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Buna Man Sentenced to 137 Years for Sexual Assault of a Child
A Buna man received a total sentence of 137 years in prison after being found guilty on five counts of sexual assault of a child.
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CommunityMoCo Ledger
Lone Star College marks Veterans Day with week of events
Lone Star College System announced plans to celebrate Veterans Day during the week of November 9-14, 2026, with events including branch-themed dress days, food, a map activity and a 5K run. The system serves more than 4…
CommunitySan Augustine Tribune
San Augustine Rotary Club to Hold City of Angels Lighting on November 21
The San Augustine Rotary Club will light its City of Angels display at Sassafras Park on Saturday, November 21.
CommunitySan Augustine Tribune
Church, Chicken and Chatter Event in San Augustine Discusses Seasonal Depression
A fall gathering in San Augustine paired a meal with a talk on seasonal depression and mental health.
FaithThe Paris News
Paris ceremony remembers Sisters who lived and worked in the city
St. Joseph's Community Foundation held a blessing at Evergreen Cemetery honoring Sisters who served in Paris, Texas.
HeritageSan Augustine Tribune
Mission Dolores State Historic Site to Unveil New Interpretive Structures
The site plans new structures to help visitors experience life at an 18th-century Spanish mission.
CommunityThe Paris News
Aikin Elementary holds fourth annual “Reading Under the Stars” event
Students and families gathered for an evening focused on reading together at Aikin Elementary School.
FaithThe Paris News
New Hope Baptist Church in Detroit to mark 161st anniversary Sunday
The church will hold a evening of praise, worship and celebration this Sunday.
Local HeroesThe Paris News
Chisum volleyball earns multiple District 14-3A All-District honors
The Chisum Lady Mustangs were well represented on the recent District 14-3A All-District awards list after a second straight district championship.
CommunityThe Paris News
First Federal Community Bank donates $4,555.27 to Paris ISD
The bank presented the check during a Paris High School pep rally.
Texas WinsThe Paris News
No. 15 Paris Junior College men's soccer team beats Angelina College 3-1
The Dragons won the Region XIV semifinal in Lufkin and advance to the Gulf South District Championship.
CommunityWood County Monitor
Alba-Golden Panther Band finishes 2026 season with 10th place at UIL Area
The 25-member band earned top ratings at its regional contest and finished 10th at the Class 2A Area competition, its directors and a senior member said.