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Pandemic-era SNAP benefits expire today, and North Texans will feel it. Families will see reduced benefits of at least $95 a month. The government is urging SNAP recipients to go to yourtexasbenefits.com to update their information. They could be missing out on some benefit dollars they might need to be …

At this week’s Paris City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to hire Solid Waste Specialists to prepare a request for proposals for the privatization of commercial and residential trash service. However, going out for recommendations, collecting bids, and choosing a company to manage the trash could take six to …

The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office had another telephone scam after someone identified himself as a Sgt. Jones or Sgt. Johnson informed a victim they had missed jury duty. The suspect tried to extort money to have the warrant canceled. The Sheriff’s Office will not call you about a warrant or …

A grand jury indicted Jeromy Joe Spearman, 47, of Leonard, for manslaughter in connection to a fatal hunting trip in October of 2021. Spearman was hunting with Christopher Wrinkle, 31, when he allegedly shot Wrinkle in the chest. Spearman faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

State Representative Bryan Slaton, who represents Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties in the state legislature, has filed a bill that provides Texas families with property tax relief based on their family size. He says the bill will help promote couples getting married, staying married, and having or adopting children. …

North and Central Texas Isolated severe or strong thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday, with mainly a threat of large hail. These storms could start as early as 7:00 am and continue through midday, affecting the I-20 and I-30 corridors. South Central and Southwest Arkansas, North Central and Northwest Louisiana, Southeast …

BASKETBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS   REGION II STATE FINALS GIRLS Thursday Conference 3A Semifinals 1:30 p.m. – Fairfield (38-2) vs. Winnsboro (31-8) 3:00 p.m. – Holliday (32-3) vs. Columbus (31-4) Friday, March 3 Friday Conference 2A Semifinals 8:30 a.m. – Lipan (33-3) vs. Martin’s Mill (31-6) 10:00 a.m. – Gruver (29-5) …

March is National Athletic Training Month Northeast Texas Community College would like to recognize all the Area Athletic Trainers who go above and beyond to care for the athletes they serve. March is National Athletic Training Month, and the slogan is “There’s an AT for that” this year. You see …

Tornados After a disaster like a tornado leaves many people with the daunting task of rebuilding, unfortunately, as the rebuilding begins, deceitful contractors descend on the region looking to make a quick buck off victims. Homeowners undergoing the stresses and strains common after losing a home often fall prey to …