AUSTIN—The State Bar of Texas has partnered with Paladin, a justice tech company, to create a statewide online portal designed to help lawyers find volunteer opportunities and assist Texans with their legal needs. Through the free statewide portal at pbtx.joinpaladin.com, volunteer lawyers and law students have a centralized location to …

A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was Monday, January 25, 2021. PUBLIC FORUM No one requested to address the board. Superintendent Lamb gave an updated report on face-to-face and virtual enrollment. Lamb recognized board members for “Board Appreciation Month.” Each campus sent gifts of thanks to …

Based on census numbers, lawmakers will redraw districts for the U.S. Congress, the state Senate and House, and other offices. Texas stands to gain congressional seats because of population growth, but this redistricting round is a little different. They delayed Census numbers due to COVID-19, so lawmakers have started discussions …

The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Texas continues to fall from record highs as the state nears the end of what has been its deadliest month of the pandemic. On Monday, state health officials reported fewer than 13,000 people were being treated for the virus in Texas hospitals, marking …

Interim Paris Police Chief Randy Tuttle reports that a body was found Monday morning in Houston Street’s 3000-block in Paris. Initial indications are that the person died of natural causes. The identity of the person has not been disclosed, pending notifications.

Oklahoma State Rep Justin Humphrey Southeast Oklahoma State Representative Justin Humphrey has introduced a bill to create a bigfoot hunting season in Oklahoma. Humphrey said he believes that despite criticism, this is important legislation. Humphrey’s district, including Atoka, Bryan., Choctaw, and Pushmataha counties, is famous for its Bigfoot sightings.

Garrett Miller Dallas County Sheriff Authorities are holding Garrett Miller, 34, of Richardson, without bod. They are accusing Miller of participating in this month’s breach of the U.S. Capitol. The FBI says Miller breached the Capitol on Jan 6 and directed others to assassinate Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. Following a …

Hopkins County Commissioners Court punished the Brinker Volunteer Fire Department Monday for self-dispatching to an emergency call rather than going through dispatch. The reason for the action was that if there were injuries or property damage on a self-dispatched, the county insurance would not pay. The county will withhold $400 …

A Wood County man surrendered to Smith County authorities to allegations that he started a fire near his aunt’s house. The blaze spread to her home and destroyed it. Officials charged 34-year-old Stephen James Nelson, Mineola, with a state-jail felony arson with a $25,000 bond.

Brenda Leftwich Lone Star PD Authorities determined the cause of death for a Lone Star woman, Brenda Leftwich, 70. Friends reported her missing on Nov 19, and officials found her at Lone Star Lake. Lone Star Police Chief Steven Blythe said the Medical Examiner’s report states Leftwich drowned, and there …