37% of Traffic Deaths Are Alcohol-Related Over 3-day Weekend DALLAS—August 24, 2023 — On August 26, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) staff and volunteers are teaming up with law enforcement in Texas for “Saturation Saturday,” an annual effort to saturate communities with facts, tips, law enforcement patrols to stop impaired driving. …

COLLEGE STATION, Texas: On Friday, a helicopter delivering water to the 150-acre Barth Fire in Caldwell County almost collided with a drone that came within feet of the aircraft. Drones are a serious safety hazard for aviation resources and firefighters. They can cause a severe or fatal accident if they collide …

  Larry Hogan has been named the new Chief of Police for Paris ISD. A role that Brad Rughart has held since created in 2013. Hogan, who joined the Paris ISD Safety and Security Department in 2022, holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. He …

Austin, TX. – The American Legion Department of Texas recently announced that Curtis Fendley of Paris High School has graduated from the American Legion Texas Boys State. Fendley was elected to the House of Representatives and was a member of the Economics Committee. Begun in 1935, Boys State is a …

Paris ISD employees possess incredible community spirit and generosity, evident in last year’s 2022-2023 United Way of Lamar County annual campaign. The district was recognized recently with a Gold Level Award of Appreciation during the annual meeting and volunteer award breakfast Wednesday at Love Civic Center. Yesica Munguia, United Way …

AUSTIN – Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded more than $2.3 million in grants for Youth Robotics programs, allowing more than 10,000 Texas high school students to participate in various events that lead to the world championship. This year, four applicants received awards: FIRST in Texas, Urban STEM, Collegiate Edu-nation, and …

The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 19TH ANNUAL BIG TEX® CHOICE AWARDS FINALISTS.  On Sunday, August 27, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “BEST TASTE – SAVORY,” “BEST TASTE – SWEET,” and “MOST …

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 due to the recent increase in wildfire activity across the state and the growing potential for wildfires to become more severe, making them harder to control. “The decision to move to a …

AUSTIN – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that delivery is available for select health and medical supplies from the state’s inventory. This delivery is available for Texas Emergency Management warehouse inventory including masks, gloves, and COVID-19 test kits. Texas emergency managers, first responders, local public health …

DALLAS – August 1, 2023 –  There are endless ways for you to save throughout the run of the 2023 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a State Fair of Texas Season Pass. Experiencing everything at the State Fair in one day is nearly impossible – but …