Due to the possibility of winter weather, TxDOT crews have pretreated all bridges, overpasses, interstates. In addition, teams will treat roads as necessary and work through the night. Drivers should exercise caution and keep a safe distance between cars while on the road. Drivers should also be aware of convoys …

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday asked the federal government to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under five. If approved, this would open the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots as early as March. The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer to apply …

On Monday, the Paris-Lamar County Health District reported one new death from COVID-19. There were six positive PCR tests and 28 new positive Antigen tests. There are currently 750 active Coronavirus cases in Lamar County.

Prairiland ISD Board could call a $15 million bond issue election for May 1. If voters approve the proposal, the money raised will fund a career and technology center to house agricultural and consumer science classes, a metal shop, veterinary tech, floral labs, health sciences, and culinary arts. The money …

With arctic weather on the way, there’s never been a better time to give a dog or cat a forever home. Stop by the Paris Animal Shelter or look for the Lamar County Humane Association in front of Petco on Saturdays. And if you have a pet, make arrangements for …

The United Way of Lamar County is holding a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross at First Christian Church, 780 20th street NE, in Paris on February 8. You can call 1-800-redcros (800 733-2767), hit the blood icon, and tell the operator you want to set up an appointment …

Paris’ Children’s Advocacy Center has announced that the 21st Annual Sweetheart Soiree will be an exclusive in-person event. It happens Saturday, February 12, at a new venue: The Hidden Willow, located on Hwy 196 near Paris. The event will include: Complimentary beer and wine. Dinner. An online auction. Dance party …

William Michael Miller The Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force and Hopkins County Deputies arrested a man wanted on multiple Louisiana felony warrants. Officers took 25-year-old William Michael Miller, into custody at a residence in Como. He’s charged with computer-aided solicitation of a minor, pornography involving a child, and indecent …

Johnny Lee Speed Hopkins County arrested 40-year-old Johnny Lee Speed for Violation of the Probation he was on for injury to a child, elderly or disabled person. They did not set a bond. Deputies arrested 33-year-old John David Sampson on a warrant for Bond Forfeiture on a charge of Possession …

Charles Allen Robinson, Jr. A lengthy investigation by the Texas and Southwest Cattle Rangers Association Special Rangers resulted in the arrest of a Rusk County man charged with multiple felonies. They charged Charles Allen Robinson, Jr., with two separate theft of livestock charges for Shelby County, related to the theft …