Local Area Headlines
White House Issues Warning On Cyber-Attacks
41 mins ago
The White House has issued a new cyber warning. The warning, which was sent to the nation’s governors, suggested that foreign hackers are carrying out cyber attacks against water and sewage systems. These systems are often run on older equipment that does not get upgraded Max Kilger of UT – …
Read More »Abbott Issues Guidance To Texas Colleges and Universities About Free Speech and Anti-Semitism
42 mins ago
Governor Greg Abbott is ordering Texas colleges and universities to revise their free speech policies in an effort to curb antisemitism. The order specifically named two pro-Palestine groups. The Texas Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations condemned the governor’s order. It said advocating for Palestinian rights and criticizing …
Read More »AgriLife Extension Service Advises Caution For Eclipse
45 mins ago
The total solar eclipse is a large-scale natural phenomenon that Texans have not seen since 2017. As people begin to make plans to travel across the state for eclipse watching events, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Disaster Assessment Recovery and state emergency preparedness officials, urge individuals to be mindful of increased traffic …
Read More »Party Friday 03.29 For Special Needs Teens and Adults
47 mins ago
All special needs teens and adults are invited to a special Easter party from 12:30 to 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Lake Crook Pavilion, 3800 CR 31700, off US. Highway 271 N in Paris. Activities include event an easter egg hunt, games, karaoke with a DJ, a cake walk …
Read More »Informational Meeting Thursday 03.28 for Paris Farmers and Artisans Market
48 mins ago
The Paris Farmers and Artisan Market is hosting an informational meeting this evening at 6 pm n the City Council Chambers at 107 East Kaufman Street. Current and new vendors and food truck operators who would like to learn about opportunities at the market are encouraged to attend. Paris Farmers …
Read More »Bingo At City Square Paris
50 mins ago
Free senior bingo returns to City Square-Paris today ( Thursday 03.28) at 1:00. Doors will open at 12:30 and lunch will be served. It’s sponsored by Embark Care, Heritage House of Paris and Visiting Angels.
Read More »Kaufman County Issues Disaster Declaration For Eclipse
53 mins ago
You can add Kaufman County to the list of places where a Disaster Declaration has been issued ahead of the April 8th total solar eclipse. The declaration will be in effect from April 5 – 9. The county is expecting around 200,000 visitors during that time, about twice the county’s …
Read More »Alliance Bank Locations To Close April 8 for Eclipse
1 hour ago
All Alliance Bank locations will be closed on Monday, April 8. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 9. As always you can bank with Alliance 24/7 via the mobile app, online banking, business/commercial online products, and ATM’s.
Read More »SSISD Hosting Final Public Meeting On Bond Issue
1 hour ago
The Sulphur Springs ISD will hold a final town hall meeting at 6pm on April 18 on the proposed $157,150,000 bond issue election. IT will be held at 6pm at the Sulphur Springs Elementary on Bell Street. Election Day will be May 4 with early voting running from April 22 …
Read More »Hopkins County Jail Bookings
1 hour ago
Jamie May Gail Dowell was arrested in Hopkins County For Possession of a Controlled Substance. She was also charged on a Van Zandt County warrant with Violation of Probation for Theft of Property less than $2500 with prior convictions, which is a felony. She’s being held in the Hopkins County …
Read More »Texarkana Man Jailed In Titus County Sex Sting
1 hour ago
A 66-year-old Texarkana man was arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor in Mt Pleasant. Lee Wallace Erwin made contact on a dating site with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old girl. He reportedly made plans for a sexual tryst and made arrangements to meet. He never met up …
Read More »Texarkana Man Faces Additional Charges
1 hour ago
A Bowie County man out on $200,000 bond on two counts of child grooming has been arrested again. This time for online solicitation of a minor. Matthew Riddle was released after posting an additional $100,000 bond. He was allegedly sending sexually suggestive messages and videos to girls under the age …
Read More »Paris ISD Students to Participate in the Texas Future Problem Solving Program’s State Bowl
17 hours ago
A total of one hundred two (102) Paris Independent School District students will participate in the Texas Future Problem Solving Program’s State Bowl in Waco on April 12-14. In Team Problem Solving twenty-five teams won bids to compete. These include seven teams in the Senior Division (grades 10-12) coached by …
Read More »“Diverse Expressions”: Texas A&M-Commerce Art Department Announces Student Exhibition
17 hours ago
By Melynda Seaton, Department of Art COMMERCE, TX—The Department of Art and Galleries at Texas A&M University-Commerce is pleased to announce a student exhibition opening this week. The exhibition, titled “Diverse Expressions: A Versatile and Collective Vision,” will be on view from March 26 through May 9, 2024, in The Dean’s Gallery (Agriculture …
Read More »Safety Tips for Watching Solar Eclipse in Texas
19 hours ago
Texans should start preparing for April 8 event Written By: Adam Russell The total solar eclipse is a large-scale natural phenomenon that Texans have not seen since 2017. Something so rare and intriguing is one that will certainly draw the attention of people far and wide within the coming weeks, …
Read More »It’s Over!
21 hours ago
Someone in New Jersey overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that had lasted since last December. They sold the winning ticket in New Jersey. It’s tough to win the Mega Millions jackpot because the odds are so long, at …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Wednesday, March 27
21 hours ago
Raven Symone Walker On Tuesday, officers responded to a fight in progress in the 500 block of SW 3rd St. The victim advised that Raven Symone Walker, 32, had assaulted her. Officers were able to see physical evidence of the Assault, and Walker admitted that he attacked the victim shortly …
Read More »Congress Questioning Credit Card “Swipe Fees”
24 hours ago
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing a bill they say would fight inflation. It would remove expensive credit card “swipe fees,” which small businesses pay. Jeff Burdett heads the Federation of Independent Business in Texas, which supports the so-called “Credit Card Competition Act.” He says reducing the hidden processing …
Read More »Small Towns To Benefit From Eclipse
24 hours ago
The April 8 total solar eclipse will be a once-in-a-lifetime event for many Texas businesses hoping to cash in on all the tourists. Economist Ray Perryman says that does not count the Texans traveling to the prime viewing spots. He puts the total economic impact of the eclipse at …
Read More »Paxton Avoids Security Fraud Charges
24 hours ago
Nine years after being indicted for securities fraud, they have dropped the felony charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The court was ready in three weeks to go to trial against Paxton. However, prosecutors agreed to drop the felony charges. The state had accused Paxton of duping investors …
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