When Paris Junior College won the regular-season conference title last weekend, the College became the host of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIV – North Regional Baseball Championship Tournament.  The play starts Friday, May 6 at 11:00 am as No. 1 PJC takes on No. 4 Galveston …

A heatwave could put a strain on the Texas power grid this weekend. Temperatures are going to be unseasonably warm state-wide Friday through Monday. Some parts of Texas could see triple-digit temperatures on Saturday and Sunday,  which will mean more people running their air conditioners. ERCOT is asking power plants …

Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez A public health rule used to expedite deportations expires this month, but one Texas politician wants the President to get a first-hand look at the situation before that happens. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, a Democrat, has extended an official invitation to  President Biden to …

The United Way of Lamar County will be holding the second meeting of the Poverty Task Force Wednesday at noon in Lewis Hall behind PRMC. Anyone may attend, but RSVP to jenny.wilson@lamarcountyuw.org. They will serve lunch.

The Paris Farmers and Artisan Spring and Summer FULL market reopen this Saturday, May 7. There will be a whole house of vendors selling items such as fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, coffee, bread and pastries, jams, pasta, pickles, soaps, artisan items, etc.

The Tenth Annual Jenny Burton Rushin Memorial BBQ Cook-Off at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds is this Saturday, May 7. The cook-off will feature brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken, and there is a Grand Champion entered in all categories. There’s also an optional entry for beans and dessert. Gates …

A coyote hospitalized a two-year-old child in critical condition after it mauled the youth at about 8:30 Tuesday morning on the front porch of his home just north of White Rock Lake in Dallas. A police officer responding to the call spotted the coyote in a park near the child’s …

The North East Texas Choral Society will present the Endless Summer Spring Concert on Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and 8, at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium in the Hopkins County Civic Center. The shows are at 7:00 pm Saturday and 2:00 pm Sunday. Buy tickets at SingersCount.org., at …