News

July, 2021

• 7 July

  Paris Police Report For Tuesday (Jul 6)

  Listed Incidents Occurred between July 2 and July 5, 2021 Devonta Brown Officers investigating a Public Intoxication call in the 3300-block of Lamar and arrested Devonta Brown for Possession of Controlled Substances and Possession of Marijuana. Christopher Moxley On an unrelated call at the exact location, officers arrested Christopher Moxley …
• 7 July

  COVID Hospitalization On The Rise – Lack Of Vaccinations Blamed

  COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising, cases are starting to climb, and the “rush” to get vaccinated is long gone. Parkland Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Chang says coronavirus hospitalizations in North Texas have increased about 20%. And every single patient was unvaccinated. He says since older people are protected, most …
• 7 July

  Abbott Issues Orders To Public Utility Commision

  Governor Abbott is directing the Public Utility Commission to take immediate action to improve electric reliability across Texas. He’s asked the PUC to streamline incentives within the Ercot market to bolster reliable sources of power, like natural gas, coal, and nuclear power. The goal is to ensure that Texas has …
• 7 July

  Lamar County COVID Update

    The Paris–Lamar County Health District reported Tuesday there were 11 new cases of COVID. The latest number includes weekend cases that weren’t reported until Tuesday because of the holiday. The Texas DSHS reports 29 active cases in Lamar County, but the number of deaths from the virus remains steady …
• 7 July

  Turner Pipe Warns Of Layoffs

  The Paris News reports in Tuesday’s online edition that Turner Pipe has filed the paperwork for a possible large-scale layoff at the plant. The company said the cause is reduced customer orders associated with continuing uncertainties in the industry. However, the company did not say how many employees would be …
• 7 July

  Hopkins County Bookings

  Laura Elaine Ybanez A 19-year-old Sulphur Springs woman has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a home on Locust Street and stealing a PS3 game console and a bearded dragon lizard. Laura Elaine Ybanez was arrested for Criminal Trespass and Burglary of a Habitation. Her bond was set at $25,000. …
• 7 July

  Can-Help Toiletry Drive To Benefit Hopkins County Schools

  CAN-Help in Sulphur Springs is sponsoring a toiletry drive to support schools in Hopkins County. New items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, soap, combs/brushes, deodorant, lotion, sanitary napkins can be dropped off at the Alliance Bank Main Branch or CAN Help on Gilmer Street between now and July …
• 7 July

  125 Positive For COVID At Church Camp

  Clear Creek Community Church in League City reports that more than 125 people who attended a church camp last week along the Texas Gulf Coast have now tested positive for COVID-19. The church’s lead pastor posted on the church’s website that hundreds were exposed to COVID-19 at camp. And hundreds …
• 6 July

  From AARP – Do’s And Don’ts Of (Almost) Post Pandemic Travel

  COURTESY BRUCE HOROVITZ Bruce, Rachel, Evelyne, and Becca After endless pandemic months, that vacation you and your family are finally planning to take this summer is going to be a bit different. Ours sure was. My family of four just returned from a late-spring trip that, due to COVID-19 safety precautions, was …
• 6 July

  MAU Workforce Solutions Holding Instant Interviews

  Paris, TX – July 2021 – In response to the labor shortage in Texas, Governor Abbott announced that Texas would opt out of federal unemployment benefits relating to COVID-19. Now, more than ever, Texans need fast access to work opportunities. MAU Workforce Solutions is helping people get back to work …