News

October, 2022

• 4 October

  Two Accused Of Oil Field Theft

  On Aug 5, 2022, employees of Arcadia Operating LLC, a petroleum production company, reported an oil field theft to the Titus County Sheriff’s Office. It occurred off Farm to Market Highway 71 between the Maple Springs and Sugarhill Communities in Titus County. During the theft, the suspects caused substantial damage …
• 4 October

  Sherlock Holmes Opens At PJC

  The first production of the 2022-2023 Paris Junior College Drama season of “Weird Science” opens Thursday with the family-friendly show “Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular.” Brian Guehring wrote the play based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and runs from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8 …
• 4 October

  Hopkins County Chamber Connection 10.05.22

  By Butch Burney   It’s just a little over two weeks before the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, and stew tickets and merchandise are on sale! This year, tickets are $8 each, or four tickets for $28. You can purchase them at Alliance Bank, City …
• 4 October

  Paris Police Report For Tuesday (Oct 04)

  Paris Police responded to a theft in the 800-block of Oak St. at 1:06 Monday afternoon. Someone had stolen a shotgun and some cash from his residence, and the victim reported that two known people came to his place in the early morning hours and visited for a few hours. …
• 4 October

  Paris ISD Superintendent Paul Jones To Participate In TELI Superintendent Academy

    AUSTIN – The Thompson Executive Leadership Institute (TELI) in Austin announced that Paul Jones, Superintendent at Paris ISD, is the recipient of an academic scholarship. He will attend the 30th annual Superintendent Academy sponsored by the Thompson Executive Leadership Institute at Education Service Center Region 13 in Austin, Texas. …
• 4 October

  New TEA School Safety And Security Chief Appointed

    Governor Greg Abbott Monday announced John P. Scott as the new Chief of School Safety and Security within the Texas Education Agency (TEA), starting today, Monday, October 3. Following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Governor Abbott directed TEA to create the position of Chief of School Safety and …
• 4 October

  Experts Predicting Bad Flu Season

  Experts are warning that a bad flu season is about to begin. Flu numbers fell during COVID, but experts are predicting a resurgence. Baylor’s Dr. Peter Hotez says there has been a backlash against COVID vaccinations, spilling over into other seasonal viruses. He says the flu is also deadly, especially …
• 4 October

  Arrest Made In Oklahoma Cold Case Murder

  John Wesley Smith McCurtain County Jail The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 29-year-old cold case murderer in McCurtain County. They are holding 51-year-old John Wesley Smith in connection with the death of John Randall O’Steen. They found O’Steen’s body near the Arkansas border in 1993 after friends …
• 4 October

  Bowie Woman Convicted Of Capital Murder

  Taylor Parker Bowie County Jail After deliberating less than an hour, a Bowie County jury convicted Taylor Parker of Capital Murder and Kidnapping. They charged her with killing 21-year-old Reagan Hancock and cutting her unborn child from her womb. The baby was later pronounced dead. Parker now faces a possible …
• 4 October

  Titus County Sheriff’s Office Has Jailer Opening

  TCSO Facebook Post Titus County Sheriff’s Office seeks persons interested in a Law Enforcement career. No experience or certification is needed. However, we are willing to train and certify anyone committed to Law Enforcement with an excellent moral character and work ethic. Position: Jailer If interested, contact Captain David Price …