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PARIS – Travel Alert: Many parts of the state, including Northeast Texas, are under a National Weather Service Winter Storm Warming thru 6:00 am Wednesday, Feb 1. Despite our road treatments, traveling may become difficult and hazardous due to freezing rain. Do not travel unless necessary. If you must travel, slow …

Zachary Taylor Roth Paris Police arrested Zachary Taylor Roth, 45, at his residence in the 400-block of W. Shiloh St at 5:33 P.M. on Tuesday, Jan 17. Roth had an outstanding felony probation violation warrant out of Lamar County on a possession of a controlled substance conviction. Officers booked and …

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They are reporting icy roads on 271 south. Please drive with care. For the latest road conditions, go to www.drivetexas.org.

  Monday 7:19 pm   * Alba-Golden ISD opens Tuesday10:00 am * Alliance Bank opens Tuesday at 8:00 am * Bonham ISD closed Tuesday * Chisum closed Tuesday * Clarksville ISD closed Tuesday * Como-Pickton ISD closed Tuesday * Cooper ISD closed Tuesday * Honey Grove ISD closed Tuesday * …

The Texas Department of Public Safety said 2022 set a record for the success of its Ten Most Wanted program. There were 72 arrests, more than any year since 1993. In addition, law enforcement handed out $88,000 worth of rewards to help track down the most wanted individuals.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is looking into a former Pontotoc County Public Schools employee. The OSBI officials say they are investigating the unnamed former employee of the Byng public schools regarding an alleged violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act.

Saturday, Feb 4, and Sunday, Feb 5, the Texas XC Mountain Bike State Championship Series will be at Pat Mayse Lake, Loop C. Saturday, the race course will be open all day for pre-riding. Free Kids Kup signup on Saturday at noon, with a clinic and race at 3:00 pm. …

Kevin Dewayne Bryant was arrested in Hopkins County for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Abandoning or Endangering a Child by Negligence. They have not released the bond amount. Deputies arrested Alice Nicole Burnett for Abandoning or Endangering a Child. She remains in the Hopkins County Jail. Hopkins County arrested …

Atlanta, Texas, Police are searching for a man wanted for allegedly not completing cemetery memorials for customers. Bobby Joel Caraway, Jr., is wanted on a warrant for felony theft. Investigators say Caraway owned Hopkins Memorials in Atlanta for several years. Residents had complained to police that they had paid for …

According to multiple Dallas-Fort Worth news outlets, the Dallas Cowboys and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore have mutually agreed to part ways. As a result, the seventh Cowboy’s coach will not return to the team. In the absence of Moore next season, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will take over play-calling …

North and Central Texas Freezing rain and some sleet is likely today. Impacts on the afternoon and evening commute will be possible, as bridges and overpasses may become slick. Make sure to keep updated with the forecast for your area! Significant travel impacts are possible Tuesday and Wednesday across parts …

North and Central Texas Texas. Significant icing due to freezing rain will be possible, with total ice accumulations of 1/10 to 1/4 of an inch. It will be mainly for elevated surfaces and bridges. Hazardous travel will be likely, with icy bridges and some slippery roadways. Tuesday will have the …

Due to the expected wintry precipitation, Monday, Jan 30, Lamar County’s SKYWARN class has moved to a Virtual format. To sign up, go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4883942018944425311 Class starts at 6:00 pm and is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. If you can’t make this class, feel free …

Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that 184 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the Fall 2022 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, straight A’s, on a minimum of 15 semester hours. …

The DPS has identified the man killed late last week in a three-vehicle crash on Hwy 121 in Fannin County as 57-year-old Jonathan David Davenport of Whitewright. A vehicle rear-ended his driven by a McKinney man. The impact caused Davenport to veer into opposing traffic and strike Devonport.   DPS …

North and Central Texas Occasional light freezing drizzle or freezing rain is possible Monday. Minor impacts are likely along and north of a line from about Lampasas to Waco to Canton. Minor effects include dry surface roads with patches of black ice on bridges and overpasses. Refrain from letting the …

TxDOT Atlanta District January 29 – February 4 TITUS COUNTY ROAD TO RECEIVE TURN LANE, SHOULDERS Work scheduled to begin on FM 1735 this spring  ATLANTA – A portion of FM 1735 in Titus County is scheduled for improvements soon, according to plans awarded in January by the Texas Department of …

Board: The MPISD Board of Trustees, with honored guests  Front row (L to R): MPISD Superintendent Judd Marshall, Juan Duenez, former board member Waylon Moore, former board member Jerry Smith, Sandy Bible, Kim Crabb Back row (L to R): Dr. Kenny Thompson, Luke Anderson, Buddy Blue Anderson: Ella and Jake Anderson …

North and Central Texas There is the potential for freezing rain and freezing drizzle next wee The highest risk of ice-related impact is north and west of DFW, but there is a low risk in the Metroplex Monday night and Tuesday. Consider altering your travel plans and stocking up on …