Tesla’s Powerwall battery gives a glimpse at a new way to power the home
Tesla Motors, most famously known for their Model S electric car, is applying their innovative power technology to the home with a solar-powered home battery that can be used as backup power source, a...
View ArticleeParisExtra.com Pets of the Week
This is Scarlet, she is a border collie/blue Heeler mix . Scarlet is under 1 yr old and is very kid friendly. She is very playful, enjoys playing with toys or just being close to people. Scarlet is...
View ArticleParis Fire Truck Window Shot
Paris Police responded to a call of shots fired at 1:59 P.M. yesterday in the 300 block of SE 16th Street. Someone apparently shot the rear driver’s side window on the Paris Fire Department rescue...
View ArticleParis PD Arrests on May 5, 2015
Paris Police responded to 96 calls for service and arrested 12 persons on May 05, 2015. Eight of the arrests were for class c misdemeanor warrants/charges while one was charged with a parole violation,...
View ArticlePJC students get active with Texas student government
Several members of the Paris Junior College Student Government Association travelled to Dallas recently for the Texas Junior College SGA annual convention. “The students enjoyed it,” said Kenneth Webb,...
View ArticleCustomer Wins $1,000 Belk Gift Card at Charity Day
A customer from the Paris Belk store won a $1000 gift card during the store’s charity day event 5/2/15. Pictured are (left to right) winner Cassandra Rogers(the $1000 gift card winner) along with Bryce...
View ArticleParis Junior High School visited by Congressman John Ratcliffe
They may not be old enough to vote, but U.S. Congressman John Ratcliffe made a stop to visit with some of his youngest constituents on Monday. Eighth graders in the history classes of Cleonne Drake and...
View ArticleLamar County Sheriff Dept. Inmate Bookings
Seven people were booked into the Lamar County Jail between 12:53 am on 5/5/15 and 2:10am on 5/6/15. Brown, Michael Dean, Driving While License Invalid Roberts, Disree Deshaun, Poss Marijuana<2oz...
View ArticleRundles Sentenced to Life in Prison
On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Glenn Edwin Rundles (right) was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated robbery. Rundles, 33, pleaded guilty to the aggravated robbery charges for robbing two elderly women...
View ArticleBig Turnout During Early Voting
The Paris City Council races brought out nearly double the number of early voters compared to last year. During the seven days that the polls were open for early voting, 900 votes were cast. Last year...
View ArticleCountry Gem!
A sparkling gem in the country! Nice 3/2/2 on 8+ acres featuring custom touches throughout. Large living area with tile flooring and pretty stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace with insert. Beautiful...
View ArticleParis Police Respond to Call of Shots Being Fired
At 9:49 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, Paris Police responded to a shots fired call in the 400 block of E Price Street. T he reporting person advised that they had heard several gun shots behind their...
View ArticleParis PD Arrests on 5/6/15
Paris Police responded to 88 calls for service and arrested 5 persons on May 06, 2015. Brown, Michael Dean, 50, Violate Promise To Bryan, James Fitzpatrick, 54, Public Intoxication Mays, Draymar...
View ArticleObituaries for Thursday, May 7, 2015
Robert Bailey Williamson passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at this home. He was 60 years old. Robert, the son of Johnathon Bailey Williamson and Pauline Hutson Williamson, was born on...
View ArticlePCT Children's Theatre Presents Jack and the Magic Beans
The Paris Community Theatre Children’s program is presenting Jack and the Magic Beans this weekend and next at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Paris. Jack and the Magic Beans, directed by Laura...
View ArticleLamar County Sheriff Dept. Inmate Bookings
Ten people were booked into the Lamar County Jail between 1am on 5/6 and 3:08am on 5/7/15. Kelley, Pamel Lynn, Driving Under the Influence 2nd Offense Jackson, Brenda Bailey, Driving While Intoxicated...
View ArticleHome With Acreage
Priced to sell! NLISD, 4 bedroom, 3 full bath on over 9 acres! This split master arrangement is perfect for the growing family and enjoy the bonus for additional living or game room. There are several...
View ArticleParis PD Arrests on 5/7/15
Bridgers, Kimberly Dianne, 42, Theft Property<$50 w/previous Frazier, Lacey Dawn, 31, Fail to Display Driver’ Fail to Maintain; Violate Promise To Gaither, Christopher, David, 30, Public...
View ArticleObituaries for Friday, May 8, 2015
Danny Joe Bradford, 70 of Blossom, passed away Wednesday, May 06, 2015. Funeral services have been set for Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Susan Leddy officiating....
View Article2nd Annual Operation: Save Your Skin Color Run
Last year as a sophomore at Paris High School Shikha Prakash started Operation: Save Your Skin, a community project dedicated to increasing skin cancer awareness in Paris. Part of her community...
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