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A Wichita County grand jury handed down 53 indictments when it met Wednesday. Those indicted, their charges and bonds include: Lavirl Cleveland Alford , 44, address listed in the 2800 block of Cunningham, ...

Two incumbents and a newcomer were named to the Lamar Electric Cooperative board of directors at a membership meeting in Love Civic Center Saturday. via Paris Texas

Huskers latest to offer Guyton Mike Matya HuskersIllustrated.com Due to Houston Lamar having several playmakers on their talented team last season, running back Kalvin Guyton 's touches were limited. via Texas PrepXtra

“I tried to find a sentence that would impress upon Stoner and the public that it's a serious crime and there will be serious financial consequences. But I don't think it's necessary that Stoner be incarcerated for his offenses.”

A man who illegally transported a harmful variety of unsterilized Asian grass carp across state lines and placed them in Texas golf course ponds is set to plead guilty to charges in federal court Monday. via Austin American-Statesman

“You cannot always avoid accidents, but you can make good choices.”

It's a call no parent wants to receive.

But Arlington Memorial Hospital Chaplain Jim Dorsey's voice was calm and comforting when he called parents to tell that them their child was in the emergency room.

Four Lamar High School students volunteered to go to the emergency room Thursday as participants in Fatal Choices/Shattered Dreams, the long-running anti-drunken-driving program.

The two-day program involves emergency and hospital personnel, funeral home staffers and volunteers working to show teenagers the consequences of drinking and driving. Read more

School board elections are heating up in the Red River Valley. With the exception of Paris and Honey Grove, all school districts in the region are to have elections May 10. via Paris Texas

At their regular meeting Monday morning, Fannin County Commissioners Court lifted the fire ban, continued discussions regarding long-range planning for the county, heard updated information concerning the ... via North Texas e-News

“Golf World/Nike college polls: No Longhorns, Hilltoppers at No. 17.”

Fore, please. Now driving: Kevin Robbins, who takes dead aim at the Austin golf scene and the topography of the game throughout Texas. via Austin American Statesman

Regents with the Texas State University System have approved an athletic fee to help pay for the return of football to the Lamar University campus. via KFDM-TV Beaumont

The TSUS Board of Regents are in town for a two day meeting at Lamar University. via Mix 104.5 KKMY-FM

Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the fledgling Republic of Texas, was looking ahead in 1839, when he had about 221,000 acres of public land set aside for the endowment of two public universities. via Houston Chronicle

“The purpose of this sign is to increase our capture rate off of I-35. We think it's an important investment”

Huge, electronic, changeable billboards are coming to Texas' highways, and one of the first was turned on last week on Interstate 35 south of Dallas in Hillsboro. via The Dallas Morning News

“Blue Ribbon Schools are outstanding examples of student achievement and educator excellence”

The 21 Texas public schools honored as No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education will be recognized at the Texas Association of School Administrators Midwinter Conference Jan. via North Texas e-News

“Every school is different, and there are different dynamics now”

The construction plans to improve local schools aren't set in stone, as architects proved Tuesday. via Times Record News

“I told 'em to save room for a tour bus”

So what do we call those apartments that will share ground with the Broken Spoke on South Lamar? How about the Cotton-Eyed Condos, as in Cotton-Eyed Joe? No matter what you call 'em, I don't want to hear you ... via Austin American Statesman

“Every day, I just try to get better, whether it's making blocks or getting good grades”

Some people crumble when faced with obstacles. Others make those obstacles crumble. via Victoria Advocate

A friend found a 23-page pamphlet prepared by the city of Wichita Falls in an old house being torn down that was a statistical revive and history of Wichita Falls. via Times Record News

“We are so pleased to make this announcement”

Judith Zaffirini will speak at UT Permian Basin's commencement, scheduled for 2 p.m. today. via MyWestTexas.com