Partnership offers upper level education courses at PJC this fall
Through a new partnership with Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Paris Junior College will have upper-division education courses on the PJC campus, beginning this fall. This is the first time...
View ArticlePROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN By Chris Prakash, MD
Summer is finally here, and the sun is shining upon us with all its glory. Kids are home, and enjoying at the pool, or just playing outdoors. It is easy to forget that the sun is damaging to our skin...
View ArticleHopes for a Calm PEDC Meeting on Tuesday
From left: Ray Banks, Angie Corbell, and Richard Manning The first regular monthly board meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) under the new chair, Richard Manning, and new...
View ArticleCity Council to Meet on Monday
The City Council of Paris will be meeting in regular session on Monday, July 13th at 5:30pm in the City Council Chamber located at 107 E. Kaufman Street. The meeting is open to the public and includes...
View ArticleObituaries for Sunday, July 12, 2015
Jesse H. Easton 82, of Paris, left his earthly family to be reunited with the love of his life, Coy Easton, on Friday, July 10, 2015. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and...
View ArticleRoad buckle - use caution
Paris Police Department posted on social media at approximate 7:3pm urging the public to use caution when travelling in the eastbound lane in the 3100 block of NE Loop 286 in front of Home Depot....
View ArticleLamar County Sheriff Dept. Inmate Bookings
Eighteen people were booked into the Lamar County Jail between 12:11am on July 10 and 12:05am on July 13, 2015. DAVLIN, JOSHUA CALVIN, Manufacture/Deliver Control Substance PG 1 <1G EASLEY, ASHLEY...
View ArticleParis PD Arrests July 10-12
Paris Police arrested 18 persons from July 10, 2015 to July 12, 2015. Black, Cory Demond, 41,Speeding Bradley, David Allen, 27, Assault family/household member, impede breathing Briggle, Jessica Marie,...
View ArticleA Vacation in Paris, Texas
The dog days of summer are upon us. Perhaps you have already taken your vacation or maybe one is not planned for this summer. You can still live like a tourist in your own home town. According to Trip...
View ArticleMore Fun for Kids at the Paris Public Library
The Paris Public Library The Paris Public Library continues its free summer programs for kids. Every Wednesday at 10:30am there is “Story Time” for children ages 3-5 (must be accompanied by an adult)....
View ArticleChamber of Commerce Warns About Community Guide
The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce is warning its members that the Chamber is not associated with nor do they have any relationship with Tri-County Publications, LLC out of Haltom City. The Lamar...
View ArticleFour Bedroom in Paris ISD
LARGE, NEWLY UPDATED HOME IN PARIS. THIS SPLIT MASTER, 4/3 HOME IS PERFECT FOR THE GROWING FAMILY. THE OVER SIZED LIVING AND KITCHEN AREA OFFER A GREAT SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING. LOTS OF UPDATES THRU OUT...
View ArticleMan arrested for assault
An officer with the Paris Police Department was patrolling in the 500 block of SE 20th St when he observed what he believed to be a disturbance. The officer observed a white male choking a black...
View ArticleParis PD Arrests July 13, 2015
Paris Police Department arrested four people between midnight July 12 and midnight July 13, 2015. Bridgers, Zachary Lance, 27, Public Intoxication, Theft under $50 Bryant, Nicole A, 31, Theft of...
View ArticleObituaries July 14, 2015
Evelyn Ollie Lester Finney, 72, of Paris, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015, at her home while surrounded by her family. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p. m. Tuesday, July 14th, at Bright-Holland...
View ArticleGlatfelter Removed from Historic Preservation
Grover Michael Glatfelter was removed from the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) following an outburst of obscenities at a recent Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) board meeting where...
View ArticleIs Diet Soda Safe?
Many moms drink diet soda and some even give it to their kids. When diet soda first hit the market in the late 1970’s (remember Tab?) it was thought to be a genius product. But over the past decade or...
View ArticleLittle Women at Paris Community Theatre
The musical adaptation of the classic story “Little Women” will be presented by the Paris Community Theatre August 6-9 and August 13-16. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the...
View ArticleThree Bedroom in Beaver Creek
Country charmer! Well maintained home in Beaver Creek subdivision. Large living room with storage under stairs, fireplace with electric insert and mantle. Dining room with hardwood floors that opens to...
View ArticleLamar County Sheriff's Inmate Booking for July 14th
The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office booked 5 inmates into the Lamar County Jail on Tuesday July 14th. Barrick, Lance Colton, Criminal Mischief >=$50<$500 Taylor, Coty Wayne, Failure to...
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