8 – new positive cases 0 – new recoveries 461 – cumulative cases 353 – recoveries 108 – active 7 – patients in the COVID Unit 20 – fatalities per DSHS dashboard Positive antigen tests from testing facilities within Hopkins County from October 3, 2020, to October 9, 2020: 101 …

Paris author Mary Walker Clark will host an interview with Paris Attorney Sydney Young, followed by a signing of her latest book, “Landing in My Present” this Saturday at 11:00 am, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church at 410 Church Street in Paris. The book is a memoir that explores losing …

Because of an increase in positive testing results for COVID 19, the Clarksville ISD has decided to remain closed for the remainder of this week.  Classes are scheduled to resume Monday, October 19.  Superintendent Kermit Ward issued this statement to students, families, staff, and the entire community. Clarksville Community We …

Early voting is underway in Texas, one of the few places in the U.S. not allowing general mail balloting during the pandemic. Voters from both parties say their desire to cast a ballot outweighs their concerns over virus safety. Long lines were standard, as were voters wearing masks, although polling …

Texans who are receiving unemployment benefits will need to be prepared to show that they’re looking for work, beginning November 1. The state dropped the work-search requirement in March as businesses across Texas shut down because of the pandemic, and the unemployment rate went up dramatically. TWC says unemployed people …

A Bonham man is in critical condition after someone shot him while he was driving his car. After visiting his sister at work, 20-year–old Major Sean Blair was on his way home when they shot hit him in the temple. Authorities did not find a weapon in his car. Blair …

Gary VanDeaver Texas State Representative Gary VanDeaver is postponing some upcoming events after testing positive for the coronavirus. VanDeaver said Tuesday he is quarantining at home while running a fever and coping with other symptoms. He said the “Listening Tours” he had planned will be rescheduled. VanDeaver represents Texas House …

Taylor Renee Parker Idabel PD The Northeast Texas woman accused in the death of a New Boston mother and the baby cut from her womb will not fight extradition to Bowie County to face the charges. Officials placed 27-year-old Taylor Rene Parker, of Simms, in custody following her arrest by …

The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event Thursday night to help residents and businesses prepare for the Christmas season. Tailgate at the Square will also feature representatives from the Small Business Development Center. It gets underway at 5:30 on the downtown Plaza in Paris.

Sulphur Springs Police is investigating an aggravated assault that occurred on Main Street. The victim reported that he answered a knock at the door by a woman. Two masked men then struck the man in the head several times with what possibly a pistol. The hospital treated and released the …