The latest Paris–Lamar County Health District COVID report shows no fatalities but 141 active cases of the virus. There were 17 positive PCR tests and 33 positive Antigen tests. However, the actual statistics may be higher because many people are self-testing and not reporting the results.

ENROLLING On the left, Brooklynn Shackelford of Sulphur Springs registers for the spring semester at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center with Testing Proctor Cathey Martin. Spring classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Sulphur Springs, TX: The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is offering a huge thank you to the local community for supporting this year’s Snowflake Campaign! The campaign raised over $7,500 and recognized over 75 individuals with snowflakes. As a means of saying “thank you,” the Foundation is using funds raised through …

Texas State Capitol The Texas Legislature convened for the 88th legislative session on Tuesday. Shortly after gaveling in for the swearing-in ceremony, Texas House of Representatives members took the oath of office. They elected Representative Dade Phelan to serve as Speaker for a second term. Political experts believe that property …

  Robert Fratta TDCJ A former suburban Houston police officer, Robert Fratta, 65, was executed Tuesday for hiring two people to kill his estranged wife nearly 30 years ago. The day was back-and-fourth court decisions on whether the state could continue using lethal drugs long past their original expiration dates. …

Filing for the May Municipal Elections in Texas begins on January 19 and runs through February 17. Seats on the Paris City Council currently held by Mihir Pankaj in District 4, Mayor Paula Portugal in District 7, and Linda Knox in District 5 are up for election.

The North Lamar High School is dedicating its gym to honor a teacher, coach, and school board president Sheila Daughtrey. A reception honoring Daughtrey will be from 4:30-5:30 pm on Jan. 27 in the High School Library. The dedication will be during halftime of the Paris vs. North Lamar game.

Traverro Mcelroy, Tyler Charles Payne Hinds County Sheriff ( Courtesy KLTV) Dallas County Deputies captured a man who had escaped from jail in Choctaw County and, with another inmate running from a Mississippi jail after a brief chase in a Porsche he had stolen. After 31-year-old Tyler Charles Payne and …

Community Players of Sulphur Springs will hold open auditions for Melodies of Broadway at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St., Sulphur Springs, from 7:00-9:00 pm on January 30 & 31, 2023. PERFORMANCES: March 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 2023. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. ROLES AVAILABLE: …

Rockwall-Heath ISD placed its High School Head Football Coach, John Harrell, on leave after several parents reported that their children needed medical attention or hospitalization during the team’s offseason training program. WFAA says the students became ill after a strenuous workout that involved more than 300 push-ups over 60 minutes …