Paris News

“We Care Paris” is hosting an “Elderly Fundraiser” on Saturday, Jul 22, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at Wash Masters 3040 NE Loop 286. All donations will help with the overall health needs of our local elderly. Items needed include medications, AC/fans, healthcare & adult diapers. There will be …

The Red River Valley Homeless Coalition is hosting a Tennis Shoe Drive through Friday, Aug 11. They need new, unused shoes for people of all ages. The drive will serve a ten-county area, including Lamar, Red River, Delta, Hopkins, Titus, Wood, Camp, Cass, Morris, and Franklin Counties. An entire list …

The current heat spell in Northeast Texas has led to an uptick in pests. Specifically, fleas have been causing pet owners a lot of problems. East Texas Veterinarian Dr. Joy Neely said in her 20 years of practice, this is the worst summer for fleas she’s ever seen. She added …

A court sentenced the brother of retired NFL player Aqib Talib to 37 years in prison after taking a plea deal in a 2022 murder case. Prosecutors accused Yaqub Talib of fatally shooting 43-year-old youth football coach Michael Hickmon during a game in Lancaster. Formal sentencing is in August.

Hawkins — Jarvis Christian University biology professor Dr. Shakhawat Bhuiyan is the principal investigator on a new $2.25 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant titled “Interdisciplinary Research Infusion into STEM Education Undergraduate Program.” The new NSF grant continues over the next five years, starting August 1, 2023, and running through …

California has a new Powerball Billionaire! One lucky ticket sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market in Los Angeles was the only ticket across the country to match all six numbers in the Wednesday, July 19 Powerball draw, winning the $1 Billion Powerball Jackpot. The numbers were 07, 10, 11, 13, …

As of May 2023, national unemployment is at 3.4%, with little change from April. Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates by state demonstrate a rather sizable spectrum, ranging from just 1.9% in South Dakota to 5.4% in Nevada. In Northeast Texas, are is a list of counties and their unemployment rate. No. …

A heat wave that has consistently pushed temperatures well above 100 degrees across much of Texas this summer had family members of inmates on Tuesday calling for lawmakers to ensure that all of the state’s prisons are fully air-conditioned. Advocates and others have been highly critical of the lack of …

The US Department of Justice has announced that it’s assessing the situation on the Texas-Mexico border in the wake of reports that State Troopers were told to push back migrants into the Rio Grand and ordered not to give them water to drink. An assessment could be the first step …

Texas Rangers have notified the Bonham Police that two officers were under investigation. They placed the officers on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigation. Due to the continuing investigation, they released no other information.