Sheriff Scott Cass and the staff of Lamar County Sheriff’s Office are grateful for the homemade face masks. Judy Weems made them for the Deputies and Sandra Hocutt made them for the Detention Officers. We truly appreciate them!

The Paris Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been fielding many questions and assisting businesses with loan applications due to revenue loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to help local businesses navigate these difficult economic times, the SBDC will hold a virtual meeting through Zoom videoconferencing from 2:00 pm …

Registration is now open at Paris Junior College for the May mini-term and other summer semesters. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the college continues to operate in a remote environment but those wishing to register may contact the college by email or phone. PJC is also offering a scholarship covering …

The SSISD Distance Learning Program relies on students’ access to internet service to reap the full benefit of the program.  The District is facilitating the following to ensure access for as many students as possible during this time: Local Free Internet Opportunities – On the SSISD Distance Learning Program website, …

Johnson and Johnson, the international pharmaceutics and medical supplies company said that its goal is to provide more than 1 billion doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Human trials for the vaccine would begin by September at the latest and be available for early use authorization in early 2021. As of …

(AUSTIN) — As the latest edition of Fiscal Notes went to press, the wave of coronavirus closings and dislocations was just beginning to have an effect on Texas and the nation. This will have obvious impacts on the Texas government and the state’s economy, but it’s too early to definitively say what the …

A third case positive case of Coronavirus COVID-19 was reported today in Hopkins County. The infected person has been isolated, but it’s not known if the person was hospitalized or at home. Everyone is strongly urged to practice social distancing and groups of more than 10 people are prohibited. Do …

In an effort to protect employees against COVID-19, entrance to the Lamar County Courthouse is now restricted to the North Entrance. There will be a deputy posted at the entrance to assist visitors in communicating with county offices. The action was taken after several employees complained about people in the …

Denton County Public Health Officials have confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19 at the Denton State Supported Living Center That brings the total cases of the disease at the center to 54.