October 2022

Man pleads to violating International Economic Powers Act

Defendant Attempted to Smuggle Controlled Technology Secrets to China, Russia A Ponte Vedra, Florida, man has pleaded guilty to international smuggling violations in the Eastern District of Texas. Eddy Johan Coopmans, 61, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to smuggle goods out of the United States and to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, before U.S.

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TCOG ready to help with Medicare enrollment

Texoma Council of Government’s Area Agency on Aging’s state-certified benefits counselors are ready to assist Medicare beneficiaries in comparing plans to ensure their health and prescription drug coverage is the best it can be during Medicare Open Enrollment, according to an announcement by TCOG officials recently. This assistance is available for all residents in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson counties from October 15 through December 7, at no cost.

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NTRA seeks new airport manager

After several years of outsourcing management, North Texas Regional Airport — Perrin Field is looking to hire a new airport director. The Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority accepted a letter from Rise Aviation Thursday terminating its professional services agreement with the airport.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — What’s fall got to do with the fall TV season? Summer had yet to roll up its Labor Day beach blanket when two major series, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and “House of the Dragon” arrived. While the broadcast pattern of a strict September-to-May season has been undermined by streaming and cable efforts to keep audiences in thrall year-round, there remains a certain industry loyalty to tradition — and the expectation that people watch more TV when days grow shorter and colder. That means viewers still have new shows to sample and favorites to rediscover, including some that have been gone too long. (OK, “The Crown” is worth the two-year wait.). To help sort through the clutter, here’s a curated list of series that have proven their entertainment value or show promise.

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