Mt. Pleasant Area News
Paris Police Report For Monday, March 18
3 hours ago
Amy Marie Bishop Sunday, Paris Police arrested Amy Marie Bishop, 44, in the 100 block of Pine Bluff after a disturbance at that location. Officers located Bishop seated on the sidewalk in a condition of intoxication. Bishop was arrested and had to be bodily loaded into the patrol vehicle because …
Read More »PJC Holding In-Person and Online Public Forums Wed. through Fri.
5 hours ago
Three finalists for Paris Junior College president will appear at public forums both in-person and online Wednesday through Friday, March 20-22. The three presidential finalists are Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, Dr. Joel Michaelis, and Dr. Kevin Rose. Public forums for faculty, staff, students, and the public will be held …
Read More »Texas Rangers Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Frisco
14 hours ago
At the request of the Frisco Police Department, the Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 16th, 2024, in the 5500 block of Lorraine Drive in Frisco. Frisco Police Officers were responding to a Burglary at the time of the incident. The suspect opened fire …
Read More »High Court Considering Texas Immigrant Apprehension Law
16 hours ago
They expect the U.S. Supreme Court to rule today on the legality of a Texas law that allows local cops to arrest anybody they believe crossed the border illegally. A handful of civil rights groups are suing, saying that only the federal government can enforce immigration law. Governor Greg Abbott …
Read More »Hogs For Dogs Saturday Mar 23 In Paris
17 hours ago
Hogs for Dogs is back at South Main Iron on Saturday, March 23, from 1:00 until 4:00 pm. There’ll be live music, burgers, a silent auction, and a Hot Dog eating contest. Sign up for Hot Dog Eating on the Hogs for Dogs Facebook page. The activities will benefit the …
Read More »Child Advocates Cheering New Texas Law
17 hours ago
Child advocates are cheering for a new Texas law that forces adult content websites to verify the age of their users. The largest pornography company in the world has responded by blocking access to all Texans, no matter their age. Bob Sanborn with “Children At Risk” says the law is …
Read More »Longview Man Jailed In Titus County
17 hours ago
Titus County arrested 52-year-old Ronald D. Bledsoe of Longview on multiple felony charges. He was booked into the county jail for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Fraud, Evading Arrest, Unauthorized use of a Vehicle, and a warrant for Burglary of a Residence.
Read More »Texas Reports Low Number Of Hunting Accidents
17 hours ago
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced that Texas hit a record low for hunting accidents last year. The 2023 Texas Hunting Accident Report reported a record low of only ten non-fatal hunting accidents and one fatality. Texas’ highest-ever year was in 1972, when hunters killed 30 people in hunting-related …
Read More »Cold Tuesday
2 days ago
North and Central Texas Additional thunderstorm chances will occur over the weekend and be associated with upper-level disturbances. Severe weather should mostly be confined well into Central Texas, the Texas Coast, and South Texas. There may still be intense storms with gusty winds and hail. A cold front arrives early …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Friday, March 15
4 days ago
Paris Officers responded to the 2800 block of Cypress Drive about a vehicle burglary. Several suspects were caught on camera entering or trying to enter several vehicles in the area. Identifying information and credit cards were taken from one vehicle. A civilian recovered some of the property in the Booker …
Read More »Drug Cartels Using Drones
4 days ago
Mexican cartels are increasingly using drones on the Texas border just like the U.S. Border Patrol. The Feds are calling this a growing threat to homeland security. They use the drones primarily as spotters. The cartels can use high-definition cameras to see where the border patrol hides and move people …
Read More »Kid Rock Bringing PBR To AT&T Stadium
4 days ago
You might not expect the professional bull riders, Kid Rock, and Jerry Jones’ family to strike a partnership. They will work together this spring. AT&T Stadium will host the PBR World Finals in May, and Kid Rock is now planning a rodeo with a million-dollar purse leading up to that …
Read More »Choctaw Landing Adding Finishing Touches
4 days ago
A new resort casino in McCurtain County will have a soft grand–opening on Monday, April 1. The $238 million, 100-bed Choctaw Landing resort and casino in Hochatown, near Broken Bow Lake, will be the fourth casino and luxury resort for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. In addition to the hotel, …
Read More »Clarksville Council Votes On Water Improvement Bond
4 days ago
At this week’s meeting, the Clarksville City Council voted to issue $3,463,000 in bonds to replace water meters, add water lines, and repaint the water tower. The rest of that project comes from a rural development grant or loan. The council hired Christopher A. Turner to conduct the annual audit …
Read More »Red River Valley Veterans Memorial Plans Major Expansion
4 days ago
The Red River Valley Veterans Memorial plans a significant expansion near the Love Civic Center and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. City manager Grayson Path says plans call for a 3,000-square-foot building with an office, restrooms, storage, a small museum, and a meeting room to be made available to …
Read More »Gas Prices Rise Across the State
4 days ago
You’ve noticed! Gas prices have jumped over the last several days. The statewide average for a gallon of gas is now $3.00. It ranges from $2.39 at Vidor to $3.59 in Dallas. Daniel Armbruster of Triple-A says the higher prices will stay that way for a while. Drivers in Texas …
Read More »Law Enforcement Conducts Compliance Check Of Van Zandt County Sex Offenders
4 days ago
The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with numerous other law enforcement entities, conducted a series of compliance checks on 152 registered sex offenders in the county. Of those 152, officers attempted to make contact with 85 of them. Of those, officers made direct contact with 49. Officials discovered …
Read More »Tornado Watch Until Midnight
4 days ago
TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BOWIE CAMP CASS FRANKLIN MORRIS RED RIVER TITUS
Read More »Paris Police Report For Thursday, March 14
5 days ago
Tasha Denise Kyle Wednesday, officers stopped Tasha Denise Kyle, 40, for a city ordinance violation in the 600 block of East Washington. Kyle had possession of Methamphetamine, and they arrested her. Michael Shane McCormick Officers arrested Michael Shane McCormick, 33, in the 3000 block of NE Loop 286 at the …
Read More »Dollar Tree Closing 1,000 Stores
5 days ago
Dollar Tree had a surprising fourth-quarter loss and will close nearly 1,000 stores after the discount retailer slashed the value of a rival chain it acquired almost a decade ago. Dollar Tree plans to close about 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of this year and 370 Family …
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