News

February, 2016

• 22 February

  Lamar County Human Resources Council Mardi Gras Fundraiser Friday

    The  Lamar County Human Resources Council is hosting a Mardi Gras Fundraiser Friday at 7pm at Love Civic Center in Paris to benefit the  Meals on Wheels Program.  David Whiteman and the Experience will provide musical entertainment and the meal will be provided by “ Catering 4 You”. There …
• 22 February

  Ratcliffe Seeks Speed Construction of Fannin County Lake

    US Congressman John Ratcliffe is co-author of a bill in the House of Representatives that would bypass the EPA and speed construction for a proposed new lake in Fannin County.  Most county officials support the construction of the Lower B’ois D’arc Reservoir and say it would bring economic growth …
• 22 February

  Turner Industries Seek Abatement Today in Commissioners Court

    The Lamar County Commissioners Court will consider a 10 year, 100 % tax abatement for Turner Industries when it meets this morning. If approved, the abatement would  be in effect until December 31, 2025.  Turner is a Texas owned company and is the largest pipe factory in the country.
• 22 February

  One Killed Five Injured in Crash Near Honey Grove

    One person was killed and five others were injured in a head on collision Sunday morning on FM 100 north of Honey Grove. Two people were flown to a Plano hospital and a man and three children were taken by ground ambulance to Paris Regional Medical Center. Two of …
• 22 February

  Developers Seek Paris City Council Support Tonight

    The Paris City Council will consider a proposal by two developers at tonight’s meeting that would allow the developers to obtain federal tax credits to build affordable housing in the city. State Street Housing wants to construct a new apartment complex in Paris near the Reno city limit. Brownstone …
• 21 February

  Weekly Roadwork Report

      TxDOT Atlanta District For Feb. 21-27, 2016 Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing a new bridge. IH 30 – From SH 8 to Anderson Creek, repairing pavement and installing new guard rails. Various lane closures. US 82 – From IH 30 …
• 21 February

  Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show and Sale

  The Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show and Sale gets underway this Thursday in the Civic Center Rodeo Arena.  Students from almost all of the Hopkins County schools will be participating along with their animals. It will be a great turnout this year. Here are the numbers for the FFA …
• 21 February

  One Killed In Suspected Road Rage Incident

  Released by the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information of a possible road rage incident that occurred on February 19, 2016 at approximately 3:15PM. The incident caused the death of a white male, who will not be identified as of …
• 21 February

  Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Making Bomb Threat

    An Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in the Eastern District of Texas. Parker Ryan Little, 19, of Wagoner, OK, pleaded guilty in federal court today to charges of making a false bomb threat in an appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Keith Giblin. According to information presented …
• 21 February

  KOYN Teacher of the Week for Feb. 22nd

    Congratulations to our KOYN Teacher of the Week is Kim Lacey 5th Grade Teacher at Bailey Intermediate. She was nominated by Tinslee Allan who said: “Mrs.Lacey is one of the most incredible teachers. I know she is very encouraging, funny, crazy and definitely the most loving to everyone!! Mrs.Lacey is …