WATCH: Son of arrested Smith County clerk forcibly removed from commissioners court meeting

Speaking in court, Craig Shelton said he accepted full responsibility for violating the victim’s civil rights. Shelton also acknowledged his desire for drug and alcohol counseling, which was included in his sentence. Former Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Sgt. Blake Snell also was sentenced in an obstruction of justice case resulting from the 2021 incident involving Shelton. Snell was accused of lying to investigators about the incident, according to information presented in court.

“We just want to be prepared in case it happens here,” Fire Chief Larry McRae said. “A lot of students are participating from the school. We’ve got our local responders, fire, police, EMS and some of the school administrators are here to observe as well as participate."

Tatum police, neighbors, and even the small rescue group ”The Cats Meow,” have tried to get assistance from large rescue groups, with no luck so far.

An urgent plea for help by neighbors led to a small rescue operation in an effort to save a large number of cats left behind after their owner passed away.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Mount Pleasant ISD Director of Safety and Security Hayes Lesher about Active Shooter Training at Mount Pleasant High School.

The Houston County Water control improvement district has been under a boil water notice since May 24, and a week later, they hope to get answers soon as to when the notices will be lifted.