News

February, 2016

• 8 February

  KOYN Teacher of the Week Monday Feb. 8th

    Congratulations to our KOYN Teacher of the Week is Alison Reese 3rd Grade teacher at Hugo Elementary. She was nominated by Dakota who said: Ms. Reese should be the next teacher of the week because she goes above and beyond to help each of her students. She loves each …
• 8 February

  Lamar County Commissioners to Discuss Paris Wine Fest

    Lamar County commissioners will meet in regular session this morning and discuss the upcoming Paris Wine Fest.  It’s proposed that the courthouse again be used as the starting point, where information packets can be distributed. The Fest is scheduled for April 9 from 6pm – 9 pm.  Other agenda …
• 8 February

  Bond Election on North Lamar ISD Board’s Agenda Tonight

    The North Lamar ISD Board of  Trustees will discuss a possible bond election at tonight’s meeting. Public input on the proposal will also be invited at the meeting. Trustees will also discuss going out for bids for new band uniforms because the program  has grown so much recently. Tonight’s …
• 8 February

  Paris City Council Talks Public Transportation Tonight

    The Paris City Council will discuss a proposed public transportation system  for the city at tonight’s meeting.  Under the proposal, the city would put up $25,000 for the system, which will be run by the Ark Texas Council of Governments with a $100,000 grant.   Senior citizens and disabled people …
• 7 February

  Hopkins County Woman Dies In Crash

      31 year old Haley Nicole Pogue killed was killed early Sunday  in a single vehicle crash in Hopkins County. It reportedly happened on Hatchetville Road at about 2am. State Troopers say that the vehicle Pogue was driving hit a tree near FM 71.  She was pronounced dead at …
• 5 February

  Hopkins County Chamber Connection

        by Meredith Caddell Saddle Up & Save the Date…2/18 is the 90th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dust off your boots and put on your jeans for a rip-roarin’ good time at the 90th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet/Annual Membership Meeting!  This is a great night to …
• 5 February

  Daingerfield Teacher Suspended

    A teacher in the Daingerfield ISD has been suspended for what was called “ unprofessional conduct”. The district issued a statement confirming the investigation and suspension, but declined to provide further details or comment on the incident.  
• 5 February

  ET Homeowner Stops Burglar

      A East Texas homeowner thwarted a would-be armed burglar. 28 year old Kevin Mitchell Gonzales was arrested after he tried to enter the Longview homeowner’s garage and began fighting with the man. Gonzales fired one round from his gun during the scuffle. The homeowner got the gun away …
• 5 February

  NE Texas Woman Rescued From House Fire

    An elderly Northeast Texas woman and her pets were rescued from a fire at their home in the Liberty Eylau Community Thursday afternoon. A camper trailer and a 3-story building were a total loss. The home next door was also damaged. A neighbor went into the home and got …
• 5 February

  PHones, INternet To Be Done Monday At Civic Center, Ag Life Extension

    On Monday, February 8, and worst-case scenario, Tuesday and Wednesday, the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will not be accessible by phone or internet due to work being done on the system. Individuals needing assistance are welcome to drop by in person and …