News

December, 2021

• 10 December

  One Dead, One In Custody In Frankston

  Robert Mason Eckert III Anderson County Jail Officials arrested one person following a murder and hostage situation Thursday morning in the Frankston area. Authorities say a call came in around 1:30 am from a neighbor reporting multiple gunshots. Deputies responded and found a man dead on the front porch, identified …
• 9 December

  Christmas In Reno

  Christmas in Reno will be held Saturday (Dec 11) from noon to 5:00 pm at Reno Kiwanis Park. The event will feature holiday shopping with local vendors, karaoke, food, and many activities for children and adults. For more information, call 903-784-6581 or visit renotexas.us online. HOLIDAY SHOPPING FROM LOCAL VENDORS …
• 9 December

  PJC President Receives National Award

  PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin Dr. Pam Anglin, president of Paris Junior College, has received the 2021 Carol A. Luthman Meritorious Service Award from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). They presented the award as part of the SACSCOC virtual national meeting on Dec. 6. …
• 9 December

  Texas State Parks This Christmas

  Greet the Holiday Season at a Texas State Park, THC Historic Site AUSTIN— Texas State Parks and the Texas Historical Commission are hosting their biggest holiday season yet, with more than 80 unique holiday events happening across the state. This year, 47 Texas State Parks and eight State Historic Sites …
• 9 December

  Paris Police Report For Thursday (Dec 9)

  Paris Police responded to the 700-block of Pecan Court at 9:52 Wednesday night about a theft of a vehicle. The victim reported that they had accidentally left their personal belongings in their 2020 GMC Terrain, including the keys and that someone had stolen everything sometime between 6:00 pm and 9:00 …
• 9 December

  Paris HS Nominated For Community Connection School Of The Year

     WHO: Paris Wildcats, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, Suddenlink The Paris Wildcats is a finalist for the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Community Connection School of the Year award presented by Suddenlink. As a part of the recognition, longtime Paris resident Nancy Morgan was recognized for her service to the Paris community …
• 9 December

  CDL Licensing Available On Some Saturdays

  Texas hopes to ease the backlog of people trying to get their commercial driver’s licenses, and testing centers will be open the next two Saturdays. John Esparaza is the CEO, and President of the Texas Trucking Association, says Texas cut the number of CDL testing centers from 200 to 25 …
• 9 December

  Bill To Benefit Victims Families In “Cold Cases”

  A bill co-sponsored by Texas Congressman Michael McCaul has cleared the House Judiciary Committee. California Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell also sponsored the Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act. The bill would give family members the right to review a murder victim’s case file three years after being declared a “cold case.” …
• 9 December

  State Troopers Arrest Alleged Habitual Offender

  State Troopers arrested Bryan Deon Finch of Paris in Lamar County on a warrant for Theft of Property valued at more than $2,500 but less than $30,000. They say Finch is allegedly a Habitual Offender.
• 9 December

  Beto O’Rourke To Campaign In Paris

  Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke will be campaigning in Paris Saturday. He’ll appear at the Paris Market Square Farmers Market in Paris at 6:30 pm. He’ll explain why he is running for governor, what he believes is at stake, and how supporters can get involved.