Restaurants in Texas can now deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to customers. Governor Abbott waived some regulations that hindered that. He said that supporting restaurants was important, because they are a great source of food.    

  In an effort to continue with city business while reducing contact during city council meetings, City of Paris staff is exploring and researching the use of video conferencing.  They will not have the necessary technology in place for the March 23 city council meeting, so we have cancelled that …

  Beginning March 23, 2020, all spring courses at Paris Junior College will be available online for students. The Paris campus, PJC – Greenville Center, and PJC – Sulphur Springs Center will be closed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Students should login to Blackboard and look for instructor emails in DragonMail. …

  A 56-year-old Grand Saline, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Andrew Mark Harris pleaded guilty on Aug. 26, 2019, to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine …

Fannin County reported its first of COVID-19 coronavirus. The patient is a 64-year-old man with no other health problems and its unknown how he contracted the disease. The man is self-quarantined at home with his wife and is doing well.

Honey Grove ISD is out of school and officials will monitor the “very fluid situation” making a decision next week to either extend the closure or reopen April 6. Honey Grove will roll out an instructional plan on Friday that includes paper-based and online educational instructional materials. Those receiving paper-based …

Mt Vernon ISD extended its spring break for an additional two weeks until April 6. This date could be extended depending on circumstances.

Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom has issued a Declaration of Local Disaster for a Public Health Emergency. The declaration is in effect immediately for 7 days but is likely to be extended Monday by the Commissioners Court. All gatherings should adhere to the current recommendations by the CDC. Organizers are …

  The City of Canton has canceled First Monday Trade Days for first time in its 170 year history. More than 1,000 vendors from all over the region rely on first Monday as a source of income.   https://www.fleamarketinsiders.com/canton-flea-market/