News

August, 2022

• 18 August

  TABC Announces Back-To-School Undercover Operations

  The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will conduct undercover operations throughout August and September as tens of thousands of college and university students return to class across the state. The procedures will identify retailers who illegally sell alcohol to persons under 21. The undercover operations, known as minor stings, will occur …
• 18 August

  Broken Bow Chamber Junior Leadership Program

  The Broken Bow Junior Chamber Leadership program teaches the importance of giving back through community services. They established the program to provide opportunities for community-based education and leadership development to high school students. The Broken Bow Junior Chamber Leadership Program strives to produce capable student leaders equipped with the education …
• 18 August

  Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agenda For Monday 08.22

  The Court To Declare A Quorum. Consent Agenda. i) Approve Previous Meeting Minutes. Regular Meeting – 7/11/2022 Work Session – 8/8/2022 ii) Approval Of Utility Easements, Burial Of Telephone Cables, And Construction Of Water Distribution Facilities: a) The Court To Consider And Approve A Request From Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. To Construct Electrical …
• 18 August

  Sulphur Springs Council To Hold Special Session At 12.15pm On Tuesday 08.23

  An Executive Session will be at noon by Texas Government Code, Title 5, Chapter 551 – §551.071, Consultation with Attorney; and §551.087 Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Ashoka Steel.  Reconvene into an open session.  Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.  Discussion/Action on public hearing for …
• 18 August

  Prosper Man Caught Steeling Diesel

  Stock Photo Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Justin Price, 32, Wednesday, charging him with illegally possessing stolen items. They say Price stole diesel from worksites in Sabine and DeSoto parishes and then sold the fuel to 18-wheeler truck drivers in Caddo Parish. Price, from Prosper, Texas, was caught stealing …
• 18 August

  Paris Police Report For Thursday (Aug 18)

  Paris Police responded to the 700-block of SE 23rd Wednesday morning at 7:18 about a residential burglary. The victim reported that they worked nights and, this morning, found that someone had broken a window to access the inside of the residence. Once inside, the suspects stole three firearms. However, during …
• 18 August

  TxDOT Received $25M For Bike Trails

  TxDOT AWARDED $25M FOR LONG-DISTANCE BIKEWAYS ACROSS TEXAS. Funding will help build a statewide network for bicyclists and pedestrians. AUSTIN – Texas is taking another step forward in providing safe, long-distance travel options for bicyclists and pedestrians after TxDOT received $25 million in federal funds to expand two trail corridors …
• 18 August

  CitySquare Paris Intern Program For Fall Semester

  CitySquare Paris is seeking two interns for the fall 2022 semester. The positions are paid internships and have an educational stipend at the successful conclusion of the semester. “This is a perfect opportunity for a college student, recently retired persons who still wish to remain active,“ said Laura Woodroof, Program …
• 18 August

  Collin County Killer Executed

  Kosoul Chanthakoummane Texas executed Kosoul Chanthakoummane, 41, Wednesday evening after 6:00 for murdering Collin County Real Estate Agent Sarah Walker, age 40, in 2006. They found her stabbed more than 30 times in a McKinney model home. She had DNA evidence under her fingernails, condemning Chanthakoummane.
• 18 August

  Broadband Coming To Choctaw Nation

  The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden last November provides one billion dollars for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. Rob Griffin, the tribal broadband coordinator for the Choctaw Nation, will help create equal internet access for all. The Choctaw Nation has until September 1 to apply how it will …