TEXARKANA, Texas: A Leesburg man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston. Nathan Paul Hart, 34, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm during a drug …

“Moon Over Buffalo” advances to bi-district Paris, Texas, March 8, 2022 – On Saturday, March 5, 2022, the North Lamar High School One Act Play, scenes from “Moon Over Buffalo,” captured the championship at the UIL district 15-4A contest at Gilmer High School. The play is a comedy written by …

  Paris ISD students recently submitted their writing scenarios to the Future Problem Solving Program. Scenario Writing is a component of the International Future Problem Solving Program. Students write futuristic short stories based on the topics for the year and set at least twenty years in the future. They established …

Paris Texas Wine Fest is back. Join your friends for an evening to Sip, Savor and Shop around downtown Paris, Texas! April 9, 2022, 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Paris Main Street and partners present Paris Wine Fest, a ticketed event highlighting Texas Wineries from across the state, local restaurants, food trucks, …

Paris High School students swept the VFW Voice of Democracy competition. Adam Hartman won first place, Davis Green second, and Miranda Morris third. Hartman’s essay advanced to the regional round, where he placed second and received a $750 scholarship. Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of …

  PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley assists student Mary Lane of Sulphur Springs as she works on a class assignment in the library. For information about classes at the campus, call 903-885-1232.

  Chisum High School competed in the UIL District 12-3A One-Act Play Contest. Keith McNeil and assistant Angie Sanders directed the troupe’s “Digging Up the Boys” presentation. They selected Alejandra Amacendi to the All-Star Technical Crew, Chace Boyd received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast, and Kristen Young received the All-Star Crew. …

By Butch Burney   Get your registration in now for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. Last year, we had 35 teams participate in the fun day of golfing, and we hope to have more this year. The …

A regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was held on Monday, March 7, 2022 in the Board Room of the SSISD Administration Building.   PUBLIC FORUM No one requested to address the Board. Members of the Hopkins County Adult Leadership Class in attendance were recognized.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS …

President Joe Biden The President is visiting Texas today, but he’s staying far away from the border with Mexico. That’s disappointing to groups like The Texas Border Coalition, who feel like their pleas for help are ignored. The group’s Monica Weisberg-Stewart says both customs and the border patrol are overwhelmed. …