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Friday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Texas to remove the floating barrier it deployed in the Rio Grande at Eagle Pass this summer, affirming a lower court’s ruling. In a 2-1 decision, the court found that the river was navigable where the Governor had the barrier placed and …

On Tuesday, November 21, Hugo Police, Choctaw County Deputies, and Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police responded to a report of multiple gunshots fired into a residence located at 205 East Central Street. They found the suspect’s red SUV with five individuals, finding the sixth later, all from Paris. Paris Police had …

New CDC data reveals Louisiana made the list of top seven U.S. states with high flu activity in November. LSU Health Shreveport Assistant Professor Dr. Ammar Husan said he sees this first-hand in his clinic. Around two-thirds of his patients have upper respiratory symptoms. The doctor said to avoid sickness, …

Friday, a court in Waxahachie sentenced Chad Gillen, 37, to 70 years in prison for beating his mother to death. In 2010, Karen Gillen suffered a stroke, which left her disabled. As a widow, her only child, Chad Gillen, was charged with her care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Karen stopped …

Universal Destinations & Experiences revealed Friday new details about the theme park coming to Frisco, including the park’s official name, Universal Kids Resort. In January, the company announced it would bring a family-focused theme park and a 300-room themed resort hotel to North Texas. On Friday, executives with Universal Destinations & …

  Sharon (center) and Charles Helm (2nd from right) and Clarion Pointe are sponsoring the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 18th Annual Gala to be held on January 27, 2024.  Joining the Helms for a commemorative photo are John Sellers, Gala chair (left), Adam Teer, Clarion Pointe general manager (2nd from left), and …

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.1 Billion in November. (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.1 billion in November, 3.7 percent more than in November 2022. Most of November’s sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November. …

The Paris High Robotics teams recently competed in the Region 8 VEX Robotics Contest and achieved great success on Thursday, November 30. The varsity team performed exceptionally, winning the tournament with their alliance team from Pleasant Grove. In addition to this, the team also won the Skills Championship, which is …

The 2023-2024 returning members of the MPJH National Junior Honor Society The 2023-2024 new members of the MPJH National Junior Honor Society Contact: Kelly Cowan MPJH students inducted into the National Junior Honor Society Fifty-three Mount Pleasant Junior High School students are now National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members following …

TEXAS LOTTERY URGES CAUTION IN GIFTING TICKETS TO CHILDREN The agency joins lotteries and community organizations worldwide in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign. AUSTIN – During the holiday season, lottery products stand out as a popular gift choice, but the Texas Lottery emphasizes the importance of not gifting them to children. …

Dorothy (Madison Zepeda, left) tells Aunt Em (Summer Murrillo, center) and Uncle Henry (Jose Jimenez, right) about meeting Miss Gulch on her walk home Zeke, a.k.a. The Cowardly Lion (Joey Dunn, left), tells Dorothy (Madison Zepeda) to have courage when she talks to Miss Gulch Dorothy (Madison Zepeda) gazes into …

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Transfer of $8.5 Billion to State Highway and Rainy Day Funds.   (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he has completed the transfer of about $3.06 billion into the State Highway Fund (SHF) and $5.46 billion to the Economic Stabilization Fund, ESF, commonly known …

    For twenty-six years, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has had one goal…to improve healthcare in Hopkins County.  We have come a long way, baby!  The Foundation has funded millions of dollars of medical equipment, projects, and technology through the local hospital and hospital district. Lives have been …

Briana Lafrance Brisker | Shaquishala Sharnae Wooten Thursday, a Paris business reported shoplifting amounting to over $100.00 but less than $750.00 in the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue. Two suspects intentionally scanned items with a false retail tag before attempting to leave the store. Officers arrested them after being stopped …

An all-city page went out for firefighters to go to Applebee’s Thursday night at 10:51. There was a fire in the kitchen, and everyone was out of the building. Another structure fire occurred near NTCC across the road. A mobile home had smoke coming from the windows at 8:14 Thursday …

Judge Eddie Northcutt sentenced Gerald Lee Adams, 61, of Sulphur Springs, to seven years in prison in connection with a vehicle crash that resulted in the deaths of four people in December 2022. Reportedly, Adams was traveling northbound on State Highway 19 when he failed to control his speed and …

The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation appreciates Chad’s Media’s support. In particular, the videos and coverage of the Gala help highlight the Foundation’s work and its impact on the local community. Surrounded by Chad’s Media employees are, in the middle, Chad Kopal, owner of Chad’s Media, and Gala Chairs John …