Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar The State Comptroller wants to get rid of one tax. Glenn Hegar wants Texas to do away with the state and local tax on feminine hygiene products because Texas is sitting on a large surplus. State Senator Joan Huffman joins Hegar in the call to abolish …

The Paris News reports that the  Paris-Lamar County Health District will receive a $150,000 grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials. The PLCHD has been chosen to participate in a study of racial and ethnic disparities in flu vaccinations.

The Paris News reports that the Paris-Lamar County Health District will receive a $150,000 grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials. They have chosen the PLCHD to participate in a study of racial and ethnic disparities in flu vaccinations.

The Paris Economic Development Corporation has awarded a $20,000 contract to DeadCat Media. They expect to improve branding for the City of Paris and the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce. The local company was the low bidder for an improved website project.

A DeKalb man driving a stolen car was arrested after leading police from multiple jurisdictions on a high-speed chase that at times reached 122 mph. A DeKalb officer spotted 27-year-old Mason Whillock and then took off. Bowie County Deputies and New Boston Police joined the effort, which ended on Highway …

A Hopkins County Deputy observed a motorcyclist speeding on Hwy 19 north of Sulphur Springs and attempted to stop the driver, but a brief pursuit ensued. The motorcyclist, identified as 18-year-old Gavin Gerald of Cooper, was arrested for Evading Arrest with a Vehicle and impounded his motorcycle. They released Gerald …

They will hold this year’s Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, Oct. 1, on the downtown plaza. The event features a steak cook-off which will include an expected 40-plus cook team, educational trade show, a free Bobby Irwin concert, and more. Cooks have until Sept. 1 …

The Hopkins County Historical Society will host a free brunch tomorrow at the Winniford Building in Heritage Park, beginning at 10:00 am. Special guests Carol Burnett (Enola Gay) emcees, along with portrayals of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Minnie Pearl, Rosie the Riveter, Jane Austen, Loretta Lynn, Dollie Parton, Mary …

Starting tomorrow, a free Saturday sports injury clinic will be held every Saturday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedics, Medical Building 5, at 103B Medical Circle in Sulphur Springs. Student-athletes in Hopkins County from seventh grade to college age will be able to get a …

Texas continues to put illegal immigrants on buses and drop them off in New York City and Washington DC. That means activist groups have to help them stay off the streets. Ashley Tjung with the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network says there’s been hostility toward increasing aid for these asylum-seekers …