October 2021

Body The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is making history, graduating its first ever DPS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class. The class of 15 Troopers graduated during a ceremony at DPS Headquarters in Austin on Thursday, Sept. 30.

Body THS FFA shows at East Texas Fair Congratulations to all the FFA students for a great show at this year's East Texas Fair!.

Body The North Central Texas Council of Governments will hold a series of in-person open houses throughout the region, in October, to highlight the Dallas-Fort Worth High- Speed Transportation Connections Study’s purpose as well as the Phase 1 recommendations of the project.

Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.15 billion in September, 22.3 percent more than in September 2020. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted to the agency in September.

Body Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Legislature to increase the penalty for illegal voting, adding the item to the third special session now underway. However, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, quickly rejected the proposal, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Body The Terrell Tigers have been a team on a mission throughout the early stages of the 2021 season, racing out of the gates to post a 4-1 record overall, including a 1-0 mark in District 7-4A play.

Body Arrests: Charles Ray Carrico, 55, Mabank, driving while intoxicated BAC >=0.

Body There are a few weeks that early season deer hunters are well aware of when deer that have been frequenting their corn feeders suddenly go through a major change in diet.