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Robb Elementary School A mass shooting at a Uvalde, Texas’ elementary school killed 19 children and two teachers. Hospitals treated both students and adults for injuries, and officers killed the suspected gunman Salvador Ramos, 18. The DPS reports that the incident began with a family disturbance where the suspect allegedly …

In the Texas primary election runoffs – Incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton overwhelmingly defeated challenger George P. Bush for the GOP nomination; Democrat voters chose Mike Collier over Michelle Beckly for the Lt. Governor nomination. Dawn Buckingham won the Republican nomination for Land Commissioner and will face Democratic nominee Jay …

The Paris City Council voted to reduce trash pickup to once a week at the recent meeting. The reason is because of a labor shortage. Of 59 workers hired this year, 56 have resigned. City Manager Grayson Path said it’s hard to hire sanitation employees in the summertime because of …

A congressional commission has made some recommendations to change the names of nine Army bases around the country, all named for Confederate generals. The panel wants to rename Ft. Hood Fort Cavazos in honor of General Richard Cavazos from Kingsville. Fort Gordon in Georgia would honor President Dwight Eisenhower from …

No. 14 Paris Junior College defeated No. 3 Wallace State, 7-5, during the opening round of the 2022 #NJCAASoftball DI Championship. Jaycie Hall struck out eight from the circle for the win! Next up is Central Florida at 6:00 pm CT Wednesday with the Dragons, the home team. At the …

North Lamar ISD Superintendent Kelli Stewart and Mathew’s Auto Group’s General Manager Tim Anderson Pay It Forward program recognized two North Lamar employees as their May Employees of the Month. They recognized Higgins kindergarten teacher Allison Brandi and DAEP Coordinator Wendy Bozarth for May. In addition, their peers nominated them …

North Lamar High School graduates Justin Daughtrey and Emma Layton is the scholarship recipients for the North Lamar Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA). Pictured from left, NLHS Principal Mark Keith, Justin Daughtrey (Rozann Dawson Scholarship recipient), Rozann Dawson, Emma Layton (JoNel Eads Scholarship recipient), and NLISD TSTA President Sandra Patterson.

North and Central Texas Today and Tonight Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected later today and this evening ahead of a cold front. Some storms may be severe with large hail and damaging wind gusts. In addition, you can’t rule out a few spin-up tornadoes. Thunderstorms should exit the area …

Sunrise Over Cooper Lake Cooper, TX— What better place to enjoy all summer offers than Cooper Lake State Park! In June, the lake water temperature is perfect for cooling off, splashing around, and enjoying! Our excellent park rangers have finished prepping the swimming beaches for you through the addition of soft …

The City of Paris Sanitation Department will maintain its regular collection schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. Typical collection policies and procedures will apply. If you have any questions, please call 903.784.9266.