News

November, 2022

• 4 November

  Severe Weather Today, Some Tornadoes Possible

  Severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening as an upper-level storm system moves through the area. The best storm potential and highest severe weather threat should be along and east of the Interstate 35 corridor, with large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes all possible with this …
• 4 November

  Native American Heritage Month Celebrated By Choctaw Nation

    The Choctaw Cultural Center’s Choctaw Day kicks off Native American Heritage month on Friday, Nov. 4, where guests can try traditional Choctaw foods, participate in Choctaw social dancing and watch stickball games. Then the annual Choctaw Powwow will begin at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant, where more than …
• 4 November

  Last Day Of Early Voting

  Today is the last day of early voting for Tuesday’s General Election. At stake are national races for each congressional seat and the top positions in state government. There are also judicial elections and some places in the county government. In addition, several local school districts have bond issue elections.
• 4 November

  RRVVM Hosting Veterans Day Ceremonies

  The Red River Valley Veterans Memorial will host Veterans Day ceremonies Sunday, November 6, at Love Civic Center. It will get underway with patriotic music by the Chisum High School Band at 1:40 pm. The featured speaker will be retired Rivercrest educator Frank Stubblefield of Bogata, who flew B-29s in …
• 4 November

  Free First Responders Breakfast At First Christian Church, Paris

  First Christian Church Paris The complimentary monthly First Responders Breakfast at First Christian Church in Paris is Saturday morning at 8:30. The meal will include Bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, biscuits, and gravy.
• 4 November

  Hogs For Dogs To Benefit Lamar County Humane Association

  Hogs for Dogs, a Lamar County Humane Association benefit, will be held at South Main Iron, 255 First St. SW, Downtown Paris, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. The event will feature live music, a $10 hamburger dinner, a silent auction, and a 50/50 drawing.
• 4 November

  Bicyclist Found Dead On Northeast Texas Trail

  Thursday, a bicyclist was found dead on the Northeast Texas Trail between Merit and Farmersville. Hunt County Deputies say a friend found the man unresponsive and called 911. First responders declared the unidentified man dead, and there was no sign of foul play.
• 4 November

  Sulphur Springs Day At TAMU-Commerce Saturday Nov 5

  Texas A&M University-Commerce is partnering with Sulphur Springs for the CommUniverCity Day on Saturday, Nov. 5, when the Lions football team hosts Northwestern State. The Lions will highlight and honor local educators, youth programs, and residents. There will be on-field photos, hospitality, team interaction, and a fun family zone. For …
• 4 November

  Epilepsy Awareness Fundraiser In Sulphur Springs

  There will be an epilepsy awareness fundraiser set for this tomorrow from 1100 am to 4:00 pm at First Baptist Church’s ROC. The fundraiser will include a car show, vendors, and a spaghetti lunch. All proceeds go to the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas.
• 4 November

  Hazardous Weather Outlook

  North and Central Texas Friday and Friday night Scattered to widespread thunderstorms are expected across much of the region this afternoon and evening. Some storms may become severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. The best chances for thunderstorms and the highest severe weather threat will be …