A fire that began Sunday night has claimed the lives of a Lindale Mother and daughter. The victims were identified as Ruby Martinez, who would have turned 84 tomorrow, and her daughter 67-year-old Gloria Clark. An autopsy has been ordered. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by …
Read More »East Texas Man Sentenced For 8th Grader’s Murder
An East Texas man has pleaded guilty in Gregg County to fatally shooting an 8th grade boy. Rashaan Jefferson was shot to death at an apartment complex in Longview in August of 2022. Thirty-year-old Laderrion Devonte Johnson of Longview was arrested three days later. He was sentenced to 50 years …
Read More »New President For SFA University
The University of Texas Board of Regents has appointed a new President for Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches. Dr. Neal Weaver has been the president of Georgia Southwestern University since 2017. He’s a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Read More »Keep Paris Beautiful Trash Off Coming April 13
On Saturday, April 13, our community will unite again to make Paris an even more beautiful and inviting city. As part of the statewide “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” cleanup program, we expect over 30 volunteer teams to pick up litter in Paris neighborhoods, parks, and local waterways. The City of Paris …
Read More »PJC Holding In-Person and Online Public Forums Wed. through Fri.
Three finalists for Paris Junior College president will appear at public forums both in-person and online Wednesday through Friday, March 20-22. The three presidential finalists are Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, Dr. Joel Michaelis, and Dr. Kevin Rose. Public forums for faculty, staff, students, and the public will be held …
Read More »Texas Rangers Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Frisco
At the request of the Frisco Police Department, the Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 16th, 2024, in the 5500 block of Lorraine Drive in Frisco. Frisco Police Officers were responding to a Burglary at the time of the incident. The suspect opened fire …
Read More »High Court Considering Texas Immigrant Apprehension Law
They expect the U.S. Supreme Court to rule today on the legality of a Texas law that allows local cops to arrest anybody they believe crossed the border illegally. A handful of civil rights groups are suing, saying that only the federal government can enforce immigration law. Governor Greg Abbott …
Read More »Kids Marathon Kicks Off Tuesday March 19 In Paris
The United Way of Lamar County’s Kids Marathon Kick-off will be on Tuesday, March 19, at 5:00 pm at the Trail de Paris, Love Civic Center entrance. Participants will receive a free t-shirt and running log and run the first mile together. The finale is still on Thursday, May 9, …
Read More »Hogs For Dogs Saturday Mar 23 In Paris
Hogs for Dogs is back at South Main Iron on Saturday, March 23, from 1:00 until 4:00 pm. There’ll be live music, burgers, a silent auction, and a Hot Dog eating contest. Sign up for Hot Dog Eating on the Hogs for Dogs Facebook page. The activities will benefit the …
Read More »Hopkins County Jail Bookings
Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center Hopkins County Deputies stopped a vehicle for defective tail lamps and a missing license plate light with the driver, 18-year-old Richie Mason Lopez, and searched his car. Deputies learned that Lopez was out on bond and had possession of a drug falsification device and a …
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