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.

Hopkins County Commissioners will hold a work session Monday morning at 9:00. Commissioners will meet with Sheriff Lewis Tatum, Fire Marshal Andy Endsley, Tom Glossup, and Charter/Spectrum Communications.

The Second Annual Roper & White Christmas Bicycle giveaway is Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10:00 am until noon, with 140 bicycles available for children ages 3-12. No reservations are accepted. Parents may pick up one bike per vehicle at Roper & White, 519 Oak Ave. in Sulphur Springs. Main Street …

Were you looking for the perfect present? A gift with the recipient’s name or monogram makes someone feel special. But wait! BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous reports from people whose purchases were far different from what they thought – if they arrived. “A personalized item might seem like the perfect gift,” …

  (AUSTIN) — Texas is currently experiencing the worst drought since 2011, which cost the state’s economy about $7.62 billion in direct agricultural losses and nearly $17 billion in total losses. In the November/December issue of Fiscal Notes, the Comptroller’s office examines droughts and their toll on the Texas economy, most notably the …

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in five Texas counties would receive emergency prescription refills through December 23 due to tornado damage. The impacted counties are Fannin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, and Wise. For emergency refills of prescription medications, TRICARE beneficiaries should take their prescription bottle to any …