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Nintendo President Satoru Iwata dies at 55
On July 11, Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo, passed away at the age of 55, a victim of cancer. The following days have been full of mourning for one of the most influential people in the video game...
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Teen dies in fatal collision
At 2:01 P.M. on July 14, 2015, Paris Police and Emergency Personnel responded to a fatality accident in the 2900 block of SE Loop 286. 17 year old Gracee Morrison, of Paris, was driving a 2003 red Ford...
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Obituaries for July 15, 2015
Mrs. Helen B. “Bea” Billy, 84, of Roxton passed away Monday, Jul 13, 2015 in Paris. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 17, 2015 in the Restland Cemetery in Roxton with...
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Police Arrest for July 15
Coty Wayne Taylor Paris Police arrested 18 year old Coty Wayne Taylor, of Paris and a juvenile accomplice at 9:01 A.M. on July 14, 2015 in the 1500 block of South Collegiate Dr when officers deatined...
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12th Annual Johnny Stallings Great Paris Turtle Float
The 12th Annual Johnny Stallings Memorial Great Paris Turtle Float returns July 25th to the Love Civic Center. This event is an annual fundraiser benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Red River...
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Talk. Text. Crash. - Distracted Driving Campaign by TxDOT
Across the state in 2014, there were 100,917 distracted-driving crashes resulting in 483 fatalities and more than 3,000 serious injuries. … “In Texas, texting, talking and other distractions cause...
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Custom Built Home on 69+ Acres in Pattonville
A MUST SEE!! This Dennis Johnson Custom built 3 bedroom home sits on rolling acreage just minutes from the Loop. Beautiful stained concrete, custom cabinetry, walk-in tile shower, concrete storm safe...
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Obituaries for July 16, 2015
Clara Pauline Hatanville, 80, of Roxton passed away Tuesday July 14, 2015 at Paris Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday July 17, at the First Baptist Church in...
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Lamar County Sheriff's Department Inmate Bookings July 16, 2015
Lamar County Sheriff’s Office booked 10 inmates into the Lamar County Jail between July 15, 2015 and July 16, 2015 Holt, Gregory Lyndall, Theft of Property >=$1,500<$20K, Bench Warrant Owens,...
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Police Arrests July 16, 2015
Rayla Jeanette McCurry While on a traffic stop in the 1900 block of Maple Ave, Paris Police were advised that one of the occupants of the vehicle had two outstanding felony theft warrants from Dallas...
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Registration for Fall Ball
Registration for Paris Optimist Fall ball is Saturday, August 8th and Saturday, 15th at Woodall Field. The ages and fees are as follows: TBall (5/6 yr olds ) – $45 AA (7/8 yr olds) – $55 AAA (9/10 yr...
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Paris Man Arrested on a Warrant for Family Violence Assault
Dakota Shane Weir, 25, of Paris was arrested at 4:21 P.M. on Thursday, July 16, 2015 in the 4300 block of Bonham Street on a warrant charging him with family violence assault with a previous...
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Maintenance on Outdoor Warning Sirens Today
Today, Friday, July 17th, Hargis Electric will be doing quarterly maintenance on the outdoor warning sirens in the city. It may be necessary to temporarily activate a siren(s) while performing the...
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Paris PD Arrests on 7/16/15
Paris Police responded to 116 calls for service, and arrested 5 persons on July 16, 2015. The adults arrested include: Berry, Jackie Ray, 41, Fail to Maintain; Fail to Appear Non Traffic Limbrock,...
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Familiar Face Returns to Lead PJC Men's Basketball Team
Bilal Batley, who served as Paris Junior College’s assistant basketball coach in the Dragons’ 2013-2014 season that culminated in a trip to the national tournament, is returning as head coach. That...
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Obituaries for Friday, July 17, 2015
Gracee Clair Morrison, 17 of Powderly, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Funeral services have been set for Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Paris with Rev. Tiny...
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Lamar County Sheriff Dept. Inmate Bookings
Six people were booked into the Lamar County Jail between 12:14am on July 16 and 1:12am on July 17, 2015. Mejia, Gabriel Yanez, POSS CS PG 1<1G; POSS DEL Drug Paraphernalia; Driving W/License...
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Tour de Paris
The 2015 annual Tour de Paris bicycle rally will be held on Saturday, July 18th beginning at the Love Civic Center at 8am. Online registration will end on Friday, July 17th at 3pm. Registration...
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U.S. Rep. Ratcliffe Calls on President to Denounce Horrific Planned...
U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), who represents Lamar County, has spoken out regarding the horrific acts seen in a recently leaked Planned Parenthood video. In a recent video, new documentation...
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The Price of Parking: Creative Candy Owner Rents Parking Spaces
Paying to park your car in designated areas is not exactly commonplace in small towns like Paris, TX. Most people instead see parking fees in large cities like Dallas, Ft. Worth, or Houston. Yet what’s...
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