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Sulphur Springs News

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Paris Police Report For Monday, March 18

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 …

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PJC Holding In-Person and Online Public Forums Wed. through Fri.

  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 …

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Texas Rangers Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Frisco

  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 …

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High Court Considering Texas Immigrant Apprehension Law

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 …

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Hogs For Dogs Saturday Mar 23 In Paris

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 …

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Child Advocates Cheering New Texas Law

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 …

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Hopkins County Jail Bookings

Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center  Hopkins County Deputies stopped a vehicle for defective tail lamps and a missing license plate light with the driver, 18-year-old Richie Mason Lopez, and searched his car. Deputies learned that Lopez was out on bond and had possession of a drug falsification device and a …

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Longview Man Jailed In Titus County

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.

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Sulphur Springs Eclipse Informational Meeting Wednesday

The Hopkins County Chamber, City of Sulphur Springs, and emergency management are hosting three informational meetings on Wednesday, March 20, at The Grays Building in Pacific Park. These will be the final meetings that the Chamber will host before the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Everyone interested should …

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Texas Reports Low Number Of Hunting Accidents

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 …

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Cold Tuesday

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 …

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Paris Police Report For Friday, March 15

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 …

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Drug Cartels Using Drones

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 …

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Kid Rock Bringing PBR To AT&T Stadium

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 …

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Hopkins County Jail Bookings

Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center  Shelley Renee Townsend was arrested in Hopkins County Thursday for Revocation of her Bond on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. In the last report, they did not set a new bond. Deputies booked Colt James Weaver into the Hopkins County Jail Thursday …

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Choctaw Landing Adding Finishing Touches

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, …

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Clarksville Council Votes On Water Improvement Bond

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 …

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Gas Prices Rise Across the State

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 …

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