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Pedestrian deaths in Texas increase 15% in 2021
As pedestrian deaths continue to rise in Texas, TxDOT’s Be Safe. Drive Smart. Campaign urges drivers and pedestrians to watch out for each other.
JUST IN: Burn ban in effect for Lamar County
On Tuesday, the Lamar County Commissioners Court will look at possibly extending the ban through Aug. 8, 2022.
Slight relief from the heat || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Highs this afternoon will climb into the mid and upper 90.
Celebrate Ice Cream Month with new Oatmeal Cream Pie ice cream
Oatmeal Cream Pie is a delicious oatmeal-flavored ice cream with hints of brown sugar mixed with soft oatmeal cookies and a vanilla icing swirl.
Storms possible today || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Otherwise, it will be hot and steamy with highs in the 90s to triple digits, and heat index values at or above 105.
ERCOT issues Conservation Appeal to Texans and businesses
As extreme hot weather continues driving record power demand across Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is issuing a Conservation Appeal for Wednesday, July 13 between 2-9 p.m.
Heat Advisory continues || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Remember to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, protect the elderly and the young, and protect your pets from the heat.
Grievances, complaints and lawsuits plague Detroit ISD and Superintendent Kathie Thompson || Series Part 3 of 3
A full-blown lawsuit was filed against Detroit Independent School District on March 14, 2022, by former high school Head Basketball Coach, Da’on Savage.
Battle of the Badges: Blood drive set for July 20
Another Battle of the Badges is set for Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Love Civic Center and this time it’s in the form of a blood drive.
Paris emergency services respond to fatality accident
At 5:34 A.M. on July 12, 2022, Paris Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a fatality accident in the 500 block of Pine Bluff St. A 1988 Chevrolet pick-up driven by a 27-year-old male was westbound and left the roadway on the north side of the road.