The mayors of New York City and Washington D.C. are demanding federal assistance to handle a flood of illegal immigrants, who crossed into Texas and were bussed north. South Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar says the focus should be on his border district.  The Texas Democrat says some of the federal …

It’s back to school time for Texas teachers, who are getting their classrooms ready for the kids. This year, the Uvalde school shooting is looming large. Karen Hames heads the Association of Texas Professional Educators. She says, in the vast majority of cases, teachers feel safe in their classrooms. They’re …

The North Lamar ISD Board has named former board member Joel Sanders to replace Jimmy Fendley. Fendley resigned because he plans to return to teaching next year. Sanders did not seek re-election to the board in the last election because he was so busy in his full time job as …

A former vault clerk at the Choctaw Casino in Durant  was arrested Monday and charged with stealing $10,000 from the casino. Thirty-seven-year-old Gregory Caleb Perry was seen on security video surveillance sticking a strap of $100 bills, totaling $10,000, into his shirt. Perry is charged with felony embezzlement.

There are four young ladies in competition for the title of the Queen and Princess of the Annual Paris Rodeo & Horse Club rodeo, which will be held August 12 and 13 at the Lamar County Fairgrounds. This year’s candidates are 14-year-old Courtney Robinson of Ector, 15-year-old Kaitlyn Hutchison of …

Cutting Edge Glass and Mirror at 325 Southwest Loop 286 in Paris is hosting a back-to-school backpack drive from 10am-noon. Lemonade, cookies, snowcones and bottled drinks  will be for sale to help raise money for children that cannot afford backpacks. Donations of backpacks are also appreciated.

The UIL has ruled the Alto High School football team is ineligible for the playoffs for the next two seasons         . The district had provided inaccurate enrollment figures to the University Interscholastic League in advance of the most recent realignment. The district also received a public reprimand and must remain …

Sulphur Springs SCU officers obtained a warrant for 40-year-old Brandon Nicholas Carrell after he allegedly sold a quantity of methamphetamine to an undercover officer. He was then arrested on Shannon Road for Manufacture and or Delivery of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone. His bond was set at …

A 20-acre fire in Wood County was contained late Tuesday afternoon. As of 6 p.m., residents in the Horseshoe Bend area were allowed to go back to their homes. Six homes were in the path of the fire, but firefighters were able to protect them. The cause of the fire …

It’s time again for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s annual photography contest. It’s open to anyone who resides in Hopkins County and has seven categories: Natural World, Travel, Family and People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered Images, Mobile, and photographers under 18.  Photographs must have been taken in Hopkins …