Permit-less carry handgun legislation is one step closer to making it to Governor Abbott’s desk for his signature after making it out of a conference committee formed to iron out differences between the Senate and House. Supporting the are Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, and House speaker Dade Phelan. The …

Dr. Cliff Croomes Longhorns Band FB Page The University of Texas has hired the first black director for the school’s Longhorn Marching Band. Dr. Cliff Croomes is a 2001 U-T graduate and is the assistant director of bands at LSU. He will start in Texas on June 1. He inherits …

Zeke Elliott Frisco Police say two dogs belonging to Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott got loose and one, a Rottweiler, attacked two people. Officers gave Elliott three animal-at-large citations, and the dog is now in quarantine for observation. A woman sued Elliott last year after claiming one of his …

  The May Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization’s (NETBIO) Pre-Conditioned Calf and Yearling Sale held Friday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission was a huge success despite the rainy weather. A total of 244 NETBIO producers/members shipped 5,828 head of cattle to sell at the sale, and those cattle sold …

Should federal Covid money earmarked for schools be used to cover the state’s education budget or be given on top of the state money? Ovidia Molina of the Texas State Teachers Association fears they will swap out Texas’ cash for the federal money. They expect Governor Abbott to call a …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s request for a second round of pandemic electronic benefit transfer food benefits. Families with children on either free or reduced-price school meals will receive up to $1200 per child. They base the actual amount on the …

The Paris Lamar County Health District reported three new COVID cases but no recent deaths. The Texas DSHS reports 26 active of the virus and 156 fatalities in Lamar County with 5,661 recoveries.

The Paris Lamar County Health District COVID Center will continue offering free vaccinations from Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson, Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at 1128 Clarksville St. You may register at paristexas.gov walk-ins are also welcome. Wheelchairs and vaccinations in your vehicle are available for the disabled. …

A Patriot Celebration, “For God, Then Country,” will be held tomorrow at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. All-Day events include a Patriot Parade at 9:30 am, the Jenny Burton Rushin Memorial BBQ cook-off, booths, games, classic cars, a cornhole tournament, and live music. For more info, call Robert Black at …

The Paris Farmers Market is open Saturdays through October from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. There’s always a whole house of vendors selling local produce, meats, and other local food items and arts and crafts. The Market is a Texas Department of Agriculture Certified Farmers Market and Go Texas Member. …