Paris News

Choctaw County Deputies and Hugo Police Officers recovered a stolen Hugo church van. They arrested Brittany Stewart for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and booked her into the Choctaw County Jail. The van belonged to Christian Life Outreach Ministries.

The Paris Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors will meet in a regular session today, Apr 18, at 5:30 at City Hall. The board will receive an update on the city’s new branding initiative. The new logo, “Paris – Where Texans Reach Higher,” will also be used in Paris, the …

TXDOT CALLS FOR SAFE DRIVING IN WORK ZONES TO CONTINUE THE DOWNWARD TREND IN FATALITIES Work zone crash fatalities decreased for the first time since 2018 ATLANTA — Following a year in which work zone crashes killed fewer people in Texas, TxDOT calls on all drivers to stay vigilant and help …

Trey Harmon An officer stopped a vehicle in the 1500 block of E. Houston on a traffic violation, and the driver and passenger refused to identify themselves. The passenger was Trey Harmon, who admitted to having marijuana inside the vehicle. Hunt County wanted Harmon on an outside agency warrant for …

Rosalinda Mendoza In San Antonio, an eight-month-old baby girl died after her parents struggled over possessing a handgun. Police say the gun went off during that struggle, shooting the mother and her baby girl. Andrea Mendoza says her sister is under guard at a hospital, struggling to recover and grieve. …

On Friday, authorities in Northwestern New Mexico at Farmington released body camera footage of police officers opening fire and killing a homeowner after they showed up at the wrong address in response to domestic violence call. It occurred Apr 5 when police knocked twice and asked a dispatcher to confirm …

A bomb threat at the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin forced an evacuation of the building Sunday afternoon at about 4:30. The Austin PD posted on Twitter that DPS personnel evacuated the State Capitol and grounds in an abundance of caution. They gave the all-clear at approximately 7:23 pm. …

WFAA-Dallas, reports that the Texas House has passed the Texas Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program. The bill’s author State Representative James Talarico, estimates the measure could help Texans save 60-70% on prescription medications. Talarico says Texans pay the highest price for prescription medications in the world. The bill now goes …

Texas Parks and Wildlife reports snakes emerging from their dens across North Texas as temperatures warm up. Venomous snakes generally have slitted or elliptical pupils, while non-venomous snakes usually have round pupils. However, there are still certain exceptions, so if you encounter a snake, it’s best to stay away. Venomous …

The North Lamar ISD Board of Trustees will meet in regular session this evening at 6:00 in the Administration building, and they expect them to pass a resolution opposing school vouchers. The board will also consider not renewing the contract of a certified educator for an unannounced cause. They have …