The COVID surge in Northeast Texas has forced the closure of the Hunt Regional Emergency Center in Commerce.  The staff from the ER in Commerce is now working at the one in Greenville because of the urgent situation there. The hospital says it’s because of the critical Covid surge – …

With the first special session  of the state legislature coming to an end today, Gov. Greg Abbott is already calling for a second special legislative session The session will start at noon on tomorrow. The first special session began July 8, but because the democrats in the house fled the …

The coronavirus hospitalization rate for Trauma Service Area F, which includes Paris, Sulphur Springs and Mount Pleasant, has risen to above 15% for the first time  in sixth months. Back in February, the high rate prompted Governor Abbott to order business capacity limits and closures and businesses were affected for …

The Texas Department of State Health Services Coronavirus Dashboard shows that the number of active cases of COVID 19 in Lamar County has grown to 215. The number of deaths from the virus in the county has increased to 161. The Paris-Lamar County Health District is offering free vaccines to …

Lamar County Commissioners will consider a tax rate of 36.08 cents per $100 valuation at their meeting scheduled for August 16. The actual rate is lower than the previous rate, but property owners will get a larger tax bill because property values have risen.

The First Christian Church of Paris will resume feeding first responders breakfast tomorrow from 8am-930.  The breakfasts will be held on the first Saturday of every month and are free to all first responders. Paris Coffee Company will provide coffee, and there will be door prizes for those who attend …

It’s time for Texas tax-free shopping before the kids go back to school. This year, the holiday  began at midnight today through Sunday at midnight. Most clothing items and school supplies are tax exempt, as long as each particular item costs less than $100.

The Athens ISD bus driver charged with a student’s death after a crash with a train had his case delayed again on Thursday. A hearing was set for 9 a.m. in front of Judge Scott McKee and when the case was called, no prosecutor was present. 81-year-old John Stevens is …

The Texas Department of State Health Services Coronavirus Dashboard shows the number of active cases of COVID in Titus County has increased by 23, to 152.  The death toll remains at 84.

Stephen F. Austin State University and Nacogdoches-based Fredonia Brewery have created a beer named Purple Lights. It celebrates the university’s tradition of displaying purple lights on campus when its athletic teams are victorious. Regional and statewide distribution will take place throughout the fall semester.