Governor Greg Abbott had previously threatened to take away funding from cities that defunded police departments. He was at the Austin Police Association Thursday, where he joined other state leaders to sign the “Texas Backs the Blue” pledge and announced a legislative proposal to discourage cities from defunding law enforcement. …

Jeffrey Pierce Choctaw County Jail A Choctaw County judge has denied bond for 71-year-old Jeffrey Lyn Pierce, who allegedly stabbed his wife. Pierce reportedly told authorities he was defending himself.

The Lamar County Human Resources Council, will be taking over the New Hope Center. The transfer of operations will eliminate some barriers to federal and state funding. Directors from both organizations said the merger would make more services available to the community. The New Hope /Center will remain open throughout …

North Lamar ISD announced some changes to activities in the next several days. Canceled are North Lamar High School’s Homecoming football game tonight against Community, all high school volleyball games on Sept. 15 and 18, and the high school football game against Anna on Sept. 18. The crowning of the …

Lamar County Sheriff’s Investigators found human remains on CR 45300 and believe the body may be 34-year-old Justin Hughes of Powderly. He had been missing since Aug. 22. Hunters found the body sent for an autopsy to make identification and determine a cause of death positively. Texas Rangers have joined …

Sulphur Springs ISD has announced that a teacher who was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 was present at SSES within the last week, a student who  tested positive was present at Travis Primary within the last week and a student who tested positive was at SSHS within the last week..   …

Report from HCEM for 09.10.20 17 – new positive cases 0 – new recoveries 278 – cumulative cases 207 – recoveries 71 – active 4 – patients in the COVID Unit Positive antigen tests from testing facilities within Hopkins County since August 27, 2020: 29… Not updated. *These reflect Hopkins …

GlobalTech Public Safety Equipment in Deport will hold a Fundraiser Event Friday and Saturday (Sep 18-19) for Bogata Police Officer Jake Stinson. GlobalTech will be donating 10% of there sales for the two days. Jake’s wife had their baby at only 28 weeks, and the baby was airlifted to Dallas …

A New Ashley HomeStore is Under Construction in Paris Ashley HomeStore Paris is getting a new home! A new store location is under construction, just off Loop 286 in Paris, Texas. The new retail store will be over 32,000 square feet, with over a quarter of a million dollars of …