mineola Contry Club
Fire destroyed part of the historic Mineola Country Club overnight. According to the Grand Saline Sun, the club’s building housing the pro shop, restaurant, equipment, and locker rooms rose in flames early Monday morning. The Mineola Country Club is at 1780 W. SL 564 in Mineola. Details concerning what started …
Read More »Judge Recuses Self As Advisor In Paxton Impeachement Trial
Justice Marc Brown, former appeals judge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick picked to be legal counsel during former Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, says he can’t accept. Justice Brown said he contributed $250 to the Eva Guzman campaign in 2021. Guzman, a former Texas Supreme Court justice, ran against Paxton …
Read More »Two Employees Arrested For Falsifying Emission Testing
After an internal investigation, they accuse two DPS employees in the Dallas area of taking cash in exchange for helping businesses conduct fake vehicle emissions tests. After an internal investigation into alleged “clean scanning,” the two were arrested for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and detained nine others. Clean scanning …
Read More »Some Northeast Texas Counties Still Without Burn Bans
Only eight counties do not have burn bans in Northeast Texas. They include Lamar, Red River, Delta, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, Camp, and Wood. East Texas firefighters are battling two massive wildfires that have charred hundreds of acres. The reported starting point for a wildfire in Panola County is near FM …
Read More »Hopkins County Jail Bookings
Brian James LacyBrian James Lacy was arrested in Hopkins County Saturday on a warrant charging him with Obstruction or Retaliation. They did not disclose further information about the alleged offense or bond amount. Corey Lee Shadix was arrested Saturday for Possession of a Controlled Substance and a misdemeanor. They released …
Read More »Horses Killed In Kaufman County Barn Fire
A barn fire killed seven horses, including some racehorses, in Kaufman County early Friday night. Kaufman County’s fire marshal says the fire started because they were welding on the building. That ignited spray foam insulation inside the barn. The fire marshal estimates the loss at $1,000,000, and there was no …
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