Collin County authorities are investigating a new phone scam making the rounds. Scammers are calling people and trying to convince them there are warrants out for them, or that they missed a court date and now owe a fine. Investigators say the scammers then try to get the person to …

The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce is beginning an information campaign to get the word out on the proposal for a new Hotel -Motel Occupancy tax, which was just raised by the Paris City Council from seven to nine cents. Money raised by the tax will go towards refurbishing and …

The Paris Fire Department has openings for firefighters and is holding entrance exams at PJC on Tuesday, February 26 at 5:00 pm. Applications will be accepted through February 20. Those who do well on the written exam will be invited to participate in the physical fitness and agility test. Applications …

Lamar County Commissioners have an immediate need for new communications equipment for first responders to replace the current system that is 27 years old. Because of the urgency of the situation, Commissioners have voted to bypass the normal competitive bidding process. Its expected that it should take about three months …

Love is important, but so is protecting yourself. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns that there were more than 21,000 reports of people getting swindled by internet “lovers” in 2018. They had their hearts broken and bank accounts emptied, in all about $143 million was lost, which is more than …

Photo by Tony Corso tonycorsoimages.com (What a shot!)   On the hardwood last night The North Lamar Pantherettes season comes to an end as heard on Mix 107.7’s Quality Care ER game of the week. North Lamar fell to Bullard 67-30. Bullard’s Erin Berry knocked down ten 3-pointers, none of …

A Texas lawmaker is proposing that the legislature make it harder for people to lie when it comes to receiving “SNAP” food benefits. The legislation would require a person’s Lone Star Card to have their name and photo on the front of it. The Lone Star Card is like a …

North Texas deputies responding to a domestic disturbance at a home near Rhome, Texas, discovered two young, malnourished children locked together in a dog cage while two others inside the house who were also malnourished. Wise County authorities say they were taken to a hospital for evaluation. The parents, who …

It’s the final weekend for PCT’s Shakespeare In Love Directed by Sydney Young. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. It’s the perfect show for your Valentine’s date. Get your tickets now at pctonstange.com.

The Oklahoma Tax Commission reports that medical marijuana sales topped $4.3-million in January. The seven percent tax on medical marijuana sales generated $305,265 in January, more than four times the amount collected in December. Those figures don’t include the standard sales tax that varies from city to city that is …