State lawmakers are still working on a couple of bills that would reorganize ERCOT and ensure winterizing the Texas power grid. TSN’s Chris Fox says Republicans received criticism for not moving quickly enough to prevent another disaster like the one that unfolded during the winter storms in February. Texas ratepayers …

More Texans are getting vaccinated, and doctors are urging people still on the fence to get their shot. Doctor Scott Conrad says the medical and faith-based communities have been working together to make people feel more comfortable with the vaccine. Conrad says increasing vaccinations now can take away Covid’s potential …

The Paris- Lamar County Health District reports 19 new cases of Coronavirus but no recent deaths. The Texas DSHS Covid Dashboard shows 28 actives in the county from the virus and a total of 156 deaths. There have been 5,662 recoveries.

Alejandro Amoles, Jr. A Collin County man will spend the next 50 years in prison as a convicted child predator. A court sentenced 40-year-old Alejandro Amoles, Jr., of Allen, of continuous sexual abuse of a six-year-old child. Amoles, who was friends with the child’s family, began the abuse when the …

The Texas DSHS COVID Dashboard shows 27 active cases in Hopkins County from the coronavirus and a total of 111 deaths. There have been 2,995 recoveries.

Kelsey Devon Carrill0 Bond is $30,000 for a Sulphur Springs woman arrested on felony drug charges. Authorities stopped 29-year-old Kelsey Devon Carrillo and ticketed her for driving without a license, a quantity of methamphetamine and baggies commonly used to distribute narcotics. Officers charged her with possession of more than four …

The Texas DSHS COVID Dashboard shows 14 active cases in Titus County from the coronavirus and a total of 111 deaths. There have been 3,631 recoveries.

CDC Chicken Photo Keeping backyard poultry like chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, and turkeys are becoming more popular. People enjoy raising baby poultry, including chicks, ducklings, goslings, and poults. Many people keep chickens to have fresh eggs. Although keeping backyard poultry can be fun and educational, owners should be aware …

Commissioners award 147 grants statewide totaling over $33.4 million & serving over 32,500 veterans On May 13, 2021, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) awarded $33,430,000 in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants to 147 organizations throughout the state. The highest number of grants and funding awarded in the 11-year history …

The Lamar Avenue Church of Christ in Paris and Carter Blood Center host a Blood Drive Wednesday in the church outreach building from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more info, call James Hanley at 903-785-0387. Walk-ins are welcome.