Texas AG Ken Paxton The state’s budget debate this week is expected to include Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. His budget came in about $90-million under his request, with more than 150 jobs cut. Political Scientist Mark Jones believes this is due to the ongoing FBI investigation into Paxton for …

Paris Police Chief Richard Salter The Paris City Council has approved the appointment of Richard Salter to be the new Chief of Police. Salter began his law enforcement career as a police officer in San Antonio before joining the federal Drug Enforcement Agency. He worked in Houston, Little Rock, Arkansas, …

The Paris-Lamar County Health District, which is now designated a Vaccine Hub, expects 1,000 doses of the Moderna Vaccine. Also receiving 1,000 doses is Paris Regional Medical Center. Texoma Medical Center in Fannin County is also a hub and will receive 975 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Brookshires in Bonham …

For the second week in a row, Hopkins County did not receive any allocations of COVID vaccinations. At today’s ZOOM meeting with County, City, and Hospital officials, the consensus was that the state is not following what they initially promised. The hospital has requested 1,000 doses a week and designated …

The Ark-Texas Council of Governments has established a Hotline to help senior citizens and those with underlying medical conditions obtain vaccinations. The residents in the ATCOG area who don’t have a computer or internet access or who aren’t skilled with them will be able to call 1-800-372-4464. Someone will help …

Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation is hosting a Gala Unmasked virtual event on Saturday, February 20. There will be live entertainment, a silent auction, and other activities viewed at home. The purpose of the Gala is to raise funds for needed equipment for the hospital.

Senator Bryan Hughes State Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola has introduced a bill. It grants immunity to a school district, charter school, or private school for any damages resulting from security personnel’s reasonable action to maintain the school campus’s safety. It Includes possession or use of a firearm. Hughes’ senate …

A former Hope Haven of East Texas Director of Residential Operations has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a resident. The court sentenced 41-year-old Aaron Williams to eight years in prison. He allegedly took the girl into the organization’s office building and sexually assaulted her in his office.

U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert East Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert will appeal the $5,000 fine he received for failing to walk through a metal detector before entering the U.S. House Chamber. Meanwhile, he learned that Nancy Pelosi also allegedly bypassed the metal detector and Republican members of Congress want her fined. …

Titus County Judge Brian Lee Active Cases – 464 Cumulative Cases – 2,562 Fatalities – 73 From Titus County Judge Brian Lee COVID hospitalization percentages continue to decline, currently at 10.95% in our region. TRMC reports 13 patients today, where it has held steady for the last several days. TRMC …