News

December, 2021

• 9 December

  Bill To Benefit Victims Families In “Cold Cases”

  A bill co-sponsored by Texas Congressman Michael McCaul has cleared the House Judiciary Committee. California Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell also sponsored the Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act. The bill would give family members the right to review a murder victim’s case file three years after being declared a “cold case.” …
• 9 December

  State Troopers Arrest Alleged Habitual Offender

  State Troopers arrested Bryan Deon Finch of Paris in Lamar County on a warrant for Theft of Property valued at more than $2,500 but less than $30,000. They say Finch is allegedly a Habitual Offender.
• 9 December

  Beto O’Rourke To Campaign In Paris

  Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke will be campaigning in Paris Saturday. He’ll appear at the Paris Market Square Farmers Market in Paris at 6:30 pm. He’ll explain why he is running for governor, what he believes is at stake, and how supporters can get involved.
• 9 December

  Donations For Gifts Of Love Due Friday 12.10

  The adoption cards and gifts associated with the cards for the Gifts of Love program are due back no later than Friday. After that, you can drop them off at either adoption sites, Paris Coffee Co, or South Main Iron. Those who do not have time to shop for items …
• 9 December

  North Lamar’s Conner Watson Signs With Carl Albert State College

  North Lamar High School senior Conner Watson signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Carl Albert State College in Poteau, Oklahoma, beginning in 2022-2023. Carl Albert is an NJCAA Division 1 school. Watson is a pitcher and third baseman for the Panthers. Head baseball Coach Bric Steed …
• 9 December

  Paris ISD Future Teachers Headed To State

  Twelve Paris High students qualified to advance to the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) during the Area 6 contest held recently in Pittsburg. The State contest will be in March. The PHS chapter sponsors are Emily Steele and Nicole Heer. State qualifiers are: 2022 Area Vice President: Lizette Rodriguez …
• 9 December

  Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell Reports To Council On COVID

  Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell reports the number of active cases of COVID in Hopkins County fell from 122 to 44 in November but quickly rebounded to 65. Likewise, the number of COVID cases at the hospital dropped to two in November but then bounced to nine as of …
• 9 December

  Sulphur Springs Senior Center Chili Contest

  The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center is still looking for chili cooks for the Chili Cookoff on Friday, Dec. 10. First, the judging of the chili, and then seniors citizens eat while the chili Winners get a trophy, certificate of award, bragging rights, and a prize from Carriage House Manor. …
• 9 December

  Sulphur Springs Council OK’s Parking Ordinance On I-30 South Service Road

  The Sulphur Springs City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance that establishes a no parking zone on the south side of East Shannon Road between South Broadway Street and Mockingbird Lane. They passed the bill for the safety of motorists exiting restaurant driveways onto East Shannon Road. The ordinance does …
• 9 December

  Hopkins County Blue Santa Fills All Boxes

  Thanks for everyone’s hard work! The Hopkins County Blue Santa campaign collected enough funds and toys to fill the boxes this year. They completed the boxes, now they give them out this Saturday, Dec 11, at the North front entrance under the awning of the First United Methodist Church on …