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Marlin High School in Central Texas postponed its graduation ceremony Saturday after only five of the 33 seniors met the requirements. However, the district superintendent said he had done all he could, giving the failing students numerous opportunities to complete their classroom work. Marlin is about 30 miles southeast of …

Governor Greg Abbott signed The Texas CROWN Act into law on Saturday. The CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race. The push for the governor to sign the bill came after …

According to Mt Pleasant Fire Chief Larry McRae, Mt Pleasant’s Bowling Alley fire hit Monday morning just before 6:00 during a shift change at the fire department. Hence, at least 24 firefighters worked the blaze and had it under control quickly. At this time, it is not suspicious, and as …

  Como-Pickton | Dodd City | Rains May 30-June 3, 2023 Red and Charline McCombs Field – The University of Texas at Austin Tuesday, May 30 Conference 1A 10:00 am Neches (15-3) vs. D’Hanis (13-6-1) 1:00 pm Hermleigh (20-6) vs. Dodd City (9-10-1) Conference 2A 4:00 pm Crawford (34-2) vs. …

TxDOT Paris District  May 28 – June 3 Delta, Lamar, and Red River Counties Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561. SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to the Texas-Oklahoma state line, watch …

The Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. The final vote was 121-23 in favor of impeachment, with two members voting present and three absences. The House suspended Paxton from office until the result of a trial in the Senate. They expect the Senate will …

Contact: Kelly Cowan MPISD to conduct active shooter drill Mount Pleasant ISD, Titus Regional Medical Center, local law enforcement, and first responders will conduct an active shooter drill at Mount Pleasant High School on Wednesday, May 31. The full range of participants, including student and staff volunteers, are expected to …

Danny Crossland Thursday afternoon at 4:27, officers and Texas Rangers responded to the 2800 block of Stillhouse Rd. where they arrested Danny Crossland on warrants out of Louisiana. Louisiana wanted Crossland for Computer-Aided Solicitation of a Minor and Indecent Behavior with Juveniles. Both charges are Felonies. Crossland was booked and …

  The community is invited to attend a program to observe Memorial Day on Monday May 29 @10:00am at the Love Civic Center Pavilion in Paris. There will be a wreath laying ceremony following the program at the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial.

  The DPS is reminding drivers to celebrate this unofficial kickoff to summer safely so that everyone can enjoy their holiday. Today through May 29, the Texas Highway Patrol will participate in Memorial Day enforcement efforts including Click It or Ticket and Operation CARE. Click It or Ticket is an …