News

June, 2024

• 3 June

  Thunderstorm Watch Until 8:00 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8:00 pm for the following counties in Southeast Oklahoma and Northeast Texas. In Oklahoma, McCurtain County. Bowie, Cass, Marion, Morris, Red River, and Titus are in Northeast Texas.
• 3 June

  TWC Launches New Grant Program Investing In Texas’ Future Workforce

  Texas public junior colleges, technical institutions, and nonprofits with experience upskilling Texans for high-demand occupations are encouraged to apply AUSTIN—The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund, a program designed to increase qualified workers in high-demand occupations. The program was created …
• 3 June

  More Thunderstorms

  North and Central Texas Today and Tonight Today, expect isolated to scattered thunderstorms. There is a low risk of large hail and damaging wind gusts. Monday through Saturday Be aware that a line of storms is likely to traverse the Red River area continuing into Monday. This could bring about …
• 3 June

  Paris Police Report For Monday, June 3

  Sunday, officers attempted to contact Tywan DeKesh Dawson, 45, in the 400 block of E. Provine St. Dawson refused to stop walking and speak with officers. Officers pursued him on foot while he attempted to enter a residence in the area. Dawson pulled and pushed the officers. He was grounded …
• 3 June

  One Dead In Sulphur Springs Crash

      On Monday, June 03, 2024, at 1:16 a.m. officers responded to  eastbound Interstate 30 near the 124-mile marker in reference to a  major crash.   According to the investigation, a 2021 Tesla was eastbound on  Interstate 30 and left the roadway and struck the trailer of a truck  tractor …
• 3 June

  Bridge Repairs Planned In Five Area Counties

  PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that several bridges in five counties will undergo maintenance and erosion control repairs beginning June 2. The contractor, DCC Construction and Services LLC, a renowned name in the industry, has been granted 213 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project …
• 3 June

  Hurricane Season Could Pose Problems For Texas

  This hurricane season comes with a warning for Texans. It’s June, which is the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. And it comes as rain has pounded much of the state. State climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon says an early storm would be dangerous because the ground is saturated. He says the …
• 3 June

  Choctaw Nation To Host Feeding Program

  The Choctaw Nation is pleased to announce the availability of free meals for children across Southeastern Oklahoma this summer. The funding for these meals is provided by the USDA and is accessible to all, regardless of nationality and with no discrimination. We understand the importance of convenience for families, which …
• 3 June

  New Store Coming To Paris Town Center

  Someone published an ad last week about a new store opening and looking for a store manager. Reports indicate that the store, Five Below, will be moving into the Paris Town Center, but no expected opening date has been disclosed.
• 3 June

  Construction Of Bug Tussle Wind Ranch To Begin This Year

  Expect the Bug Tussle Wind Ranch construction this year and be completed by 2026. Most of the $300 million project will be in Lamar County, with the rest being constructed in Fannin County. The Federal Infrastructure Bill tax credits will finance a partial of the turbines.