News

July, 2022

• 4 July

  Chicago Area Mass Shooting Person Of Interest In Custody

  Robert E Crimo III Highland Park Illinois Police Department A person of interest in a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb that left six dead, and they sent more than two dozen people to hospitals, with one in custody. Robert E. Crimo, III, was …
• 4 July

  CitySquare Paris Receiving Major Grant

  During the spring grant cycle, TMF awarded $1,293,175 to 49 nonprofit organizations and churches serving in one of four areas of focus. These focus areas were recently reassessed and redefined by the grants committee to include improving the condition of those living in poverty, faith-based outreach, community programs and services, …
• 4 July

  Plane Crash Near Mt. Pleasant

  The National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed the crash of a small plane Sunday night at about 11:00 near a tree line just off CR4530 north of the airport in Mt. Pleasant. Tri-County Press reported that four people on the plane were flown to hospitals in Tyler. According to FlightAware, …
• 4 July

  Four-Way Stop At Como

  Watch for Intersection Changes at FM 69 and SH 11 in Como PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that work to create a four-way stop at FM 69 and State Highway 11 at Como in Hopkins County is Wednesday, July 6. Officials said that TxDOT would place stop …
• 2 July

  Firework Saftey

  The safest fireworks are at a professional show. Independence Day celebrations allow Texans to enjoy a firework show put on by professionals. “If you want to see great fireworks, save money, and stay safe, go to a professional show,” said State Fire Marshal Orlando Hernandez. “Our office has issued more …
• 1 July

  Morris County Under Burn Ban

  Morris County added its name to Texas’s growing list of burn bans.
• 1 July

  Your SWEPCO Bill Is Up This Month

  AEP-Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers should expect an increase in their energy bills beginning this month. The Public Utility Commission of Texas in late February approved SWEPCO’s request for a rate increase. A Texas residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month will see a hike of about $8.31 per …
• 1 July

  Monkeypox Amongst Us

  The Texas Department of State Health Services has identified multiple cases of monkeypox spreading within the state. There has been a total of 12 monkeypox cases identified in Texas residents. Three patients said they did not travel out of Texas before catching monkeypox. Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, rash, and …
• 1 July

  Central Texas Man Wants Reduction For Insurrection

  Christopher Ray Crider Central Texas vineyard owner Christopher Ray Grider, 40, is asking a federal judge to dismiss five of the nine charges against him for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. A superseding indictment added a third felony charge and one misdemeanor count …
• 1 July

  Paris Police Report For Friday (Jul 01)

  Paris Police would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. We ask that you remember to drink responsibly. Designate a driver if you must drink, and never drink and drive. Enjoy your family and celebrate the USA’s 247th birthday!!! Paris Police responded to 69 calls for …