UIL State Executive Committee to Meet   AUSTIN, Texas —The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League will convene at 9:00 am on Tuesday (Aug 6) at the Courtyard Marriott in Pflugerville to determine the eligibility of student-athletes.   A schedule of tomorrow’s hearings follows.  HEARING (AA-DD) 9:30 a.m. AA. …

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled Nearly $2.9 Billion in July (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.86 billion in July, 4.3 percent more than in July 2018. “Texas sales tax revenue growth in July was moderate, with services and restaurant sectors leading the growth,” Hegar …

TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 4-10, 2019   On Sunday (Aug 4), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews will be replacing a message board on an overhead sign bridge on I-30 eastbound near the Franklin and Titus County Line. It will require the exit to close from 7:00 am until …

Traver Bratcher On Thursday, Paris Police Officers responded to a hit and run accident in the 100-block of Graham Street. The victim told officers a subject had run into the rear of her vehicle and then left the scene without giving any information. Officers located the run vehicle in the …

Lisa Ashlock On Wednesday, a Paris Police Officer made contact with Lisa Ashlock in the 2000- block of Cleveland. Reportedly, had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Officers found a baggie of methamphetamine on Ashlock during the booking. Ashlock was charged with Bond Surrender warrant and also for Possession of …

Conagra Brands, Inc. Recalls Canned Beef Products WASHINGTON, July 31, 2019 – Conagra Brands, Inc., a Milton, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 32,400 pounds of canned beef products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says it is due to a potential processing defect. That defect …

I-30 Eastbound Traffic will be detoured Sunday near Mt Vernon so the message board on the sign can be replaced. It will be Sunday (Aug 4) from 7:00 am until noon, or until the work is completed. It is on I-30 eastbound beginning at Exit 150 east of Mt Vernon …

Texarkana Chamber hosts “Breakfast with Boozman.” The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce will host a Breakfast with Senator John Boozman on Wednesday (Aug 7) at 7:30 am for its members. The event will be held at First United Methodist Church located at 400 E. 6th Street in Texarkana, AR. There …

  Efforts to Fight Salvinia on Caddo Lake Expand WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 – Uncertain, Texas Today ground was broken to expand existing Weevil rearing efforts. The Caddo Biocontrol Alliance is doubling capacity to produce weevils that exclusively live in, feed on, and damage the world’s worst aquatic weed – Giant …

  A&M-Commerce wins Lone Star Conference SAAC Cup for the third straight year. COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce Student-Athlete Advisory Council was named the winner of the 2018-19 Lone Star Conference SAAC Cup on Sunday at the LSC SAAC Retreat. A&M-Commerce hosted this year’s SAAC Retreat for the first …