The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court extended the burn ban for another 30 days, effective immediately.Its possible that the ban could be terminated earlier based on a determination by the Texas Forest Service or the court.
Read More »Fannin County Authorities Looking for Police Impersonator
Authorities are looking for someone driving around the Fannin County town of Trenton impersonating a police officer. One of the incidents happened over the weekend near FM 815 and CR4900, when a driver was pulled over by a vehicle using red and white flashing light. The driver called 911 …
Read More »Man Arrested in Denison on Fannin County Charge
Denison police arrested a man wanted by Fannin County authorities. Howard Lane had allegedly been riding an ATV on private property near Baiiley, and the property owner called authorities when he refused to leave. Lane was later spotted riding his ATV on CR3310, but managed to evade officers who …
Read More »Paris Police Report for Tuesday Feb. 14th
Paris police are investigating the report of a robbery of an elderly man that occurred in the 1300 block of Bonham. Officers were told that a black female unknown to the complainant had come to a residence asking for assistance. Once inside, the suspect pushed the victim to the …
Read More »Choctaw County Woman with Drugs and Weapons Charges Captured After Escape Attempt
A Boswell woman who had been arrested over the weekend by Choctaw County deputies on drug and weapons charges was taken to the hospital on Monday for medical reasons. Gwendalynn Williams then escaped from the hospital by crawling out of a window. She was found several hour later near …
Read More »High School Basketball Results Plus Pitcher and Catcher Report This Week
Paris – Tonight the playoffs begin for area high school girls basketball. The North Lamar Pantherette’s are up against Brownsboro at 6pm at Royse City. The game will be carried on MIX 107.7. In class 3A, Prairiland plays Queen City at 6 at Mt. Vernon. And in Class 2A, …
Read More »Oklahoma Governor Announces Burn Ban for Most of State
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has banned almost all outdoor burning for most of the state. THe ban covers a total of 53 counties and includes all of the Texoma counties north of the Red River. The ban forbids campfires, bonfires or setting fire to any forest, grass, woods or …
Read More »Choctaw County Deputies Conduct Drug Bust in Boswell
Choctaw County deputies conducted a raid on a residence north of Boswell Sunday morning and recovered methamphetamine, marijuana, stolen guns and a stolen chainsaw. A police scanner was also discovered. Stacy and Gwendalynn Williams were arrested without incident. Investigators believe that the couple was manufacturing and selling the meth.
Read More »Paris Police Report for Monday Feb. 13th
Paris police observed 36 year old Mandy Day in the 3200 block of Clarksville and knew that she was wanted on outstanding warrants. The warrants were for credit/debit card abuse and a misdemeanor. Day was taken into custody. Paris Police were notified of a person with an outstanding warrant …
Read More »PJC Announces New Program for Career Development
A new program at Paris Junior College – is targeting people with a high school diploma or GED who want to start college to pursue a career. The Adult Education and Family Literacy program will be offered at PJC from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays or 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays and will provide information …
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