The expected vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives when and if Congressman John Ratcliff is confirmed as U.S. Director of National Intelligence must be filled by a special election. The current intelligence director is resigning effective August 15. Ratcliff represents the fourth congressional district, which includes Northeast, East, and parts …

Good morning! Sports brought to you by Paris Regional Medical Center. A man is suing the Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott for allegedly covering up a 2017 car crash with the help of local police so the star running back wouldn’t miss an upcoming playoff game. In the lawsuit, the …

The Lamar County Homelessness Coalition will host a free popsicle giveaway on Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Volunteers will be at area parks and shopping locations. Interested citizens can learn how they can help homeless people in the community.

The Paris Downtown Association is hosting a free ice cream social Friday on the plaza from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. The social will highlight the Antique Car Show. Those who spend $10 in participating downtown businesses will be eligible for prizes. For more information visit the Paris Downtown Association …

The Paris News is reporting that the Kimberly-Clark plant in Paris has been fined by OSHA in connection with the death of an employee. Reportedly, 60-year-old Carl Kuhle, of Bogata, was struck by a vehicle at the plant and died after he was transported to the hospital. The company was …

With Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout at four days, the Dallas Cowboys will sign veteran Alfred Morris, the team announced Monday night. Elliott was flying to Cabo as the Cowboys held their first padded practice of camp on Tuesday. Cowboys continue to speak with his agent regarding a contract extension, and they …

A former Lieutenant with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is accused of participating in a scheme in which she claimed she was served raw hamburger at two different fast food restaurant locations. Cassandra Brooks is charged with insurance fraud. She was awarded more than $10,000 after claiming she was …

A suspected phony lawyer is behind bars in Collin County on $75,000 bond. Keldrick Porter was arrested by Plano Police after a complaint by a client. Detectives later learned that Grapevine Police was also investigating Porter. Police say there could be more victims in other North Texas cities.

  Bring the family to the Paris Farmers and Artisan Market for a Saturday morning of fun and great vendors!  8:00 am until 1:00 pm. — First Responders Breakfast is Saturday (Aug 3) at First Christian Church. It is a Monthly Free Breakfast for First Responders. North Texas Honda Helpers …

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it no longer needs to detain illegal immigrant children at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. A spokeswoman for Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, said the White House notified Stitt of the change of plans Friday, but said the base could still be …