Paris police will investigate the death of a dog that died at a Frisco animal hospital. The dog, who appeared to be starving was found chained to a tree by a police officer, who turned it over to the Humane Society.  It was then flown to a vet. Several …

  Current hunting and fishing licenses, except the year-to-date fishing license expire at the end of the month.  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says the new licenses for 2019-20 go on sale starting today. Licenses can be purchased online, by phone or in person at any of the agency’s …

  Texas is forming a Task Force to focus on gang investigations involving white nationalist groups after the El Paso massacre left 22 people dead and dozens wounded. Governor Abbott said Wednesday that Texas will also create a new domestic terrorism unit. Twenty-one-year-old Patrick Crusius confessed to shootings and told …

    On Tuesday, Detroit beat Como-Pickton in volleyball in three games: 25–13, 25–16, 25–12. Kaisen Eldridge had 5 kills and finished 19 of 19 serving with 2 aces. She also had 18 assists. Kiley Miller had 6 kills, 2 aces, and 1 dig. Britney Ricks finished with 10 kills …

  Half of those injured in the deadly mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, are still in the hospital. Officials from University Medical Center of El Paso and Del Sol Medical Center said Tuesday that three of the nearly two-dozen surviving victims are in critical condition after the Aug. 3 …

  The Swamp Nasty Outfitters Delta Waterfowl Banquet is Saturday at the Love Civic Center. Doors open at 5:30 and dinner is at 7. The whole family is invited to live and silent auctions, great dinner, and prizes. Tickets are available at Delta Waterfowl dot org.

  Ward’s Restaurant on Clarksville Street in Paris was damaged by fire Tuesday.  There were no injuries to any customers or employees. The fire has been ruled an accidental grease fire.

  E-Paris Extra is reporting that Lamar County and the City of Paris are considering a $248,000 inter-local agreement where the city fire department would provide 4 firefighters to assist in battling structure fires in volunteer fire department districts. If the agreement is approved by the county, it will go …

  The Youth Pastor at Clayton Avenue Baptist Church in Hugo has been arrested for allegedly having inappropriate relationships with young girls. Thirty-four-year-old Justin White was arrested at the church, and is facing a 2nd degree rape charge in McCurtain County and a lewd molestation charge in LeFlore County.  

  Paris City Manager John Godwin who was suspended with pay by the City Council Monday night reportedly refused to resign his position and is seeking a public hearing. Godwin will have 30 minutes to respond to his proposed termination and the community will have the opportunity to speak in …