COMMERCE, TX—It’s no secret that video gaming has exploded in popularity since its early days. Likewise, the Esports Club at Texas A&M University-Commerce has experienced rapid growth and success in its first semester, with even more growth expected. Esports, the general term for competitive video gaming, has found a …
Read More »City Of Mount Pleasant Honors Paula Fern Rose
The City of Mount Pleasant recognized the services of Paula Fern Rose by naming the Mount Pleasant Public Children’s Library in her honor. The unveiling ceremony of the “Paula Fern Rose Children’s Library” was held on January 30 with the Rose family and friends and members of the City Councilmembers …
Read More »What Did Dolly’s Husband Say About Her Cheerleader Outfit?
Dolly Parton is revealing what her husband thought of the now-famous Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit she wore in November. It was during the halftime show at the Cowboys game on Thanksgiving Day. She instantly went viral for her cheerleader uniform, complete with a cropped blue top and little white shorts. …
Read More »Jury Deliberations Underway For Former NHL Star
Testimony in the trial of 43-year-old retired National Hockey League star Mike Ribeiro wrapped up shortly before noon on Thursday. They charged Ribeiro with two counts of Sexual Assault and one count of Attempted Sexual Assault. After closing arguments and instructions from District Judge Eddie Northcutt, the jury began deliberations. …
Read More »Reward Offered For Information On East Texas Gangster
The DPS is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of 36-year-old Texarkana gang member Markeis Jamal Richardson. They recently added Richardson to the Texas Most Wanted Fugitives list. Richardson is associated with the ”Loyalty Cash Business Gang“ in Texarkana and Dallas. He’s …
Read More »Man Charged With Killing Mother
Jefferson Police arrested a man for allegedly fatally shooting his mother early Tuesday morning. Authorities say Dillon Rogers had called 911 at about 3:00 am to report that “he had hurt his mother.” When officers arrived, they found the body of 67-year-old Carla Rogers. Dillon was at the scene, and …
Read More »Teenage Boy Arrested After Police Chase, Standoff
Cherokee County SWAT and several other law enforcement agencies responded to a barricaded 16-year-old boy who had been in a high-speed chase with officers earlier in the morning. They think the boy was armed and wanted on multiple felony warrants. After many hours of unsuccessful negotiations, police used a Rook …
Read More »Paris Police Arrest Two On Child Endangerment Charges
Felisha Lynn Scroggins From Paris PD Captain Terry Bull Paris Police were advised of a welfare concern in the 2800 block of Bonham St. It was reported to officers that a couple had been living in a van in the Home Depot Parking lot. A local family had decided to …
Read More »State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4 Billion In January
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.02 billion in January, 2 percent less than in January 2023. Most of January’s sales tax revenue is based on sales made in December and remitted to the agency in January. “For the second time since health officials lifted the …
Read More »Hopkins County Commissioners Court Work Session For Monday, February 5
Monday, February 5, 2024 TIME: 9:00 am PLACE: Meeting Room Located On The Third Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Court Will Discuss Carpet Replacement of Courthouse. 2. The Court Will Discuss Road Maintenance Records. 3. The Court Will Discuss Plans For The Solar Eclipse …
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