News

March, 2016

• 7 March

  High School Hoops in Today’s Local Sports

    Paris – The High school basketball regional tournaments took place over the weekend.  At the Field House at Texas A&M Commerce the 5th ranked Paris Wildcats were unable to hold on to a 12 point lead, falling to Dallas Lincoln 73-66.  Paris finishes their season with a 33-3 record …
• 7 March

  Paris Woman Arrested for Firearms Possession By Felon

    A Paris Police Officer made contact with  37 year old Shareka Scales  in the 1500 block of NE 14th and found that she was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant.  Scales was taken into custody for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and other other misdemeanor charges. …
• 7 March

  Chisum ISD Board to Hear About Bond Election

    The Chisum ISD Board of Trustees will meet tonight and hear a presentation from a representative of Powell and Leon, LLP  about the upcoming bond election on May 7.  Trustees are considering postponing the bond election because there are no unopposed candidates for the board election on the same …
• 7 March

  Fannin County Crash on Hwy 56 Claims Two Lives

    Two people were killed at about 8:40 Sunday night in a head on collision on Hwy 56 in Fannin County about a half mile west of Honey Grove. Pronounced dead at the scene were the driver of one vehicle, 39 year old Rachael Lynn Roberts and a passenger 8 year …
• 6 March

  Get Ready For A Rain Maker

      Expect showers and thunderstorms for much of the upcoming work week. An adamant storm system will affect the region. The threat of severe thunderstorms will increase on Tuesday with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible. The primary threat for most will be heavy rainfall and flash flooding Tuesday …
• 6 March

  District Court Jury Call Cancelled for Monday March 7

      The Jury panel summoned to report for the 62ND DISTRICT COURT on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. HAS BEEN CANCELLED.   If you have a question regarding your summons please call the District Clerk’s office at (903) 737-2427 and a clerk will be glad to help you.
• 5 March

  Weekly Roadwork Report

      TxDOT Atlanta District For March 6-12, 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 …
• 4 March

  Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar

      Texas Comptroller Announces Launch of Program Recognizing Government Transparency (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the launch of the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program, which commends local governments that achieve specific transparency goals. The agency will recognize government entities that provide easy online access not only to …
• 4 March

  UPDATE – Quitman Man Jailed For Injury To Daughter

        Wood County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a case of child abuse and injury to a child following notification by ETMC in Quitman of a two month old female child with multiple fractured bones. The first information was that the infant had four fractured ribs on each …
• 4 March

  Pittsburg-Camp CofC

      Happy Thursday! Saturday (Mar 5) it is Ace-Deuce Band during the sleazy bar party outfit contest at Barefoot Bay. Camp County Habitat for Humanity wants to show off their new office at 200 W. Marshal. We will cut a ribbon Tuesday (Mar 15) at 4:30 pm. They’ll serve …