As this year’s college graduates are preparing to have new experiences, moving to a new city, a new place to live, finding a new job, it also often means new financial responsibilities, such as paying back student loans. But as grads navigate these recent life changes, scammers await, eager to …

The Texas House passed legislation that would take powers away from the governor during a pandemic. It would create a legislative oversight committee that could strike down any order or waiver by the governor after 30 days.  Some Republicans say it didn’t go far enough. Some Democrats saw it as …

Whether churches or other places of worship will be allowed to remain open during a pandemic or any disaster will now be up to Texas voters in November. The Texas House overwhelmingly passed a senate resolution on the measure on Tuesday. State Rep Jeff Leach sponsored the Senate Resolution, which …

In Dallas, a Federal Bankruptcy Judge has dismissed a bankruptcy petition by the NRA, and he took a few shots at the organization in a ruling that could keep the NRA in New York State. Judge Harlin Hale accused the NRA and its president, Wayne LaPierre, of misusing the bankruptcy …

The Paris-Lamar County Health District reports three new cases of COVID but reported no recent deaths. The Texas DSHS Coronavirus Dashboard shows 33 active and a total of 155 fatalities of the virus. There have been an estimated 5,644 recoveries.

The Paris-Lamar County Health District’s new COVID-19 Center gave its first round of vaccinations Monday. It will resume vaccinations tomorrow and Friday from 9:00 am. to 4:00 pm. Those needing first doses of Moderna or single doses of Johnson & Johnson can register online at paristexas.gov/covidvaccinelist or call 903-715-0422. They …

The Lamar County Commissioners Court received the results of an outside, independent audit of its finances by Malnory, McNeal & Co. The county received a clean report, but the audit report indicated that the general ledger containing records of every check that’s written and every deposit made needs to be …

State Troopers are investigating a fatal hit and run at about 9:42 Monday night in the 5500-block of Hwy 224 in Hunt County. A dark-colored Chevrolet Avalanche struck 59-year-old Cynthia Smith of Greenville while she walked across the highway. The driver failed to stop. Witnesses say the vehicle damaged the …

  OPERATION VICTOR ECHO TANGO Is a Veteran oriented 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization. Operation Victor Echo Tango is holding their Fifth Annual Salute The Vets BBQ Cook-off this weekend at VFW Post 8560. There’s music, Friday night at the VFW, and Cooking teams from throughout the area will be …

The Hopkins County Freedom Ball will be this Saturday night at the Civic Center. Colonel Joel Newsom, the son of Judge Robert Newsom, a West Point graduate, will be the featured speaker during the ball honoring Hopkins County veterans and their families and those currently serving in the U.S. Military.