Stock Photo One person was shot and killed by a Wolfe City Police Officer who had responded to a domestic violence situation Saturday night. The person killed was identified as Jonathan Price, who was reportedly a city employee. Friends and family said he was trying to defuse the situation at …

The City of Paris announced Friday that Carla Easton,  the Community Development Director and  City Engineer, has submitted her resignation/ Her resignation is  effective October 16.   No reason was released about the resignation. She had, however, come under heat  from Mayor Steve Clifford about a $24 million infrastructure project. Clifford …

  The Department of State Health Services report shows Hopkins County with two new deaths from COVID for five last week. That brings the total fatalities from the virus this year to 13. Meanwhile, Hopkins County-Sulphur Springs Emergency Management reports three new COVID cases and six recoveries. That brings the …

FORT WORTH, Texas – Lone Star Ag Credit today announced the results of its annual board elections. They reelected Bert Pruett of Denton County and Brent Neuhaus of McLennan County to the rural lending cooperative’s board of directors, and newly elected to the board are Josh Drews of Falls County …

The state-wide sales tax figures for September show a six-point-one percent decline from the same period last year. The biggest declines were in the oil and gas sector. There was an increase from last year in sales taxes collected from retail sales, but state officials say that’s because out-of-state on-line …

  Governor Abbott has ordered the closure of all ballot drop-off sites but one per county. His proclamation also requires early voting clerks to allow for poll watchers. Abbott says these enhanced security protocols will ensure greater transparency and will help stop attempts at illegal voting. Texas Democratic Party chairman …

Monday is the last day to register to vote in Texas in the November 3rd general election. Registered voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballot in federal, state, county and local races. The U.S. Postal Service recommends requesting a mail-in ballot by Oct. 19. The state has determine …

  The Lamar County Elections Office will be testing its automatic voting machines beginning  at 9 this morning at the Lamar County Services Building, 231 Lamar Ave.  The testing is to make sure all tabulating is accurate for all offices and measures on the November 3 ballot.

  The third annual Paris Body Art Expo is set for today through Sunday at the Love Civic Center with the first inking at 11:30 today. This year, there will be fewer booths to accommodate social distancing. Tickets are $15 for a day pass, or $35 for a weekend pass …