Dave Kirkpatrick

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced it will send staffers from its Civil Rights Division to 27 states to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws. Texas is one of those states. The Department plans to send monitors Atascosa, Bexar, Dallas, Frio, Harris, Hays, Palo Pinto, and Walle

Sunday morning was the dreaded “we fall back” – setting our clocks back one hour. Switching to standard time means we get more daylight in the morning hours, but also the sun setting one hour earlier, causing shorter tempers for some. It's known as the ” fall-back blues “, throwing your body's rhythm off as we start the shortest days of the year … Affecting your body's production of mood-regulating hormones like serotonin and melatonin. Soc

The Paris News is reporting that the Texas Economic Development Council has recognized the Paris EDC with its Community Economic Development Award for cities with populations of between 20,000 and 50,000. The PEDC earned the award for its excellence in economic development and substantially improving the economic base of Paris and Lamar County.

A 77-year-old Bokchito man has been arrested for setting a pasture on fire. Henry Thomas is charged with third degree arson. The fire caused only a small amount of damage, but Bryan County is under a burn ban. Thomas faces up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted.

Sulphur Springs police Thursday responded to the animal shelter on Hillcrest Drive to investigate a report that an officer was being threatened. Upon arrival, officers found that 40-year-old Ruth Gloria Voelpel of Princeton had assaulted a uniformed Animal Control Officer. Police observed Voelpel biting and striking the officer. Voelpel also reportedly threatened the officer with a gun and illegally entered the animal shelter to retrieve her dog which had been impounded. She did not pay the impounding fee required. She was charged with Assault on a Peace Officer, Making a Terroristic Threat and Burglary.

Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation's Annual Gala has become part of the fabric of Hopkins County. Many locals affectionately call it the adult prom. It is a fun evening that gives attendees the chance to dress up and enjoy dinner, a live band, friends, and dancing.

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced an initial award of about $18.5 million in grant funding benefiting 17 counties across the state as part of the Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program. This initial funding will support the deployment of broadband to rural, unserved areas by

The Sulphur Springs Wildcat Theatre is presenting its fall show Saturday, November 16th @2pm and @7pm and Sunday, November 17th @2pm. The show is “Epic Proportions” and its described as a riotous comedy. Epic Proportions is set in the 1930’s and tells the story of two brothers who go to the Arizon

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) has awarded the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) with the prestigious Annual Community Economic Development Award (CEDA) for 2024. This accolade recognizes PEDC's outstanding contribution to the economic vitality of Paris, Texas, distinguishing the city among those with populations ranging from 20,001 to 50,000.

Winnsboro police initiated a traffic stop for speeding and arrested a woman on multiple drug charges. Officers smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle conducted a search after the driver, Jamie Abbott admitted to having narcotics in the car. They seized 20 grams of methamphetamine from the vehicl