News

July, 2021

• 24 July

  Weekly Roadwork Report

  TxDOT Atlanta District July 25-31, 2021 Bowie County  I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening the highway and reconstructing and widening the road. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, crews are replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing …
• 24 July

  Cooper Lake State Park

  Experience the Fun of Summer Before it’s Gone at Cooper Lake State Park! Cooper, TX— Summer is quickly drawing to a close, and schools are ready to begin. So why not spend the last few weeks of summer recreating, relaxing, and recharging with family and friends at Cooper Lake State …
• 23 July

  Paris Police Report For Friday (Jul 23)

  David Lee Simpson Paris Police stopped a vehicle in the 2600-block of N. Main Thursday morning at 4:07 for expired registration. The driver, David Lee Simpson, 46, of Campbell, possessed Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Wax and a pistol. They arrested and charged Simpson with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying …
• 23 July

  Things To Do Around Paris This Weekend

  The season for the Paris Farmers Market is open once again Saturdays through October from 8:00 am til 1:00 pm. There’s always a whole house of vendors selling items such as fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, coffee, loaves of bread and pastries, jams, pasta, pickles, soaps, artisan items, and so much …
• 23 July

  Lamar County COVID Update – Cases Continue To Increase

  Lamar County COVID-19 report for 7/21/2021 thru 7/22/2021. Additional deaths: 0 New cases: 22 Total cases: 6,372 Total PCR: 2,768 Total antigen: 3,308 Total antibody: 296 Total deaths: 115
• 23 July

  Texas Democratic Representative Returns From Washington

  State Rep. Philip Cortez-D, San Antonio Texas State Rep. Philip Cortez-D of San Antonio, who left Austin in protest of voting laws, says the decision to break ranks and return was one of the most complex decisions of his political life. In San Antonio, Cortez says he wants to work …
• 23 July

  Dems Urge Return To Covid Masking

  Don’t throw away your masks just yet. They may be making a comeback! The Biden Administration is under pressure from his party to reinstate mask mandates due to a spike in COVID cases. But Republicans are pushing back. Texas Congressman Michael Burgess says the Delta variant is hitting different parts …
• 23 July

  ERCOT Ready For Heat Wave

  The Electric Reliability Council of Texas expects to have a sufficient generation to serve all of Texas next week as temperatures soar across the state. As a result, the need for power next week could reach all times highs for ERCOT. The previous record is 74,820 megawatts, but ERCOT is …
• 23 July

  Paris ISD Sets Rules For Video Recording

  Paris ISD has put into writing a rule that has long been enforced prohibiting the cell phone recording of specific incidents on campuses. Students will still be allowed to record students in positive events such as sports, band, drill team, theater, etc. However, recording incidents such as fights or other …
• 23 July

  Paris Man Sentenced For Felony Criminal Mischief

  A Lamar County jury convicted Alfred Petersen of Paris of Criminal Mischief between $2,500-$30,000. Officials accused Peterson of using his motorized wheelchair to repeatedly ram a car waiting in the pickup line at Crockett Intermediate School. Peterson told the court he had no remorse for the incident, and the jury …