Virtual Public Meeting for Loop 286 Improvements Set on July 16 PARIS – The Texas Department of Transportation will host an online virtual public meeting at 5:00 pm, Thursday, July 16, gathering public input on proposed improvements for Loop 286 around Paris in Lamar County. A pre-recorded audio and video …

Early voting in Titus County is underway until Monday through Friday until Friday (Jul 10) from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Election Office at 110 S. Madison is closed Friday (Jul 3) for the holiday weekend. Election Day is Tuesday (Jul 14). Republicans in Precinct 1 have a runoff …

Dustin Johnson reacts after sinking his putt on the 15th green during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Sunday, June 28, 2020, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NFL The NFL has fined the New England Patriots $1.1 million for inappropriately filming …

Paris Police responded to a man with a gun call in the 900-block of SE 23rd Friday afternoon at 2:51. Reportedly, the driver of a white Dodge Ram pick-up had lost control and struck a parked Ford pick-up that was sitting in a driveway. Witnesses advised that two occupants from …

Sunday, Jun 28 – 12:00 pm Where Confirmed Deceased Recovered Active Worldwide 10,166,544 502,772 5,301,684 4,195,753 The U.S. 2,615,658 128,237 1,081,793 1,405,628 Texas 148,845 2,406 78,248 71,943 Saturday, Jun 20 – 12:00 pm Where Confirmed Deceased Recovered Active Worldwide 8,832,385 464,227 4,457,584 3,744,962 The U.S. 2,312,305 121,619 957,204 1,233,482 Texas …

Saturday, East Texas Yamboree’s Facebook page posted that they canceled this year’s fireworks show. The decision came after much deliberation from The City of Gilmer and Upshur County COVID-19 Committee. They decided that the public’s safety is more important. The statement added that they wished each a safe and healthy …

Titus County Judge Brian Lee Titus County, the City of Mt Pleasant, and the COVID-19 leadership team have been meeting daily since mid-March. We are in constant communication to monitor the impact of COVID-19 in our community. Our objective is to maintain an acceptable level of infection while still allowing …

Saturday, Jun 27 – 12:00 pm Where Confirmed Deceased Recovered Active Worldwide 9,986,313 498,700 5,202,547 4,119,235 The U.S. 2,572,930 127,823 1,069,345 1,375,761 Texas 142,766 2,367 76,282 65,903 Saturday, Jun 20 – 12:00 pm Where Confirmed Deceased Recovered Active Worldwide 8,832,385 464,227 4,457,584 3,744,962 The U.S. 2,312,305 121,619 957,204 1,233,482 Texas …

Titus County COVID-19 added 21 new cases Friday for a total of 787 with five deaths. The count has moved back into the double digits each day, and there is free testing Sunday and Monday at Civic Center.

TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APPROVES TRANSIT FUNDS FOR SERVICES ACROSS THE STATE $76 million awarded to public transit programs statewide  Who, What, When, Where The Texas Transportation Commission approved approximately $76 million in transit funding at its June meeting. (Actual total: $76,119,986) State funds: $35 million Federal funds: $41 million  The …