News

April, 2022

• 13 April

  Lamar County COVID Report

  As of the latest report from the Paris-Lamar County Health District, there are no PCR, Antigen, or Antibody COVID tests. Additionally, there are no recent fatalities reported, and currently, there is only one active case of the virus.
• 13 April

  Reno To Get New Fire Truck

  The Reno City Council has voted to purchase a new firefighting vehicle for the volunteer fire department. The cost is just a little over $720,000, and the city will use the Federal American Rescue Plan money to pay for the new vehicle. The city will get possession of the fire …
• 13 April

  Easter Eggs In Paris

  The public is invited to Easter activities at the Sam Bell Maxey House in Paris on Saturday between 10:00 am and noon. There will be crafts, games, and an egg hunt divided this year into children’s age groups. Children should arrive early for their assigned age groups’ egg hunt times. …
• 13 April

  SPCA Caring For Pets Rescued From Fatal Fire

  The SPCA of Texas responded to a request from the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office to provide care for about 20 pets that survived a deadly house fire in an unincorporated area between Greenville and Wolfe City. There were 19 cats and one dog that survived the fire, which claimed the …
• 13 April

  Hopkins County Jail Bookings

  Cristian Lonnie Jackson Officials served a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man in jail on a narcotics charge with another felony warrant. Cristian Lonnie Jackson is now additionally charged with first-degree felony aggravated robbery, and the judge denied a new bond. Nicholas Chase Trimble Hopkins County arrested 33-year-old Nicholas Chase Trimble on …
• 13 April

  Free Airplane Rides For Kids

  The Experimental Aircraft Association will host its annual Young Eagles flights on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 am until noon at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport. The association and local pilots will donate their time and airplanes to give free flights to children ages eight to 17. In addition, the children …
• 13 April

  Hazardous Weather Outlook – 4:30 am

  North and Central Texas Today and Tonight. A cold front will move across the region Wednesday morning and early afternoon, with a line of thunderstorms expected to develop along the front. The most excellent chances will be across East Texas. Some storms may be severe, with damaging winds and hail …
• 12 April

  90 Day Stop Sign Study Ends

  The 90 day STOP, LOOK AND BE SAFE study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Paris is closing. They begin Wednesday, April 13, 2022, around 9:00 am on Lamar Ave and 8th SE. The City of Paris Traffic Crew working with TxDOT, will remove …
• 12 April

  Mexican Truckers Protesting Gov. Greg Abbott

  Commercial traffic at a key South Texas border crossing has stopped after Mexican truckers Monday blocked north and southbound lanes from Mexico. They are protesting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to have state troopers inspect northbound commercial vehicles, historically a job done by the federal government. The bridge connecting Pharr …
• 12 April

  Birthday And 75-Cent Ice Cream Cone

  Dairy Queens across Texas are celebrating their 75th anniversary with a special treat. All DQ restaurants will offer $0.75 cones through Sunday, April 24. Fans can enjoy a small cone or small and classically dipped cone with that crunchy chocolatey coating. Nearly 600 Texas locations offer a uniquely Texas-centric hot food …