“People against Violent Crime” is hosting the 16th Annual Tree Of Angels, tomorrow night at 6:30 at the Central Presbyterian Church in Paris. The ceremony is held for all crime victims, families and friends and all people against violent crime in our communities. Lamar County Sheriff Scott Cass is the …

A Fannin County man, sentenced to 30 years in prison, has died in jail the same day he was sentenced. A court had convicted 66-year-old Paul Plecker of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Fannin County Sheriff said Plecker had medical issues and it’s believed that he died of natural …

Monies raised will go toward scholarships The North Lamar Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) is holding a silent auction with the proceeds going toward scholarships for North Lamar graduating seniors.  Auction items are now on display in the North Lamar High School library and are open for bids now through …

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (The PGA of America) will relocate its headquarters from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to Frisco, Texas, bringing $30 million in capital investment and a minimum of 100 new jobs to the state of Texas. Founded in 1916, The …

While the holidays are synonymous with peace, love, and joy for many Americans who celebrate, the holiday season is actually filled with physical and emotional discomfort, according to a new survey commissioned by the distributor of Omeprazole ODT. The national “Beating the Holiday Burn” survey of 2,000 Americans 18 and older …

Photo by Bill Higgins Here is this week’s Quarterfinal Football Playoff schedule: The Daingerfield Tigers will take on Newton in Lufkin on Friday night at 7:30 on KLAKE 97.7. Pittsburg will play Friday night at 8:30 at the Star in Frisco. The game will be broadcast on STAR 96.9. Area …

  Governor Greg Abbott today proclaimed December 5, 2018, as an official Day of Mourning in Texas in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. Under this proclamation, the people of Texas are encouraged to gather, assemble, and pay their respects to the memory of George Herbert Walker Bush through …

The North American Aerospace Defense Command will celebrate 63 years of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe on December 24. It all started in 1955 when an ad directed children to call Santa direct; however, the number was misdialed. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone rang through to the crew …

Photo by Bill Higgins In the Dodd City basketball tournament, the North Lamar Pantherettes won the consolation game against Red Water 34–21. Senior McKayla Figueroa was awarded the Dodd City Tournament scholarship. The Prairiland Patriot boys took the championship at the Prairiland tournament by defeating DeKalb 63–55. In the Van …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the San Antonio Police Chief for what he says are violations of the state’s immigration law targeting “sanctuary cities.” Paxton accuses Chief William McManus of violating the law when he refused to turn over illegal immigrants in a human smuggling case to U.S. …