Articles by Michelle Gains
TVCC to Celebrate Re-Dedication of Renovated Fine Arts Building Feb 28th
Athens, TX - Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) is thrilled to invite the community to the re-dedication of its newly renovated Fine Arts Building on the Athens Campus. The celebration will take place on Friday, February 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., marking a significant milestone in the college’s commitment to enhancing its educational facilities.
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Sleeping Man in Vehicle Flees Van Zandt Sheriff; Police Chase Ends on I-20 With Aggravated Assault and Constrolled Substance Charges
Van Zandt County, TX - In the morning hours of February 21, 2025, a Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle located along VZCR 2142 in Van Zandt County. Deputy L. West approached the vehicle and located a person asleep in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle. After numerous attempts to talk with the driver and after identifying himself repeatedly as a Deputy, the driver fled the scene.
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29-Year-Old Lubbock Man Arrested, Charged With Threatening to Shoot Up Elementary School
Lubbock, TX - A man who threatened to shoot up a Lubbock elementary school has been arrested and charged, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad Meacham.
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Austin Truck Driver Who Dumped 25-Year-Old’s Body Convicted Of Kidnapping Resulting in Death
Austin, TX - A truck driver who kidnapped a 25-year-old woman and dumped her dead body in the woods has been convicted at trial, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Chad Meacham.
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Former Guatemalan Congressman sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for international drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas
PLANO, Texas – A former Guatemalan congressman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his role in an international drug trafficking conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. of the Eastern District of Texas.
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An Evening with Wesley Pruitt at HCPAC
Henderson County, TX - The Wesley Pruitt Band is set to return to the Henderson County Performing Arts Center (HCPAC) for the third annual fundraiser, “A Night with Wesley Pruitt,” benefiting the Youth Excellence on Stage (YES) Program. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on the HCPAC Main Stage.
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Elmo Fire Department Auctioning AR Style 12 Gauge Shotgun March 15th
Elmo, TX - In a bold move that is sure to raise eyebrows and perhaps a few heart rates, the Elmo Fire Department has announced its latest fundraising initiative: an auction featuring an AR style 12 gauge shotgun, with tickets going for a mere $5 each!
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Kaufman Snap Fitness on Washington St. Starting $100k Remodel This Week; to Complete By June
Kaufman, TX - Snap Fitness, a popular workout studio located at 2014 S. Washington St., is set to undergo a significant renovation beginning this week. The project, valued at approximately $114,500, aims to enhance the interior of the fitness facility, which spans 6,200 square feet.
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Bowie Street Water Line Replacement Starts Monday Feb 10th
Forney, TX - The City of Forney will begin a project to replace the aging water lines on Bowie Street (between Lover’s Lane and Pinson Road) and York Street (between Brazos and Redbud).
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Brookshire's on Pinson Road to Undergo $2 Million Upgrade
Forney, TX - Brookshire Grocery Company has announced an exciting $2 million renovation project for its location on Pinson Road in Forney. The project is set to begin on March 1, 2025, and is expected to be completed by September 1, 2025.
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Almost $1M Upgrade Coming to Oldcastle Building in Terrell
Terrell, TX - The Oldcastle Building located at 803 Airport Rd. in Terrell is set to undergo a significant renovation, with an estimated cost of $847,000. This project is expected to enhance the building's functionality and aesthetics, benefiting the local business community.
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Feb 4th Kaufman County Sheriff Officer Involved Shooting in Crandall
KAUFMAN COUNTY, TX – On February 4, 2025, a Kaufman County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 175, which escalated into a vehicle pursuit. The chase concluded in Crandall, Texas, where the suspect attempted to flee on foot after stopping the vehicle.
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