Join the National Wild Turkey Federation for their annual banquet in Clarksville at the McKenzie Memorial United Methodist Church Thursday, February 27. Doors open at 6:00 pm and dinner starts at 7:30 followed by live and silent auctions. For ticket information or to be a table sponsor contact Daniel Roraback …

Five middle school students are facing charges after nine people, including staff members and students, were injured during a fight at a Fort Worth school Tuesday morning. The incident caused the school to go into lockdown and officers were called to the school about 915. Of the five students taken …

A court sentenced a 23-year-old Collin County man to 60 years in prison for shooting at police during a high-speed chase during a carjacking. Reportedly, 23-year-old Marcus Johnson-McBryde, of Allen, pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges in connection with the incident. He was already on parole for assaulting a police …

Lamar County Commissioners approved a plat for new homes in a subdivision near Blossom. It’s planned for about 86 acres located on the east side of FM 196. The subdivision will have 29 lots of just over an acre and houses with at least 1800 square feet.

High school students from throughout Northeast Texas were in Jefferson Tuesday morning to show PSA videos they had produced for TxDOT promoting traffic safety. Subjects include distracted driving, seat belt usage, along with drinking and driving. Redwater High School had the winning video and received $1,500 to help fund their …

Photo by Tony Corso (tonycorsoimages.com) That was Paris head coach Billy Mack Steed after his team defeated Cumberland Academy 67-40 in the Bi-District round of the playoffs. Trae Johnson led Paris with 16 points, Trevon Dennis added 12, Jameon Mitchell had 11 points, and Jaelyn Lee 10. Paris will play Van …

  Outstanding Workplace Campaign Paris, Texas, February 20, 2020 – North Lamar ISD was recognized along with 18 other businesses during the United Way Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards lunch on Wednesday for their outstanding Workplace Campaign. North Lamar raised $17,255 in the fall for the 2020 United Way campaign supporting 24 local …

Service and performance among the top at state The North Lamar High School Band and their directors were recognized at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio on February 12-16 for service and performance. NLHS Associate Band Director Jason R. Smith was recognized for his three years of service …

The local chapter of the Master Gardeners of Texas AgriLife Extension Service is offering FREE short courses helping local gardeners. The class this week will be on Thursday (Feb 27) featuring Jack Chennault of Arbornault, a certified arborist will give instruction on pruning pecan and fruit trees along with rose …

A Collin County church volunteer pleaded guilty to Aggravated Sexual Assault of an 11-year-old girl. Reportedly, a court sentenced 45-year-old Everardo Raul Sanchez-Cabrera, of Plano, to 40 years in prison. The court did not disclose the church where he served as a volunteer worship leader.