A death row inmate was executed Wednesday night for killing a supervisor at an Amarillo state prison shoe factory nearly 17 years ago. Prosecutors say Travis Runnels slashed his supervisor’s throat because he didn’t like working as a janitor at the factory. His attorneys asked the U.S. Supreme Court to …

The Texas Rangers free agent target Anthony Rendon has agreed to sign with divisional rival LA Angels. The third baseman signed a 7 year, $245-million contract. The 29-year-old Rendon joins an Angels lineup that already features the likes of reigning AL MVP Mike Trout, two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani, and outfielder …

The Paris High School FFA is having a BBQ fundraiser supper and auction at Paris High School Friday night. Dinner is at 6:00 pm and the auction begins at 7:00 pm. Game Warden Randolph McGee is the auctioneer. Reno’s Winter Wonderland Christmas Festival at Reno Kiwanis Park is on Saturday …

A 30-year-old Wilson, Oklahoma, woman, has died of injuries she received in a crash involving an 18-wheeler, a pickup, and an SUV. Brandi Salyer was driving the SUV and was flown to a trauma center in Plano after the crash. She passed away Tuesday morning. The other two drivers were …

The Paris Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a vehicle in the 1500-block of Grove Street. The owner of the vehicle told authorities he believed the fire was deliberately set.

There will be several contested races in Lamar County for the upcoming March 3 primary election. Voters will decide the candidates for Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2 constable, and Precinct 4 constable. There is a contested race in Red River County for Precinct 1 Commissioner. There are three candidates for …

The Paris City Council has approved a $680,000 grant agreement for a bicycle pump track. Reportedly, $340,000 will come from Texas Parks and Wildlife, the city will contribute $100,000 from a previous bond election, and the Chamber of Commerce Visitors and Convention Council will put up $50,000. The remainder of …

The Paris Wildcats lose 67-62 to Mt Pleasant. The Tigers had an 11-point lead in the fourth before Paris made a comeback to get back in the game, before ultimately falling a little short. Trevon Dennis finished with 19 points. Jaelyn Lee added 11 while Trae Johnson has 10. The …

North Lamar High School senior Jaycie Proctor, seated second from left, signs a letter of intent to play volleyball for The Ladies at Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, beginning the fall of 2020.  Centenary is in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Seated with her are her parents James and Kendra Proctor and sister, Kenzie Proctor.  In …

Appreciation event for the community North Lamar Independent School District will host a Holiday Open House for the public on Tuesday, December 17, from 8:00 to 10:00 am at the Administration Office, at 3130 N. Main Street. The Board of Trustees, administration and staff invite all to share in holiday …