Texas Law on Seat Belts and Safety Seats
TxDot has recently released the new Texas laws and regulations on seat belts and child safety seats. According to TxDot, wearing a seat belt improves survival by 50 percent for front seat passengers...
View ArticleSamsung’s digital wallet service will work with existing credit card terminals
We live in a world where paying with your cell phone is a reality, but the opportunity to do so can be a rare, confusing experience. Vendor kiosks usually need to be specifically equipped to accept NFC...
View ArticleParis Optimist Hires New Executive Director
The Paris Optimist Club announced the hiring of their new Executive Director, Tony Steadman and the installation of 2014 – 2015 Club President, Dale Wood. Tony is pictured on the left and Dale on the...
View ArticleJust Over 60 Acres
Beautiful secluded tract with paved road access thru \”The Hills\” subdivision. Can be divided. Water, sewer and electric available. Subdivision restrictions apply. 60.575 Acres. North Lamar ISD....
View ArticleDrag Boat Races Underway Saturday and Sunday
Travis Tuttle crosses finish line at 158 mph during Friday’s tune up The Paris Powerboat Grand Prix is finally here. Gates open a 8am Saturday and Sunday at Lake Crook for the Southern Drag Boat...
View ArticleHatch Chili Fest on September 5th
The aroma of fresh roasted Hatch Chile’s is expected to permeate the Farmers Market downtown Paris, Texas. On September 5th beginning at 9:00 a.m. the Market Square located at 400 SW 1st Street, the...
View ArticleCity Council to Meet Monday, August 24th
The Paris City Council will be meeting in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2015. The meeting will be held at the City Council Chamber, located at 107 E. Kaufman Street in downtown...
View ArticleUnited Way to Kick Off Annual Campaign
The Annual Campaign for the United Way will be kicking off soon. The Lamar County United Way has a goal this year to raise $600,000. The board is committed to the phrase, “Raised here! Stays Here!”...
View ArticleWhat You Need to know About Cholesterol by Chris Prakash, MD
High cholesterol is a well known risk factor for heart disease and stroke. However, there are no symptoms of high cholesterol. The only way to find out if you have high cholesterol is to have your...
View ArticleLocal Businesses Sponsoring Drag Boat Races
Bigger than expected crowds were at the first annual Drag Boat races at Lake Crook on Saturday. Races will continue on Sunday, with gates opening at 9am. Admission is $15. Many local businesses...
View ArticleFour Bedroom in Johnson Woods
A house with a contemporary flair on cul-de-sac street in the heart of Johnson Woods. This unique designed home features step down, open living room with gas log fireplace. Formal dining. Galley...
View ArticleBack to School for All Lamar County Students
All Lamar County school kids will be heading back to school tomorrow, Monday, August 24th. The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office is offering the following simple safety tips: SCHOOL ZONE DRIVING SAFETY...
View ArticleMarketing for Writers Workshop
Have you written a book, but you are not sure how to promote it? What marketing techniques work for writers, and which methods are a waste of time and money? When is the best time to start your...
View ArticleThree Bedroom Home in Reno
CORNER LOT. VERY ELEGANT. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. CUSTOM CABINETS. LOTS OF CROWN MOLDING. PROPANE GAS LOGS. PROPANE WATER HEATER. SPLIT MASTER. WALK IN CLOSET. WINDOW TREATMENTS & REFRIGERATOR STAY....
View ArticleParis Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault
26 year old Jason William Allen Ellis, of Paris, was arrested at 10:30 A.M. on August 21, 2015 on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault on a family member with a deadly weapon. The warrant...
View ArticleParis Teen Arrested for Burglary of a Building
Paris Police Officers responded to a call of a burglary of a building in the 900 block of NW 34th Street on August 17, 2015. During the investigation, a surveillance video captured an image of the...
View ArticleParis PD Weekend Arrests
Paris Police responded to 266 calls for service, and arrested 7 persons over the past 72 hour weekend ending at midnight on August 23, 2015. Allen, Charles Jabar, Fail to Maintain; Fail to Appear Non...
View ArticleParis Police Looking For Suspect Who Shot 18 Year Old
Gunshots were heard by Paris Police Officers coming from the 500 block of the Tudor Street area at about 2:50 A.M. on August 23, 2015. When officers arrived at the scene, they were informed that an 18...
View ArticleBack to School Spurs Backpack Donation
Seventy-five backpacks loaded with school supplies were donated to Everett Elementary School by Heritage House of Paris. Business Development Specialist Cary Scott, right, and Sales Manager Candace...
View ArticleLook Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!
The first day of school is full of anticipation, which sometimes is accompanied by a few butterflies! Parents of young students are relinquishing their children for the day, teachers are anxious about...
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