Paris News

Last Saturday morning, March 9, around 1:18, Lone Star Police Officer Felipe Andrade worked a dog attack in the 200 block of Fannin St in Lone Star. A Pit Bull was attacking an older black male on the ground. Due to the preservation of life and circumstances, Officer Andrade fired …

David Ray Alcala Tuesday, police arrested David Ray Alcala at a residence in the 1500 block of Fairfax St. after receiving notification that they wanted him for an outstanding warrant from a March 1 incident. At that time, Alcala entered the residence of an estranged spouse without permission and assaulted …

The Oklahoma Senate has passed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent. The bill passed by a vote of 37 to nine and was sent to the House for consideration. A similar bill passed the Senate in 2023 but did not pass the House.

The City of McKinney has reached a preliminary agreement with Notes Live for the development of a 20,000-seat open-air amphitheater located on 46 acres at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and S.H. 121. This project, called the Sunset Amphitheater, represents a potential investment in the community of over $220 …

Hogs for Dogs is back at South Main Iron on Saturday, March 23, from 1:00 am until 4:00 pm. There’ll be Live Music, Burgers, a Silent Auction, and a Hot Dog Eating Contest! Sign up for the Hot Dog Eating contest through the Hogs for Dogs Facebook page. Come hungry …

Southern Faith Ministries of Deport offers free Easter Dinner for the Community on Easter Sunday, March 31. Meals will be delivered in Deport or can be picked up Easter Day around 5:00 pm. Please call or text Amber at (903) 227-1665 to reserve your meal.

Texas A&M University-Commerce invites the public to a free viewing event for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The event is scheduled from noon to 4:00 pm at A&M-Commerce’s Memorial Stadium, 1606 State Highway 24 in Commerce. Attendees will enjoy educational presentations, activities, and the perfect place to …

Juan Carlos Valdez Monday, the NE Texas Auto Theft Task Force officers, Paris Police, and Lamar County Deputies stopped a vehicle towing a stolen trailer in the 4400 block of FM 195. During the stop, another stopped behind the officer’s patrol vehicles, and when the driver, Juan Carlos Valdez, 36, …

The Longview News Journal reports that four Mount Pleasant City Council members collected thousands of dollars in travel reimbursements over three years. Texas DPS Sgt. Ethan Sartor confirmed that the Texas Rangers are investigating the council and some of its members. Since 2021, the City of Mount Pleasant has paid …

Texas is suing the federal government over new EPA rules designed to limit methane production by the oil and gas industry. The regulations aim to reduce methane emissions through measures like a ban on the routine flaring of natural gas produced at new oil wells. They also require oil companies …