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January 30 is Special Election Day in Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties. The race is between Brent Money and Jill Dutton for the seat in District 2 in the State House of Representatives, vacated by the expulsion of former representative Bryan Slaton. Polls will be open from 7:00 am …
Read More »Explosion, Fire Reveal Marijuana Grow Operation
A Saturday explosion and fire just south of Gilmer in Upshur County led to the discovery of a marijuana-growing operation. A witness also saw a car speeding away from the scene. First responders found that the home and a separate building on the property used to grow marijuana. They found …
Read More »PJC Accreditation Renewed For Ten Years
Just before the New Year, Paris Junior College received official news of the reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). They reaffirmed PJC’s institutional accreditation with no recommendations for improvement, a significant feat. “I am thrilled to announce that Paris Junior College …
Read More »Do You Take A Facebook Quiz?
Are you Bored? Think twice before taking that Facebook quiz. People use social media as a fun distraction for some, and taking a Facebook quiz may seem like a harmless way to pass the time. But are you giving away more information than you think? How this scam works A …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Monday, January 29
Kevin Jose Portillo Garcia Saturday evening at 7:33, officers worked a theft in progress in the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue. An officer observed the suspect, Kevin Jose Portillo Garcia, 27, fleeing the scene and detained him. Garcia had possession of a stolen watch and was wearing stolen clothing. He …
Read More »Sulphur Springs HS At Leadership Conference
Sulphur Springs’ Business Professionals of America (BPA) members competed today at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference at Vanguard High School in Mesquite. Twenty-six students placed in their respective events, with 18 qualifying for the State Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi. Here are the results (Q- qualifying, A- state alternate) Payroll …
Read More »Children’s Museum Hosting Daddy – Daughter Dance
Northeast Texas Children’s Museum Barbie’s Ball Daddy-Daughter Dance is Saturday, February 3, from 6:30-8:30 pm. There are crafts, treats, and photos, not included in the ticket price, at $35 per couple in advance, $40 per couple at the door, and $12 for an extra daughter. Tickets at netxcm.com or 903-886-6055.
Read More »Rent Relief Available
If you’re behind on your rent or facing eviction and have applied for rental assistance but it’s taking too long, help may be available. Call 1-888-982-1163. Attorneys and advocates answer calls from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. You can leave a message at any time. Help and …
Read More »Seuxal Assault Trial Continues For Former NHL Star
The trial of retired National Hockey League star Mike Ribeiro enters its second week Monday at the Franklin County Courthouse in Mt. Vernon. They are charging Ribeiro with two counts of Sexual Assault and one count of Attempted Sexual Assault. District Attorney Will Ramsay is prosecuting the case, with Hector …
Read More »Hopkins County Chamber Hosting Eclipse Meetings
Meetings to prepare for the April 8 eclipse continue at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. Tuesday, January 30 – all retail shops will be open at 9:00 am Wednesday, January 30 – churches at 9:00 am Thursday, February 1 – restaurants at 3:00 pm Tuesday, February 6 – schools …
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