Fatal Shooting in Paris

30 year old Dustin Glen Shelton of Paris, has been identified as the victim of the disturbance and shooting that occurred at 485 SE 14th street Thursday morning. Shelton was pronounced dead this morning at Paris Regional Medical Center after he was transported there with an apparent gunshot wound. The other person that was transported with the gunshot victim was treated and released. The case remains under investigation by Paris police.

Mt Pleasant Police Luck Out On Burglary

Mt Pleasant’s police Tuesday evening were dispatched to a car burglary in progress at Pilgrim’s Pride Plant. Officers found that the suspect had already fled on foot. They checked out a bicycle in the area and noted a piece of clothing tied to the bike and a wallet containing an ID. An address led them to an outbuilding on the property where they found the 44-year-old suspect. They found the stolen property with the suspect.

Starting Wednesday Brian Troy Pays His Debt

Brian Troy, 42, of Keller, forged signatures, illegally moved funds and created phony documents concerning Texarkana College employee retirement accounts. He will now pay that back by starting a five-year prison sentence next Wednesday. Troy pleaded guilty to 59 felonies last week for his misconduct as a financial adviser for the employee Optional Retirement Plans at Texarkana College and Dallas Community College System.

Dad Kicks Family Out Of Boat

Jonathan Rayburn, 46, of Fouke AR, is facing criminal charges. He reportedly abandoned his family on the Red River. That included his seven-year-old son who recently had a kidney transplant. He allegedly forced his family from their aluminum boat as they were on the river last Sunday night. The wife, Misty Rayburn, called Miller County Sheriff’s Department. She called after the family had been rescued by a farmer who heard their cries for help. Misty claimed her husband became angry and threw their 14-year-old daughter from the...

Troopers Prepare For Labor Day

Enhanced traffic enforcement for the long Labor Day weekend begins tomorrow at 6:00 and runs through midnight Monday. All state troopers will be out in force, focusing on drunk drivers, speeders and those not properly restrained in seatbelts or child safety seats.

August Heat Not Record Breaking

Despite what seemed like constant oppressive heat, August turned out to be only the seventh hottest in North Texas records. Based on numbers from the National Weather Service, three of the seven hottest Augusts were in the 1940s and early 50s while the other four have been since 1999. Last month we had 22 days with triple-digit highs. Some areas recorded highs as hot as 110.

HCMH To Buy Sulphur Springs Clinic

Hopkins County Memorial hospital will buy the Medical-Surgical Clinic in Sulphur Springs. The purchase will add nine new physicians as well as several nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the hospital staff. Closing on the sale is set for September 30.

SSISD To Dismiss Early

All Sulphur Springs ISD campuses will dismiss one hour early today. It will provide ample time for buses to run their regular routes and provide transportation to the football game in Garland tonight. Bus drivers will be delivering all regular route students to their homes an hour earlier than usual.

TEA Cuts To Hurt Book Purchases

With a total reduction of nearly $262 million in the Texas Education Agency budget for the next two years, the largest cut may be to textbooks. $48 million is proposed to be cut by not getting new English and spelling textbooks and handwriting materials. Also on the proposed reduction list are $22 million for teacher merit pay and $35 million for new science labs.

Area Red Cross On Alert

Some area Red Cross volunteers and vehicles are on alert. It is in case they're needed in the wake of Hurricane Earl and the approach of Hurricane Fiona. As of now they have not been activated. National Red Cross is reluctant to pull resources from hurricane prone states during hurricane season. They often try to first activate resources from states not likely to be directly affected during the season.

Texas Soldier Dies In Afghanistan

A Texan was among five soldiers killed in Afghanistan. 30-year-old Staff Sgt. Jesse Infante of Cypress died of injuries he received when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

East Texas Singer Makes History

Miranda Lambert of Lindale has made CMA Awards history with a nine nominations. That's the most ever by a female artist. Lady A earned the second most nominations with five and Lambert’s fiancé Blake Shelton was next with four, tied with Zac Brown Band.

Congresswoman Repays Scholarship Fund

A North Texas congresswoman broke scholarship rules by awarding money to at least relatives and an aide's children. She now has repaid about $31,000 to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Democratic Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson said in a statement that she has repaid the funds in full.

Dove Hunters Urged To Be Cautious About Wildfire Danger

Much of Texas is still hot and dry and wildfires are continuing to spark up across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife is asking dove hunters to be especially careful when heading out this week for the season. Fire activity remains steady throughout much of the state, which means a wildfire could be easily ignited. All it takes is one spark from an unattended campfire, lit cigarette or even the muzzle of a gun.

Two HS Football Powerhouses Under Investigation

An investigation by a Dallas TV station into alleged improper coaching at Euless Trinity and Southlake Carroll high schools has caught the attention of the UIL. UIL rules prohibit skill instruction during the summer but coaches were videotaped in June at a 7-on-7 football game giving a continuous stream of what appeared to be coaching commands. UIL rules mandate that coaches cannot arrange 7-on-7 scrimmages or competitions between their teams.

Accused Murder Suspect Posts Bail

An East Texas man accused of shooting a man to death over a love interest has been released on bond. Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor said the incident that left 27-year-old Jacob Kennedy dead occurred over the weekend near Elkhart. 35-year-old Larry Warren of Palestine was arrested and charged with murder following the shooting.

Texas Tuition Promise Fund Back In Action

Wednesday marked the beginning of Texas families' opportunity to lock-in the cost of tuition. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund allows families to prepay for a four-year degree, or just a few classes or semesters at Texas public colleges and universities. Families can choose from three different units based on the type of Texas school they are saving for. Families can buy up to six years of undergraduate education.

Illegal Immigration Appears To Be Down

An independent research group today has reports that the number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in 20 years. The review finds that substantially fewer undocumented workers from Mexico, Latin America and elsewhere are crossing the border in search of jobs. States with the highest percentage of illegal immigrants were California (6.9%), Nevada (6.8%), Texas (6.5%) and Arizona (5.8%).

Utilities May Get Help With Deadbeat Customers

Electric companies stuck after deadbeat customers make it their practice to rack up bills, then switch to a new provider and leave the old bill unpaid could get help from the Texas Public Utility Commission. The PUC this month is scheduled to consider preventing some nonpaying customers from switching providers until they pay their previous utility debt.

Human Error Causes Gas Explosion

The Texas Railroad Commission says a company didn’t adequately mark the path of a buried natural gas pipeline that exploded after it was hit by a drill. The massive June 7 explosion in rural Johnson County killed a worker. The commission says Enterprise Products Operating violated several state regulations.

Judge Approves Settlement In Peanut Poisoning

A federal judge has approved a $12 million settlement for those sickened or killed in last year’s salmonella outbreak tied to a peanut processor. The outbreak was traced to Peanut Corp. of America’s plants in Texas and Georgia and linked to at least nine deaths and 700 illnesses.

VZ County Aggravated Assault Arest

Van Zandt County deputies were dispatched to a shooting on VZCR #2807 in Mabank Thursday shortly after noon. Upon arrival deputies determined that two (2) males had been involved in an altercation. The preliminary investigation revealed that one of the subjects involved had been reported as a suspect in a burglary of a habitation earlier in the evening, in which firearms were stolen. The suspect involved in the burglary came over and confronted the reporting party and pulled a weapon on him. The reporting party pulled a firearm and...

TWC Launches Small Business Employee Training

TWC Launches Small Business Employee Training Program $2 million to support employers with fewer than 100 workers AUSTIN – Small businesses in Texas with fewer than 100 employees may now benefit from the workforce training initiative funded through the state’s Skills Development Fund. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced today that $2 million has been dedicated to the Skills for Small Business program. The launch of this program is in conjunction with the Governor’s Small Business Summit today in Corpus...

Thursday's Sports

MLB Houston (62-71) 5 – St Louis (69-62) 2 Texas (75-58) 4 – Kansas City (56-77) 3 Manager Ron Williams though the Rangers’ defense was outstanding last night. Texas won 4-3 over the Royals. Rookie Mitch Moreland homered again as the Rangers increased their division lead to 9-1/2 games over Oakland. Oakland lost to New York. Tommy Hunter (12-2) allowed two runs on seven hits and four walks in 5-2/3 innings. Hunter Pence hit a three-run homer and the Stros completed a sweep of St. Louis with a 5-2 victory last night. Houston handed the slumping Cardinals their fifth straight defeat. The Cardinals have scored two runs in their last 36 innings. The consecutive shutouts the previous two nights marked the first time...

A&M-Commerce 2010 Harvey Martin Classic

COMMERCE, Texas - Anticipation is building around the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team, its students, alumni and fans as the Lions have hit the practice field in preparation for the upcoming season and the 2010 Harvey Martin Classic. The third annual matchup is set for Saturday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. against the Angelo State Rams at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. "This will be my third year playing in the Harvey Martin Classic and it is still just as special," said Taylor Fore, Lions wide receiver. "We are excited about playing again this year." The Harvey Martin Press Conference kicks off the week's events on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at noon in the Dallas City Hall Flag Room. The luncheon follows on Thursday, Sept. 9, at noon at...

2010-2011 5A Schedules

5A   11 DeSoto Aug 27 – at Leander Fri 7:30 Sep 06 – Arlington Bowie neutral site Mon 7:30 Sep 11 – Miramar FL Sat 6:00 Sep 17 – Stony Point Fri 7:30 Sep 24 – OPEN Oct 01 – OPEN Oct 07 – at North Mesquite Thu 7:00* Oct 15 – Tyler Lee Fri 7:30* Oct 22 – at Mesquite Horn Fri 7:30* Oct 29 – at Mesquite Fri 7:30* Nov 05 – Longview Fri 7:30*   Longview Aug 27 – at Marshall Fri 7:30 Sep 03 – Tyler Lee Fri 7:30 Sep 10 – at Allen Fri 7:30 Sep 17 – at Lufkin Fri 7:30 Sep 24 – Abilene at Plano Kimbrough Fri 7:30 Oct 01 – OPEN Oct 08 – Mesquite Fri 7:30* Oct 15 – Mesquite Horn Fri 7:30* Oct 22...

2010-2011 4A Schedules

4A   13 Denison Aug 27 – Kennedale Fri 7:30 Sep 03 – Liberty Fri 7:30 Sep 11 – Glades Central FL at DeSoto 11:00 Sep 17 – at Little Elm Fri 7:30 Sep 24 – at Sulphur Springs Fri 7:30* Oct 01 – Texas High Fri 7:30* Oct 08 – at Royse City Fri 7:30* Oct 15 – OPEN Oct 22 – Sherman Fri 7:30* Oct 29 – at Greenville Fri 7:30* Nov 05 – Mt Pleasant Fri 7:30*   Greenville Aug 27 – Little Elm Fri 7:30 Sep 03 – at Terrell Fri 7:30 Sep 09 – at Liberty Thu 7:00 Sep 17 – OPEN Sep 24 – Madison Fri 7:30 Oct 01 – Mt Pleasant Fri 7:30* Oct 08 – at Sulphur Springs Fri 7:30* Oct 15 – Texas High Fri...

2010-2011 3A Schedules

3A   9 Argyle Aug 27 – Lovejoy Fri 7:30 Sep 03 – at Mineral Wells Fri 7:30 Sep 10 – at Trinity Christian Addison Fri 7:30 Sep 17 – at Pottsboro Fri 7:30 Sep 24 – Life Oak Cliff Fri 7:30 Oct 01 – Ford Fri 7:30 Oct 08 – OPEN Oct 15 – Celina Fri 7:30* Oct 22 – at Bonham Fri 7:30* Oct 29 – Commerce Fri 7:30* Nov 05 – at Van Alstyne Fri 7:30*   Aubrey Aug 27 – OPEN Sep 03 – Plainview OK Fri 7:30 Sep 10 – Ranchview Irving Fri 7:30 Sep 17 – at Liberty Christian Fri 7:30 Sep 24 – Grandview Fri 7:30 Oct 01 – OPEN Oct 08 – at Argyle Fri 7:30* Oct 15 – Sanger Fri 7:30* Oct 22 – at Pilot...

2010-2011 2A Schedules

DIVISION I 2A   7 Caddo Mills Aug 27 – Lone Oak Fri 7:30 Sep 03 – at Community Fri 7:30 Sep 10 – at Leonard Fri 7:30 Sep 17 – Edgewood Fri 7:30 Sep 24 – OPEN Oct 01 – at Commerce Fri 7:30 Oct 08 – Melissa Fri 7:30* Oct 15 – Winnsboro Fri 7:30* Oct 22 – at Quitman Fri 7:30* Oct 29 – Mineola Fri 7:30* Nov 05 – at Grand Saline Fri 7:30*   Grand Saline Aug 27 – at Van Fri 7:30 Sep 03 – Malakoff Fri 7:30 Sep 10 – Lone Oak Fri 7:30 Sep 17 – at Winona Fri 7:30 Sep 24 – at Edgewood Fri 7:30 Oct 01 – OPEN Oct 08 – at Quitman Fri 7:30* Oct 15 – Mineola Fri 7:30* Oct 22 – at Winnsboro Fri...

2010-2011 1A Schedules

1A Division I   6 Blue Ridge Aug 27 – Era Fri 7:30 Sep 03 – at Detroit Fri 7:30 Sep 10 – S&S Consolidated Fri 7:30 Sep 17 – at Savoy Fri 7:30 Sep 24 – OPEN Oct 01 – Krum Fri 7:30 Oct 08 – at Celeste Fri 7:30* Oct 15 – Clarksville Fri 7:30* Oct 22 – at Wolfe City Fri 7:30* Oct 29 – at Boles Fri 7:30* Nov 05 – Honey Grove Fri 7:30*   Boles Aug 27 – Big Sand Fri 7:30 Sep 03 – at Carlisle Fri 7:30 Sep 10 – Scurry Rosser Fri 7:30 Sep 17 – OPEN Sep 24 – at Leonard Fri 7:30 Oct 01 – Cumby Fri 7:30 Oct 08 – at Honey Grove Fri 7:30* Oct 15 – Celeste Fri 7:30* Oct 22 – at Clarksville Fri...