The band outperforms all other Class 4A-6A bands The North Lamar High School Band began its competitive marching season on Saturday, October 6 with an incredible start at the Sounds of Fall Marching Contest held at Princeton High School. The Panthers’ show entitled “Unidentified” left the audience identifying who the …

Photo by Tony Corso tonycorsoimages.com It’s going to be a battle of 2–0 district teams Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. No. 19 ranked Celina will be in town to face the ninth-ranked Paris Wildcats. Winner will be 3–0 in the district with only three games to play. Tim Howard and Robert …

The SPCA of Texas and Hunt County Constables seized 53 allegedly neglected animals from a property on Old Mill Road in Hunt County. The animals included 38 dogs, seven chickens, three mice, three pigs, a cat, and an exotic bird. The animals are being checked out by veterinarians. A custody hearing will …

A police chase that began in Wylie ended in a fatal crash in Collin County Wednesday afternoon. Police chased a man who had assaulted his mother and taken her SUV. The suspect drove over spike strips that had been deployed near Farmersville but kept on driving for another half-mile until …

Charges have been officially filed in Antlers in connection with an abuse case involving a two-year-old boy, found in a ditch wearing only a diaper and covered in scratches, bruises, and insect bites. The child’s grandfather, 64-year-old Percy Dean Harjo, is charged with felony child neglect.

The 15 Catholic dioceses in Texas will release the names of clergy who have served in a parish since 1950 who have been “credibly accused” of sexual abuse of a minor. The move was announced Wednesday by the  Diocese of Dallas. The dioceses will publish their lists of names by …

A Conversation with the 2018-2019 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year, Rhonda Peña, a fifth-grade math and science teacher at Bryan Elementary School in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. Watch the video here. View Transcript (PDF) Contact Information Communications Phone: (512) 463-9000 Email: teainfo@tea.texas.gov

By KARISSA CONDOIANIS Buckle up for the 2018 Texas Auto Show! Media Day included big announcements from a long list of top manufacturers, ranging from unveilings of all-new models to upgrades and new features being added to the current lineup. Since 1913, the auto show has been an important part of …

With the holidays comes a plethora of delicious cookies, pies, and sweets and the associated excess of carbs and sugar. According to new research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Quest Nutrition, 87% of Americans experience increased food cravings during the holiday season and 75% experience guilt after giving in …

Photo by Bill Higgins In volleyball, Tuesday night the No. 5 ranked Rivercrest Lady Rebels defeated James Bowie in three straight. The Lady Rebels are 9–0 in the district and still have not lost a set. The Paris High Lady Cats swept Pittsburg to open up the second half of district …