A regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was held Monday, December 12, 2022. PUBLIC FORUM The Board held a public hearing regarding the Financial Accountability Rating for 2021-2022. The Board recognized the Sulphur Springs High School Cross Country Team and Band for their accomplishments in State UIL …

Former Fort Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean Former Fort Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean was found guilty Thursday afternoon by a Tarrant County jury of manslaughter in the 2019 death of Atatiana Jefferson. Dean and his partner responded to an open-door call at Jefferson’s home, and Dean shot Jefferson through …

The statewide average of gasoline in Texas is $2.65 a gallon, making it the lowest average price in the country. That’s down 25 cents a gallon from a year ago, mainly because there is less demand and regional supplies are up. In Texas, gas prices for regular range from $2.00 …

Texas is currently experiencing the worst drought in 11 years. The Texas Comptrollers’ office reports the lack of rain had cost the state’s economy about $7.62 billion in direct agricultural losses and nearly $17 billion in total losses.

The hospital is not owned by Dr. Hashmi.  The building is owned by Amy Holding Company and the hospital is a separate entity. A new hospital for Red River County will begin on Saturday. The groundbreaking for what will be known as the Clarksville General Hospital, Heart and Vascular Institute …

The Lamar County Commissioners Court has received a donation of $29,995 from the United Way of Lamar County to purchase an emergency warning siren. The outdoor warning system will be in the Sanders Cove area of Pat Mayse Lake.

Every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, it’s the Market Square Farmers Market Mini-Market in Paris. A whole house of vendors will sell items such as fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, coffee, bread, pastries, jams, pasta, pickles, soaps, artisan items, and more.

The Paris Recreation Department and Healthcare Express are presenting memorable free Movies in the Park with Santa Saturday, Dec. 17, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Bywaters Park. The featured movie will be “Polar Express.” Although the weather could be cold, free hot cocoa is available. Providence Baptist Church …

Expect temperatures to drop into the teens by next week, and ERCOT said the power grid is ready to handle the load. The winter weather system should arrive overnight on December 22. ERCOT said it could issue an “operating condition notice” to power generators across the state as early as …

The Greenville Herald Banner reports that a Hunt County grand jury has indicted Jeremey David Strange of Greenville for murder. In addition, the state is accusing him of causing fatal injuries to his infant son. District Attorney Noble Walker said the baby died of shaken baby syndrome on September 23.