Details Released On Trooper's Shooting

More details on 45-year-old Timothy Charles Parmer, the Wood County man charged with attempted capital murder in the shooting of state trooper Larry Vaughn at the suspect's home near Mineola. Parmer was wanted on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly threatening his common-law wife with a hatchet. The woman says Parmer is mentally ill and has a meth problem. His rap sheet includes numerous assault charges and running from police. Bond has now been set at $10 million. Trooper Vaughn remains in critical...

Man Admits To Making Up Robbery Report

A robbery reported in the Sulphur Springs Wal-Mart parking lot several weeks ago has been cleared by Sulphur Springs police. The alleged victim had told officers he was beaten and held up by three men who fled the scene on bicycles. After further investigation and interviews, the man admitted to Investigator David Gilmore that he had fabricated the incident. A warrant has been issued, and the man will turn himself in to authorities this morning.

Como Man Sentenced For Burglary

Roy Chester Brown, Jr of Como has been convicted by a Hopkins County jury of burglary of a habitation and sentenced to 30 years in prison. He was accused of breaking into his girlfriend’s house and assaulting her. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Audrey Kelly. Brown was represented by court appointed attorney Clay Johnson.

Royse City Man's Trial Underway

Testimony is underway in Hunt County District Court in the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon trial of a former Royse City-area resident. 42 year old Johnny Joe Webb is accused of shooting at 2 Royse City police officers, and 5 deputies – 4 from Rockwall County and one from Hunt county. Webb was hospitalized for almost two months after he was shot by officers. The officers alleged Webb fired on them first. No officers were injured during the incident.

Bootlegging Investigation Leads To Charges

After a lengthy investigation, officers from the Hopkins County-Sulphur Springs special crimes unit, city and county officers and the TABC raided a residence in a trailer park on Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Officers seized 815 cans of beer, cocaine, and a fake social security card. A 43 year old man identified as Jesus Luna was charged with bootlegging, possession of a controlled substance and forgery of a government document.

Pentagon Shooter Had Been Ticketed In NE Texas

The man dubbed the Pentagon shooter was stopped for speeding just outside New Boston only a month before his fatal standoff with Pentagon police. John Patrick Bedell was stopped by Trooper Dustin Estes for driving 85 in a 70-mph zone. Bedell informed Estes he was on his way to the East Coast.

Commerce Man Faces Multiple Charges

A Commerce man, arrested by on an outstanding warrant out of Hopkins County, was also found in possession of marijuana and prescription medication. After taking the man into custody on the warrant, Commerce officers found a baggie containing marijuana, nine unknown pills believed to be a prescribed medication and an undetermined large amount of cash on him. Officers also found an additional 6 bags containing marijuana at his residence.

Busy tornado Season Predicted

Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream dipping into Tornado Alley could lead to an active spring for tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, predicts an increase as the Southern Plains warm up.

Chips Recalled

Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled the “Cheeseburger” and “Taco Night” flavors of Pringles chips because of concerns about potential Salmonella exposure. The company is offering replacement coupons or refunds. The company says there have been no reports of illnesses.

State Judge Reverses Own Death Penalty Ruling

A state district judge in Houston has rescinded a highly criticized ruling that the death penalty was unconstitutional. But Judge Kevin Fine wants more information on whether the state's death penalty statute is unconstitutional because he claims it allows for the possible execution of an innocent person.

White Blasts Perry

Democrat Bill White is criticizing Republican Gov. Rick Perry for pressing state agencies to cut their budgets by five percent. He called it “Soviet style budget management. White refuses to rule out possible tax increases to close a budget shortfall of at least $11 billion. White faces Perry in the November elections.

Ark-Tex COG Seeks Broadband Grant

The Ark-Tex Council of Governments is seeking $25 million in stimulus funds to bring broadband to Northeast Texas counties. The agency says this will not only enhance communications, but bring short term jobs to build the broadband infrastructure and long term jobs by letting prospective companies know broadband is available. They should know within 30 to 60 days how much money they receive. Nationwide, there is $7 billion available in stimulus funds to expand broadband services in rural areas.

Apparent East Texas Inmate Suicide

A 21-year-old East Texas woman hanged herself to death a day after being booked into the San Augustine County jail on a charge of credit and debit card abuse. Authorities say Sonya Sheffield Cunningham was found hanged in her cell with a standard-issue towel.

Bomb Found At East Texas Postal Facility

There is a report that a bomb, or bombs, have been found at the United States Post Office East Texas Processing Facility in Owentown. The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is referring all calls to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and firearms

Off Duty Trooper Shot

A state trooper was shot and wounded at the home of another DPS trooper in Italy, Texas late Tuesday afternoon. The off-duty trooper, identified by DPS as Clint Schumacher, was shot in the abdomen. The DPS said the second trooper was not involved in the shooting and the shooting appeared to be accidental. Schumacher is listed in stable condition.

Commerce Man Faces Multiple Charges

A Commerce man has been arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana under 2 ounces and  Possession of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 3with less than 28 grams as well as a Hopkins County Warrant.    The man was stopped on traffic in the 400 block of MLK Street as officers had prior knowledge that the man had an outstanding warrant out of Hopkins County.  Upon taking the man into custody on the warrant, officers found a small plastic baggie containing marijuana, 9 unknown pills believed to be a...

Cookville Man Arrested Twice

Mt Pleasant Police officers were called to two vehicle burglaries at local hotels. A vehicle at the Hampton Inn on W. Ferguson had been hit last Friday. A second vehicle was hit at the Holiday Inn Express off N. Jefferson later that evening around 10:30 p.m. The suspect vehicle in both burglaries was described as a small, white pickup, possibly an S-10. At about 11:40 p.m., MPPD Sgt. Ray Barrett spotted a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle allegedly involved in the burglaries and made an investigative stop on W. 16th...

Two Deputies Shot

A SWAT team has been called in near Dayton in Liberty County this morning. Two deputies were reportedly shot around 5:45 this morning. Officers R.E. Evans, 40, and Jeremy Marcantel, both received bullet wounds to the head and upper body. Evans was with the Liberty County sheriff’s office for six months. He was released from the hospital. Marcantel, a three-year veteran, was in surgery. The officers were responding to a domestic disturbance.

Wednesday's Sports

NBA Houston (32-31) 96 – Washington (21-40) 88 Houston is now above .500 again after defeating the Washington Wizards last night 96-88. Luis Scola had 23 points and 10 rebounds. Kevin Martin scored 21 points for the Rockets. Houston took the lead for good midway through the second quarter and was hardly threatened in the second half by the Wizards. Washington has now lost four straight and six of seven. They also drew a season-low 10,422 to the Verizon Center. Wednesday 10 New Orleans at Oklahoma City 7pm New Jersey at Dallas 730pm FOX SW New York at San Antonio 730pm FOX SW NHL Dallas at Buffalo 6pm NASCAR NASCAR has placed Carl Edwards on probation for three weeks. It was after deliberately wrecking Brad...

Sports - Mt Pleasant

The Mt Pleasant freshman game scheduled for 3/11/10 has been change to an April date (TBA). There is no game Thursday night at M.P.Edwin A. Cartagena Head Baseball Coach

UIL All-Century Boys Basketball Teams

AUSTIN, TX- The University Interscholastic League, as part of its Centennial Celebration, has announced the UIL All-Century Boys Basketball Teams as selected by the fans. Fans cast more than 5,500 votes for their favorite boys basketball players in Texas high school history. For the past 100 years, UIL athletes have given fans some of the most memorable and exciting moments in sports. The UIL would like to recognize these outstanding performers as it celebrates a century of excellence. The UIL All-Century Boys Basketball Teams as selected by the fans include: First Team T.J. Ford, Sugar Land Willowridge ¬ Guard Jimmy Smith, Victoria ¬ Guard Clyde Drexler, Houston Sterling ¬ Forward Chris Bosh, Dallas Lincoln ¬...

2010 Boy's Basketball Playoffs

2010 Boys Basketball Playoffs UIL Boys State Basketball Tournament Pairings   2010 UIL Boys State Basketball Tournament March 11-13, 2010 Frank Erwin Center (Austin, TX)   Thursday, March 11 Conference 1A Division I Semifinals 8:30 a.m.         Gruver (28-5) vs. Bronte (26-5) 10:00 a.m.       Cayuga (20-2) vs. Spurger (27-5)   Conference 3A Semifinals 2:00 p.m.         Silsbee (30-4) vs. Dallas Madison (28-8) 3:30 p.m.         Lubbock Estacado (31-4) vs. Stafford (23-11)   Conference 4A Semifinals 7:00...

2010 Girl's Basketball Playoffs

2010 Girls Basketball Playoffs 2010 Basketball Playoffs   2010 UIL Girls State Basketball Tournament   Conference 1A Division I Semifinals Smyer (35-3) 76 - Louise (26-7) 34 Martin¹s Mill (33-4) 54 - Muenster (29-7) 51   Conference 3A Semifinals Liberty Eylau (30-8) 77 - Madisonville (31-6) 69 Abilene Wylie (31-9) 64 - Giddings (30-8) 34   Conference 4A Semifinals Frisco Wakeland (30-6) 39 - Del Valle (36-3) 34 Mansfield Timberview (36-2) 59 - Cibolo Steele (34-5) 40   Conference 2A Semifinals Brock (36-2) 59 - Jewett Leon (25-7) 29 Wall (35-3) 56 - Poth (28-6) 32   Conference 1A Division II Semifinals Neches (36-2) 60 - Turkey Valley (26-6) 39 McLean (29-4) 66 - Leggett...