The Golden State Warriors extended their season last night with a 106-105 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Steph Curry finished with 31 points in the victory. Golden State made 20-three pointers in the game including 7 from Klay Thompson. The big news though is Kevin Durant left …
Read More »PHS Choir Students Earn Medals At State Solo-Ensemble Contest
The 2019 UIL Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest was held June 1 – 3 in Pflugerville, TX, and Paris High School students earned four “Good” ratings, four “Excellent” ratings, and two “Superior” ratings. Seniors Nick Leija II, Rhea Tabora, Brian Wright, and junior, Hailey Woolsey, earned silver medals. Juniors Rowan Burns and Jared Posey …
Read More »Former Houston Minister Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Embezzlement
A former minister at Houston’s First Baptist Church was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty stealing more than $800,000 from the megachurch over a six-year period. Prosecutors say 40-year-old Jerrell Altic, a missions pastor at the church, used the money to fund overseas trips, get …
Read More »Dallas Continues Storm Cleanup
The damage reports continued to come in Monday after 70 mph winds ripped through North Texas Sunday afternoon. Most of the damage was reported in Dallas, and thousands of residents were still without power. Oncor said crews from Alabama and Mississippi were deployed to Texas to help restore power.
Read More »Law Allows Texas Patrons To Dine With Dogs In Certain Areas
Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that would permit restaurants to allow dogs in outdoor areas of their restaurants. Restaurants can allow dogs in outdoor dining areas if they post signage, don’t allow dogs to enter the business’ interior, require customers to keep their dog on a leash and …
Read More »Man With Gun Fires At I-35 Vehicles, Is Shot And Killed By Officers In OKC
Oklahoma City Police fatally shot a man who was shooting at vehicles along Interstate 35 Monday morning. Investigators say at least four vehicles were struck by gunfire Monday morning before police and the shooter exchanged fire. There have been no other injuries reported.
Read More »Suspected Card Skimmers Found On Paris Gas Pumps
Paris Police met with the owner of a business in the 4100-block of Lamar Ave who had found a “skimmer” on the gas pumps. The owner advised that he checks the gas pumps often and found that the door to the mechanical area had been pried open and electronics that …
Read More »Rangers Win Orioles Series In Today’s Sports Update
Texas A&M University-Commerce head men’s basketball coach, Jaret von Rosenberg, has announced the addition of Ted Rawlings and Jovan Austin as assistant coaches to the Lion staff. Rawlings and Austin join third-year assistant coach Coleman Furst on the staff as the Lions prepare for 2019-2020, which will be the third under …
Read More »Attorney Seeks Return Of Items Seized In Deadly Waco Biker Gang Shootout
An attorney for six men arrested in a 2015 shootout between rival biker gangs in a Waco restaurant parking lot that left nine people dead and at least 20 injured is seeking the return of items seized from the nearly 200 bikers who were detained. Authorities seized items including wallets, …
Read More »Dallas Police Department Reviewing Officers’ Social Media Posts
Dallas Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across the country in reviewing officers’ personal statements on social media. The review follows publication of a database that appears to show thousands of officers’ allegedly bigoted or violent posts.
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