Tagged: Paris TExas

Howard Witt back in Paris Texas, reports on Aaron Hart’s 100 years sentence

Howard Witt back in Paris Texas, reports on Aaron Hart’s 100 years sentence

Paris, Texas seems to be the gift that keeps on giving as it relates to Howard Witt andthe Chicago Tribune.  Might it have something to do with Lamar County D.A. Gary Young?  Here is Witt’s latest offering from my hometown in regards to Aaron Hart, a mentally challenged young man...

Shawn Williams: Outsiders more than meddlesome intruders

Shawn Williams: Outsiders more than meddlesome intruders

Here’s the text of a column that I wrote which appeared in the Paris News on Wednesday. This is more follow up to the meeting with the Department of Justice held their last Thursday. “Wow…we didn’t even speak.” That was one of the first things I heard in response to...

Paris Texas hosts U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Services

Paris Texas hosts U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Services

On Thursday night, I traveled to Paris to attend a racial dialogue session hosted by the Diversity Task Force and the Paris Branch NAACP. I thought it was productive and will share my feelings and more pictures next week. I’d at least like to let everyone know what went on...

Howard Witt/Chicago Tribune with more on death of Brandon McClelland in Paris Texas

Howard Witt/Chicago Tribune with more on death of Brandon McClelland in Paris Texas

Here’s Howard Witt’s take on the death of Brandon McClelland death in Paris. The of sweeping details under the rug are headed towards a needed end.  I’ll have more on Monday.   When the mutilated and partially dismembered body of Brandon McClelland, a 24-year-old black man, turned up lying in...