Pope Francis on Saturday ordered the removal of the bishop of Tyler. A one-line statement from the Vatican said Francis had “relieved” 65-year-old  Bishop Joseph Strickland of the pastoral governance of Tyler and appointed the bishop of Austin as the temporary administrator. Strickland had been a leading critic of Francis, …

The official filing period for 2024 party primaries for county, state, and federal offices began Saturday and will end on December 11. The party primary election for the Democratic and Republican parties is on March 5. The General Election will be on November 7. Those interested in filing will do …

Texas A&M University fired Head Football Coach Jimbo Fisher on Sunday morning, a move that sets the record for coaching contract buyouts. They expect the move to cost the school more than $76 million. A&M will owe Fisher $19.2 million within 60 days and then pay him $7.2 million annually …

The Paris ISD board has three meetings scheduled for today. At 3:45, they will select a replacement for board member Jenny Wilson, who recently resigned. At 4:00 pm, the board will discuss district goals and the Superintendent’s evaluation. The regular board meeting will be at 5:30 pm.

The Paris City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, November 13, at 5:30 pm. The council will go into executive session to discuss pending litigation with Oscar Renda Construction. The board will also discuss a tax abatement agreement regarding the West Gate Apartments. In the open session, they …

After over 30 years of helping to solve crimes, the Lamar & Red River County Crime Stoppers board voted to cease operations. The commission issued a statement saying the primary purpose is to help prevent and solve crime through the tips program by paying rewards. If they cannot fulfill the …

The United Way of Lamar County has exceeded this year’s goal of $600,000. So far, they have collected $612,000, and more pledges are on the way. In addition to helping to support 19 partner agencies, money raised supports the United Way’s rent and utility assistance programs and youth and education …

Christmas in Paris is a traditional Christmas Bazaar this Saturday, November 16, hosted by Scout Troop 2 and chartered by Calvary United Methodist Church of Paris. The bazaar is at the Love Civic Center from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There is no admission charge, but donations for Toys For …

  Jeremy Brent Newberry was arrested Sunday on a warrant charging him with Theft of Property valued at more than $2,500 but less than $30,000. No other information was available; he is in the Hopkins County Jail. Deputies arrested Cameron Lynn Bain in Hopkins County for Violating his Probation for …

Lake County CASA’s Court Appointed Special Advocates will hold their annual cookie walk on Friday, December 1, at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. It will be from 9:00 am until noon. New, this year will be a Silent Auction with Christmas Wreaths.