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Titus County Bookings
August 26, 2019
Jose Aspeitia Officers arrested 38-year-old Jose Aspeitia, of Mt Pleasant, for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, and Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identification Information. No bond has been set and he remains in the Titus County Jail. Fabian Louis Ealy Titus County arrested 40-year-old Fabian Louis Ealy, of Mt Pleasant, …
Read More »Thousands Of Dumped Tires Found In NE Texas
August 26, 2019
Not actual photo of Bowie County dumpsite. This site is actually in Georgia At least 20,000 tires were found at an abandoned ten-acre property off Bowie CR 4152 in Simms. Bowie County authorities say the owner of the property picked up tires from Northeast Texas stores and, instead of disposing …
Read More »Fugitive Captured By Van Zandt County Constable
August 26, 2019
Mugshot Not Available A known fugitive was seen by a Van Zandt County constable driving on Hwy 80 near Fruitvale and a short pursuit, followed by a foot chase ensued. Officials captured 43-year-old Ellis Jay Johnson, of Quinlan, in a residential area. He was wanted on active for weapons-related offenses …
Read More »State Trooper Dies Of Gunshot Wounds
August 26, 2019
State Trooper Moises Sanchez A state trooper has died more than four months after he was shot while investigating a crash in Edinburg. Reportedly, 49-year-old Trooper Moises Sanchez died over the weekend of gunshot wounds to the head. Charges against the man suspected of shooting Sanchez will be upgraded to …
Read More »Newlyweds Killed In Tragic Accident Minutes After Getting Married
August 26, 2019
An Orange, Texas, newlywed couple died just minutes after they were pronounced man and wife. Harley Morgan was still wearing his dark suit and Rhiannon Boudreaux her wedding dress when they were killed in a crash with a truck. The childhood sweethearts were pronounced dead at the scene by the …
Read More »Texas Breweries To Sell Beer To Go Starting Sept. 1
August 26, 2019
A new law allowing craft breweries in Texas to sell beer to go goes into effect September 1. Under the new law, craft breweries will be allowed to sell one 24-pack of beer or nine 32-ounce growlers per customer per day.
Read More »Prairiland High School Hosting Blood Drive Thursday
August 26, 2019
Prairiland High School is hosting a blood drive Thursday (Aug 29) from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm at the Gym. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Sarah Williams at 903-652-5681.
Read More »SAFE-T To Open Paris Thrift Store
August 26, 2019
SAFE-T, which operates care, crisis intervention, and advocacy for victims of domestic and sexual abuse and a shelter for victims of abuse is opening a Thrift Store on September 3. It will be named “Michelle’s Place,” in honor of a former client of SAFE-T who was murdered this year. It …
Read More »Farmers And Artisans Market And Paris Main Street Hatch Chile Fest Saturday
August 26, 2019
The Farmers and Artisans Market and Paris Main Street present the annual Hatch Chile Fest Saturday from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Paris Farmers and Artisan Market 400 SW 1st Street. The fest is in its fifth year and features plenty of fun, food, and music. There will …
Read More »New State Restaurant Law Will Make Some Pet Owners Happy
August 26, 2019
A new law that goes into effect September 1 will give Texas restaurants the option to allow dogs on outdoor patios or not. The law prohibits cities from enforcing any local laws that are stricter than the state-wide one.
Read More »North Texas Amber Alert Ends Tragically
August 26, 2019
An Amber Alert was issued late Friday after a six-year-old Waxahachie boy was allegedly abducted by his non-custodial mother. The alert ended several hours later when they were found dead in a downtown Waxahachie parking garage. Police did not say exactly how the woman and boy died.
Read More »Liberty National Bank Presents Check To North Lamar FFA
August 26, 2019
Community bank supporting agriculture education North Lamar’s FFA officers accept a check from Liberty National Bank recognizing programs such as FFA and 4-H that help youth develop into Texas leaders. Beginning front row left are Maddie Edwards, Beau Rember, Courtney Wiles from Liberty National Bank, Bailea Lawrence and Jana Copeland …
Read More »US 82 Expansion In Red River County Begins September 3
August 25, 2019
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that work to expand and improve US 82 in Red River County is slated to begin Sept. 3. Contractor RK Hall LLC was granted 367 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $14.2 million. This work …
Read More »Pittsburg-Camp Chamber – News
August 25, 2019
Greetings from the Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce Mark your calendar for our next Chamber Business After Hours, scheduled for Tuesday (Aug 27) from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The event will be held at the Chamber office, 202 Jefferson Street, and is hosted by First National Bank Pittsburg. Join us for an …
Read More »Two Most Wanted Captured
August 25, 2019
Two of ‘Texas’ Ten Most Wanted Captured AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ “Ten Most Wanted,” one sex offender and one fugitive, were recently captured. They were Melvin Carl Schrader, 49, a wanted sex offender, who was arrested on Aug. 19 in Waco. Also, Cesar Rene Ortiz, 45, a wanted fugitive, was arrested …
Read More »Weekly Roadwork Report
August 23, 2019
TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 25-31, 2019 Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Cass County FM 3129 – From US 59 to SH 77, resurfacing the highway. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County SH 43 – at I-20 overpass, conducting preventative maintenance …
Read More »Fatal Crash Near Jefferson
August 23, 2019
Friday afternoon at approximately 1:40, Troopers responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on SH-43, just south of Lewis Chapel Road, about twelve miles from Jefferson in Marion County. Reportedly, the driver of a Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on SH-43 and struck the back of a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu driven by …
Read More »Sulphur Springs ISD Board Meeting 08.23.19
August 23, 2019
A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was held on Friday, August 23, 2019. PUBLIC FORUM No one requested to address the Board during the Public Forum portion of the meeting. ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION/REPORTS Sherry McGraw made the Board aware that for …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Friday (Aug 23)
August 23, 2019
Christopher David Gandy Paris Police responded to a panic alarm/robbery at 305 Lamar Thursday afternoon at 2:41. A patrol officer observed an individual matching the description given by the victims, running between houses between Houston Street and Price. He gave chase and apprehended the suspect in the back yard of …
Read More »Paris Bank Robbery Update
August 23, 2019
Gandy Lamar County Jail Paris Police responded to a panic alarm/robbery at 305 Lamar at 2:41 pm on August 22, 2019. While responding, a patrol officer observed an individual matching the description given by the victims, running between houses between Houston Street and Price Streets and gave chase. The suspect …
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