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The Paris Economic Development Corporation has awarded a $20,000 contract to DeadCat Media. They expect to improve branding for the City of Paris and the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce. The local company was the low bidder for an improved website project.

A DeKalb man driving a stolen car was arrested after leading police from multiple jurisdictions on a high-speed chase that at times reached 122 mph. A DeKalb officer spotted 27-year-old Mason Whillock and then took off. Bowie County Deputies and New Boston Police joined the effort, which ended on Highway …

They will hold this year’s Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, Oct. 1, on the downtown plaza. The event features a steak cook-off which will include an expected 40-plus cook team, educational trade show, a free Bobby Irwin concert, and more. Cooks have until Sept. 1 …

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will conduct undercover operations throughout August and September as tens of thousands of college and university students return to class across the state. The procedures will identify retailers who illegally sell alcohol to persons under 21. The undercover operations, known as minor stings, will occur …

The Broken Bow Junior Chamber Leadership program teaches the importance of giving back through community services. They established the program to provide opportunities for community-based education and leadership development to high school students. The Broken Bow Junior Chamber Leadership Program strives to produce capable student leaders equipped with the education …

Stock Photo Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Justin Price, 32, Wednesday, charging him with illegally possessing stolen items. They say Price stole diesel from worksites in Sabine and DeSoto parishes and then sold the fuel to 18-wheeler truck drivers in Caddo Parish. Price, from Prosper, Texas, was caught stealing …

Paris Police responded to the 700-block of SE 23rd Wednesday morning at 7:18 about a residential burglary. The victim reported that they worked nights and, this morning, found that someone had broken a window to access the inside of the residence. Once inside, the suspects stole three firearms. However, during …

TxDOT AWARDED $25M FOR LONG-DISTANCE BIKEWAYS ACROSS TEXAS. Funding will help build a statewide network for bicyclists and pedestrians. AUSTIN – Texas is taking another step forward in providing safe, long-distance travel options for bicyclists and pedestrians after TxDOT received $25 million in federal funds to expand two trail corridors …

CitySquare Paris is seeking two interns for the fall 2022 semester. The positions are paid internships and have an educational stipend at the successful conclusion of the semester. “This is a perfect opportunity for a college student, recently retired persons who still wish to remain active,“ said Laura Woodroof, Program …

Kosoul Chanthakoummane Texas executed Kosoul Chanthakoummane, 41, Wednesday evening after 6:00 for murdering Collin County Real Estate Agent Sarah Walker, age 40, in 2006. They found her stabbed more than 30 times in a McKinney model home. She had DNA evidence under her fingernails, condemning Chanthakoummane.