Mt Pleasant Police responded to a death in the 1000 block of West 11th Street and learned that the deceased man, Jose Ramirez, had bought three M30 fentanyl pills from 23-year-old Tristan Logan Richardson. Richardson allegedly admitted he knew the pills contained fentanyl and that he sold them to Ramirez. …

Joshua Ray Back was arrested Monday on three counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Officials have not released further details about the case, and bond information was unavailable. Back remains in the Hopkins County Jail. Deputies arrested Rene Gene Case Monday for Possession of a Controlled Substance. They …

A bomb threat at the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin forced an evacuation of the building Sunday afternoon at about 4:30. The Austin PD posted on Twitter that DPS personnel evacuated the State Capitol and grounds in an abundance of caution. They gave the all-clear at approximately 7:23 pm. …

WFAA-Dallas, reports that the Texas House has passed the Texas Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program. The bill’s author State Representative James Talarico, estimates the measure could help Texans save 60-70% on prescription medications. Talarico says Texans pay the highest price for prescription medications in the world. The bill now goes …

Texas Parks and Wildlife reports snakes emerging from their dens across North Texas as temperatures warm up. Venomous snakes generally have slitted or elliptical pupils, while non-venomous snakes usually have round pupils. However, there are still certain exceptions, so if you encounter a snake, it’s best to stay away. Venomous …

The North Lamar ISD Board of Trustees will meet in regular session this evening at 6:00 in the Administration building, and they expect them to pass a resolution opposing school vouchers. The board will also consider not renewing the contract of a certified educator for an unannounced cause. They have …

The Paris Economic Development Corp board of directors will have a regular session Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 at city hall. They will receive an update on the city’s new branding initiative. The board will also consider approval of a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration for …

Detroit ISD Superintendent Kathie Thompson has announced her retirement after 37 years as an educator. She has been the Superintendent of the Detroit school system since 2019. Before that, she was an educator with the Mt. Vernon ISD since 1987. Detroit ISD Elementary Principal Henry Sharp has been named the …

The Lamar County Junior Livestock Show was a huge, record-breaking success. Attendance paid $416,000 for 116 of the show’s top market animals, and the number of students from the county and animals exhibited also increased. Many students showed projects with steers, hogs, lambs, goats, broilers, and rabbits.

The Paris-Lamar County Health District offers free online and in-person adult health education classes. They include Eating Healthy on a Budget, Nutritional Label Reading, Fun Ways to Incorporate Physical Activity and Positive Lifestyle Changes. In addition, they are now offering an in-house complimentary gym at 400 W. Sherman St. in …