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More Than $1.3 Million Awarded In Big Tex Scholarship

DALLAS – May 9, 2024 – Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex® Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of supporting agriculture, education, and community involvement. We are proud to announce another year of supporting Texas students through scholarships towards furthering their education, with the State Fair …

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Paris ISD And Mathews Auto Group Presents GROWL Awards

  Paris ISD principals named winners for the April GROWL Awards “Getting Results from Outstanding Wildcat Leaders.” Joseline Cardiel, Kaelyn Usry, Sheree Turner, Lalonna West, Kim Smith, Yumeka Dangerfield, Tiffany Blassingame, and Michael Johnson are winners. Superintendent Althea Dixon and Assistant Superintendent Caleb Tindel conducted a drawing for grand prizes …

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Bridge Replacement And Repairs Scheduled

PARIS—Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that TxDOT will replace three bridges in Lamar County and repair one in Delta County. The contractor, THK Construction LLC, was granted 238 working days to complete these projects, valued at more than $3.7 million. The contractor anticipates starting work on May 14, 2024, …

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Thursday’s Sports

NBA Thursday East Semifinals G2 Cavaliers (0-1) at Boston Celtics (1-0) at 6:00 pm ESPN West Semifinals G2 Mavericks (0-1) at Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) at 8:30 pm ESPN In the east Wednesday, the Knicks lead the Pacers (2-0) with a 130-121 victory. NHL Thursday Avalanche (1-0) at Dallas Stars …

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More Thunderstorms

North and Central Texas Expect another round of scattered storms to develop near and along a stationary boundary this afternoon and evening. Many will likely remain dry, but they will become vital to severe if storms develop. The primary threats are giant hail and damaging wind gusts. We will also …

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Former Durant Police Officer Guilty Of Embezzlement

A former Durant Police Officer, arrested in April of last year for embezzlement, reached a plea agreement. Court documents show that Durant Police Department Lieutenant  Billy Joe Jones, 48, stole over $65,000 from money seized while he was a narcotics officer. They also accused him of pocketing nearly $40,000 from the local …

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McCurtain County Pedestrian Struck And Killed

A vehicle struck and killed Stormie Lane, 18, a female pedestrian from Broken Bow, while attempting to cross Hwy 3 shortly after 11:00 pm Tuesday. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the victim walked into the path of a pickup about ten miles west of Broken Bow. The driver of the …

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GOP Primary Runoff Election Day On May 28

The GOP primary election runoff is May 28. Early voting begins on May 20 and continues through May 24. Incumbent Texas House District 1 Representative Gary VanDeaver will face Chris Spencer, and for the District 12 Seat on the Board of Education, Incumbent Pam Little will face challenger Jamie Kohlmann. …

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Hopkins County Jail Bookings

  Deputies arrested Amario Feliciano Zamora, 25, of Sulphur Springs. They charged Zamor with Interfering with Railroad Property and later with Evading Arrest or Detention with a vehicle. Six people were arrested on felony drug charges in Hopkins County over the latest reporting period. They were all charged with possession …

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Titus County Jail Bookings

  Titus County arrested David Glenn Morrison on a Motion to Revoke on a Charge of Assault of a Family or Household Member by Impeding Breath or Circulation. At last report, he remained in jail.   Officials arrested Kolby Dwayne Roach, 32, of Mt Pleasant, on a warrant for Assault of …

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