Deport News

Doris Evelyn Eudy Ballard, 94, longtime resident of the Clardy community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Parkview Care Center.

Ricky Walters, better known to hip-hop fans as the eye-patch wearing rapper Slick Rick , received a full pardon today from New York Gov.

Area city and county offices as well as the post offices will be closed Monday, April 26, for the Memorial Day holiday.

“We staff for what is actually happening on a daily basis. We staff for what is, not for 'what if.'”

Two motor vehicle accidents with multiple injuries and an isolated emergency call stretched the city's ambulance service a little thin yesterday. via Paris Texas

“We will probably apply for another grant this summer to build more homes.”

For many, it would seem like a dream if someone came in, tore down their old dilapidated house and built them a new one on the site. via Paris Texas

“Shiites are killed there with near impunity, and his interfaith work would almost certainly make him a target.”

Yesterday, the Austin American-Statesman reported that Plano's Safdar Razi -- "a former Austin imam whose interfaith work made him one of the most recognized Muslim leaders in Central Texas" -- is being ... via Dallas Observer

Posted on 03/29/2008 3:34:17 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks The Texas Transportation Commission today selected members to serve on two citizens' advisory committees for the Trans-Texas Corridor. via Free Republic

Thomas Warren Denison, 84, of Deport, died at his residence Saturday March 22, 2008. via Paris Texas

Joe Sam Ballard, 65, of Deport died Monday, March 10, 2008, in Paris Regional Medical Center. via Paris Texas

“I would like to start several programs for our communities and one I think is important is to notify residents each month of the crimes and areas they are committed in so that everyone is aware of the problem and can become proactive”

Madaline Chance of Bairdstown, a deputy with the Lamar County Sheriff's Office, is seeking the Precinct 1 Constable position, currently held by sheriff candidate Randy Boren. via Paris Texas

Billy Harold Robinson, 60, of the Caviness Community, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at his home. via Paris Texas

Roy Meuir, 83, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, died Friday, Feb. via Paris Texas

Maj. James Robert Holmes, U.S. Army, retired, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in Sequin. via Paris Texas

“The fire chief is down there right now in a meeting. "I can assure you they won't open it back up until we are sure that nothing is going to fall off that building into the street”

The roof of a historic downtown Paris building gave way to 50 mile-per-hour winds Tuesday that downed power lines and caused numerous grassfires throughout the county. via Paris Texas

“It took team effort to contain this”

Firefighters from seven departments battled a grass fire Monday afternoon that consumed 100 rolls of hay and about 45 acres of pasture east of Paris on U.S. 82. via Paris Texas

Updated 8 minutes ago The biggest news stories coming out of Red River Valley schools in 2007 had to do with taxes, bond elections and passing state accountability ratings. via Paris Texas

“I will serve as a dedicated full-time employee and work diligently with the Lamar County Sheriff's Department as well as all other security forces”

Doug Phillips of Deport has announced his intention to run for Lamar County Precinct 1 Constable in the Democratic primary. via Paris Texas

A Lamar County woman is under arrest for allegedly faking the death of a still born infant in order to gain attention and perhaps get donations. via Paris Texas

Despite all the political noise about "deporting" criminal aliens, it's not happening . via Dad29

Roy Lee White, 79, of Deport, and formerly of Lewisville, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Paris Regional Medical Center. via Paris Texas