There plenty of talk about a shortage of COVID vaccines, but those who give the shots face another problem. Dr. Diana Fite, who heads the Texas Medical Association, says it’s common for doctors to end the day with extra doses, and nothing to do with it, so it goes in …

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt The Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency has issued a highly critical report of how Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s administration spent millions of federal coronavirus relief funds. The information mentioned spending on things only loosely connected to the pandemic, such as upgrades to the state’s welcome centers …

Lower Bois d’Arc Reservoir Photo from North Texas Municipal Water District Work on the Lower Bois d’Arc Reservoir is almost complete and will soon be holding water for Northeast Texas areas. When finished, the reservoir will serve portions of Hunt, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Kaufman, Rains, and Rockwall counties.

Several representatives in the Texas House are introducing new bills focused on election integrity. Representative Cole Hefner proposed a bill requiring all voting equipment components to be American-made, and Rep. James White introduced legislation requiring the disclosure of ownership interest for voting devices. Rep. Keith Bell proposed a bill expediting …

Democrats may control the house and the Senate, but both Republican senators oppose a hike to $15 for the minimum wage. Senator John Cornyn claims $15 an hour would be a job killer for small business owners. He has doubts that the Senate can use reconciliation, which allows legislation to …

Statement by Hunt County Sheriff’s Office On Monday, February 1, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant in the 9800-block of Private Road 3806 in Quinlan. During the residence search, investigators recovered marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, firearms, and U.S. currency. As a result of the raid, three individuals …

The Paris City Council will vote Monday night on City Manager Grayson Path’s recommendation of Richard Salter, Jr., to be the new Police Chief. Salter retired in January as the Special Agent in Charge for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Omaha Division.

Lamar County COVID-19 Report for 2/3/2021 thru 2/4/2021: Confirmed and probable cases: 12 Total cases: 5,488 Total PCR: 2,461 Total antigen: 2,841 Total antibody: 186 Total deaths: 98* *TDSHS reports 128 deaths Confirmed Cases: 2,458 Probable Cases: 2,837 Fatalities: 128 Active Cases (Estimated): 425 Recovered (Estimated): 4,742

Molecular & Antigen Cumulative Cases: 2,701 Molecular & Antigen Cumulative Recoveries: 2,432 Fatalities: 95 Total Active: 174* *TDSHS Reports 177 Active Cases  Patients in the COVID Unit: 12 As of 6:00 pm Wednesday, February 3, 2021, a total of 9,224 COVID tests have been performed at the testing center located …

The Paris News reports that The Paris Economic Development Corporation Thursday announced a $160,000 incentive program for the Metro Gate and Manufacturing Company. The family-owned business is expanding and plans to hire 40 new employees and purchase new equipment. The company also plans to invest $3 million for Capital Improvements …