By Shari Harris, Publisher The Sonic Motorcycle Cruise-in happens April through September, on the last Thursday of each month. Bikers enjoy a night of visiting, eating, admiring bikes and trying for door prizes. At the August and September meetings they are invited to join the toy drive, where new toys are gathered for the annual…

Everyone has a story, and so in honor of Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, four of our Vietnam Veterans have willingly shared their military service stories. They almost “tag teamed” in their service in Vietnam, beginning in 1965 through 1971. Charles Hayes’ story, as told to Christy Porter, Managing Editor Charles Hayes was born June 9,…

By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On the evening of October 12, 2021, a Texas County Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling E Highway initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a registration violation. During the stop a female passenger later identified as Sharon Barton provided the deputy with a false name. The deputy was…