The Paris-Lamar County Health District will not receive Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccines because of the current pause recommended by the federal and state governments. The Health District will instead receive an additional 500 Moderna doses of the vaccine. The Texoma Medical Center in Bonham will receive another 1,170 Pfizer …

The Paris City Council has approved the sale of certificates of obligation totaling more than $46 million. The city will use the money to replace the Water Treatment Plant. The certificates’ rate is about 2.21 percent, which is less than the city had initially planned. A semi-annual sewer rate increase …

Texas A&M-Commerce issued an alert to subscribers to the University’s Pride Alert Warning System about the rise of COVID-19 on campus over the last 14 days. They traced many new positive cases at the university to off-campus parties where social distancing practices were lax or non-existent. The Alert reinforced the …

The Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance is sponsoring a Spring Market on Main Street on Saturday, April 17, starting at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and the entry is free. Enjoy spring items inside and out, clothing, crafts, décor, food, and gifts.

Many Texans are grateful to have some extra time to get their 2020 taxes squared away.  In addition to the pandemic, the February winter storm and electricity disaster made it difficult to pull things together. The government is trying to help by extending tax deadlines for everyone. Most Americans have …

Law enforcement officers from across Texas gathered at the state capitol to stand united against permit-less gun carry legislation. State representative Kyle Biedermann’s Personal Protection & Safety Act would allow anyone who can legally possess a firearm to carry it without a special permit.

The officer-involved shooting in Minnesota spotlights police training once again and what may need to change. Many are left wondering how former officer Kim Potter pulled her gun rather than a taser during Sunday’s deadly incident. Former Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead says the gun and taser are usually …

  By Butch Burney, President, and CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce That clogging sound you hear is me trying to fill the big shoes left by Lezley Brown at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. Lezley’s last day in her current position is Friday, April 16. In her five …

With the potential for severe weather approaching, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday. The sale is for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 am on Saturday, April 24, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 26. “While …

  In line with guidance from the CDC and FDA, the Texas Department of State Health Services asks Texas vaccine providers to pause all administration of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine until further notice. Adverse events appear to be extremely rare, and they are further evaluating to ensure vaccine …