PARIS, TEXAS – An early September storm event with moderate winds and heavy rain took aim at several large trees in Paris. A large Water Oak tree that has grown near the Paris Public Library for possibly more than 150 years suffered the loss of a major limb that …

  Sulphur Springs, TX: Giving Tuesday has become a well-known, global effort to raise awareness and donations for non-profits during the holiday season. Many charities feel a financial pinch due to the increased needs of those they serve during this time. It is the second year that the Hopkins County Health …

  The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) celebrated its 25th year of service Friday with a big sale barbecue luncheon with all the trimmings and a sale that featured 5,257 head of cattle. Kelsey and her crew served up an excellent barbeque anniversary lunch to 400 NETBIO producers and …

The Texas House voted Friday to eliminate school vouchers from the chamber’s massive education funding bill. Three Republicans representing East Texas favored the amendment: Travis Clardy of Nacogdoches, Jay Dean of Longview, and Gary VanDeaver of New Boston). Eighteen other Republicans, most representing rural districts, joined all Democrats in support.

Governor Greg Abbott Donald Trump picked up the endorsement Sunday from Governor Greg Abbott during a visit to a U.S.-Mexico border town. Trump promised that his hard-line immigration policies would make Greg Abbott’s job much more manageable. Trump and Abbott appeared together at an airport hangar in Edinburg.

This year’s three-day-long Texas BBQ Blowout will run from Thursday, November 30, through Saturday, December 2. The event includes a concert by Neal McCoy, a welcome to Paris party, and the cook-off at the Love Civic Center. Call 903-784-2501 for more info. The event benefits Paris, Prairiland, North Lamar, and …

  Republicans Brent Money and Jill Dutton are in a runoff to replace expelled former State Rep. Bryan Slaton in State House District 2. The runoff date hasn’t been announced yet, but will be held sometime in February. The winner will finish Slaton’s term, which runs through January 2025. But …

Alyssa Renee Cockrum was arrested Sunday for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Burglary of Vehicles, and Failure to Identify by Giving False Information. At the last report, there was no bail, and she was in the Hopkins County Jail. John Earnest Lancaster was arrested Saturday in Hopkins County. Deputies charged …

Christmas at Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs will be on Saturdays, November 25 and December 2, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. There will be live music, free coffee, hot chocolate, hot cider, cookies, and beautiful light displays. Admission is $3, and children under six are free.

The 17th Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade will be on Friday, December 1, at 7:00 pm. The parade begins at Buford Park and will head east on Connally Street to the square. Then, the Christmas Parade heads north on Church Street, west on Houston, before ending at …