Two key economic sectors in Texas are expanding despite the doom and gloom of the pandemic. The Dallas Federal Reserve said manufacturing and service industry sectors are signaling growth for July. The feds manufacturing production index, which measures Texas factory output, is up over a point and a half, well …

The Paris-Lamar County Heath District Reported five new cases of COVID-19. The Texas DSHS now reports 105 active cases and 159 deaths in Lamar County, with 5,820 recoveries from the virus.

The Animal Protection League will be in Paris at Atwood’s Saturday. Vaccinations for dogs and cats will be between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. You can make appointments for low-cost spay and neuter services by calling 903-439-2953 or 903-753-7387.

  The Texas Department of State Health Services Coronavirus Dashboard Wednesday showed 73 active cases of COVID-19 in Hopkins County. There have been 114 fatalities from the virus and an estimated 3,539 recoveries in Hopkins County.  

James Barry Norton, Jr. Sulphur Springs Police conducted a traffic stop and learned the driver was wanted on a Smith County warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Also, 29-year-old James Barry Norton, Jr. had possession of a small amount of methamphetamine. A new bond was set at $50,000 …

Hopkins County has again entered into a program that offers an insurance program to assist with the astronomical expenses incurred in a capital murder trial with a death penalty involved. The program would provide a council and a special investigator. Without the insurance, the costs a county would incur could …

The Texas Department of State Health Services Coronavirus Dashboard Wednesday showed 60 active cases of COVID-19 in Titus County. The death toll in the county remains at 84, with an estimated 4,145 recoveries in Titus County.

Dusty Hill, bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist with ZZ Top, died at the age of 72. His death was announced Wednesday afternoon by fellow band members Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons. They did not disclose the cause of death, but Hill canceled an appearance last week due to a hip injury.

A prominent Texas hospital system will require vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Baylor Scott & White Health says this policy change is due to surges in Delta variant cases of COVID-19 statewide. Baylor has over 40,000 full-time employees in North and Central Texas, and workers will now be required …

News Release July 28, 2021 The Texas Department of State Health Services will award $10 million to local organizations promoting COVID-19 vaccinations in Texas. In addition, the Texas Vaccine Outreach and Education Grant program will provide grants of $50,000 to $150,000 to a wide range of groups engaged in vaccine …