In far North Dallas, hundreds of volunteers are handling a steady stream of cars, trucks, and trailers loaded with water, diapers, and other goods for hurricane relief. The drop-off point announced by the City of Dallas is managed by the non-profit Trusted World. That location is 15660 Dallas Parkway, …

  The countdown is almost over. Thursday, August 31, and Friday, September 1, will represent week one of the Texas High School Football Season. Teams will open 2017 with their non-district competition. — Paris – On Friday night, the Paris Wildcats, Chisum Mustangs, Prairiland Patriots, Cooper Bulldogs, Honey Grove Warriors, and Clarksville Tigers, will be …

  The Paris Police Department has announced the promotion of a nine-year veteran of the force. Patrolman Brian Ramirez has earned the rank of  Sergeant. Ramirez has served as a patrol officer and is now also serving as a Field Training Officer, working with new officers as they settled in …

  President Donald Trump on Monday prepared to visit Texas to view the federal government’s response to Harvey’s devastating flooding as his administration vowed to help the millions of residents dealing with the catastrophic storm. Vice President Mike Pence said the administration would be there for the long haul to …

  North Lamar ISD Board of Trustees met in closed executive session Monday night and voted to sever ties with Superintendent John McCullough. The board announced that it will buy out the remainder of McCullough’s contract for an undisclosed amount. Assistant Superintendent Brandon Dennard will serve as Interim until McCullough’s replacement can …

  The tune up games are all over for area high school football teams. After playing their final scrimmages this past weekend teams will take to the field to start the season. The opening week will be Thursday, August 31, and Friday, September 1 with non-district action. — The Dallas Cowboys ride the …

  President Trump is coming to Texas tomorrow to survey Hurricane Harvey damage. Trump has been praising the government’s response to the storm on Twitter. He tweeted Sunday that he would be traveling to Texas as soon as he could go “without causing disruption.” Harvey could remain a tropical storm …

  The City of Paris Sanitation Department will maintain its normal collection schedule on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. Normal collection policy and procedures will apply. The Compost Site will be open on Saturday, September 2. If you have any questions, please call 903.784.9289 or 903.784.9277.

  Fannin County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace, Alan Hale, passed away of natural causes Friday night at his home in Leonard, surrounded by family and friends. Hale had served as JP for 13 years. He was 72.  His funeral will be today at 3:00 pm at Willow Wild …

  A joint investigation by Lamar County Deputies, Paris PD, Constables from Precincts 2 and 3 and the NE Texas Auto Theft Task Force has resulted in the arrest of four men for burglaries and vehicle thefts totaling about $141,000 in Paris and Honey Grove as well as Lamar and …