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Governor Abbott has agreed to debate challenger Beto O’rourke once ahead of the election. O’rourke has asked for three debates. Rice University Political Scientist Mark Jones notes Abbott is ahead of O’rourke in the polls.  The tentative date for their debate is Friday, September 30th at the University of Texas …

The Inflation Reduction Act includes incentives to buy an electric car, which environmental activists say will cut down on global warming.  But the $7500 tax credits come with restrictions. They would only apply to cars that have a battery built in North America, using domestic components. Most lithium comes from …

The Paris City Council has called for a city charter amendment election for November 8. There are 24, mostly cosmetic proposed amendments recommended by a 16-member Charter Review Commission. The election will coincide with the General Election.   The council also approved a  $12.3 million pension bond. This would bring firefighters …

  Atoka and Choctaw County game wardens seized multiple electro-fishing devices and catfish taken with the devices at Hugo Lake. Investigators staked out the boat the  shocking equipment was in and arrested one man when he returned. Charges are pending with the Choctaw County district attorney’s office.

  Paris Community Theater is presenting a musical showcasing the 50s and 60s with music from the girl doo-wop groups. The play is The Marvelous Wonderettes and performances Aug 11 through 13th and 18th through 20th at 7:30. There will be a Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm Sunday the 14th. …