Slow Roll on Monday, November 2nd
The next scheduled “Slow Roll” is Monday, November 2nd. Riders will meet at 6:15pm at Wade Park (Pine Bluff and 25th street). The slow, easy bike ride is free and perfect for the whole family. The...
View ArticleParis Junior College Selected for National Initiative
Implementing guided academic and career pathways at scale – for all students – is the shared commitment of 30 colleges that will participate in the Pathways Project led by the American Association of...
View ArticleTurn Clocks Back
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on October 31, 2015. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 am on Sunday, November 1st.
View ArticleObituaries for Sunday, November 1, 2015
Alice Faye McClure, 68, of Paris, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McClure will lie in repose at Bright-Holland Funeral Home until noon on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd,...
View ArticleCandy with a Cop
The Paris Police Department hosted “Candy with a Cop” on Halloween night. Over 200 children, dressed up in their Halloween costumes, visited the Paris PD for candy and 9-1-1 information.
View ArticleTwo Local Downtown Businesses Receive Peoples Choice Awards
The Texas Downtown Association announced the 2015 People’s Choice Award winners from the entire state of Texas. Two local downtown Paris businesses were among the winners. The restaurant 107 won for...
View ArticleLooking Ahead in Paris ISD
Monday, November 2, 2015 Paris Junior High School Book Fair Canned Food Drive Crockett Intermediate School Student Council Food Drive – 5th grade – canned...
View ArticleBe the Light 5k Glow Run
Runners and walkers of all athletic abilities are invited to participate in the Be the Light 5k Glow Run on Saturday, November 21st at 6:30pm at the Love Civic Center. The Glow Run 5k lights up the...
View ArticlePart of Trail de Paris Still Closed
The original and most popular portion of the Trail e Paris, from the Collegiate Drive trailhead heading East to the 286 loop, has been closed since August 25th for resurfacing. The resurfacing project...
View ArticleNew Federal Law Prohibits Passengers from Packing Electronic Cigarettes
A new Federal law prohibits airline passengers from packing electronic cigarettes or any battery-operated smoking device in their checked baggage on commercial flights. Since 2009, there have been...
View ArticleFinancial Focus - When Investing, Put Time on Your Side
Now that we’re well into autumn, the days are getting noticeably shorter. The change in seasons reminds us that time is passing – and it’s important to use that time wisely. When used well, in fact,...
View ArticleFour Bedroom Home in Reno
BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH WITH GREAT COLOR SCHEME THROUGHOUT. LOTS OF GRANITE AND SCRAPE WOOD FLOORS. NICE MASTER BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET. LARGE FENCED BACKYARD WITH A SHOP. North Lamar ISD....
View ArticlePolice Find Car on Fire with Fireworks Inside on Halloween Night
Paris Police officers were conducting a traffic stop in the 4200 block of Pine Mill Road on October 31st when they heard exploding fireworks in the area. Officers located a vehicle on fire in the 3700...
View ArticleParis PD Weekend Arrest Report
No incidents were reported concerning Halloween. Paris Police responded to 277 calls for service, and arrested 20 persons over the Halloween weekend ending at midnight on November 1, 2015. Booker,...
View ArticleWhen Should I get a Mammogram? By Chris Prakash, MD
Mammograms have been proven to detect breast cancer early, and save lives. However, what age to start, how often to get it, and when to stop, are all matters of debate. Various medical organizations...
View ArticleLamar County Sheriff's Office Weekend Inmate Bookings
Twenty-four people were booked into the Lamar County Jail between 1 am on October 30th and 10:50 pm on November 1, 2015. Cherry, Jackie Robert, Theft Property<$2500 2/more previous convictions...
View ArticleBlue Bell Ice Cream Back!
Blue Bell has resumed distribution to some North Texas stores, including those in Paris, starting today, November 2nd. eParisExtra.com calls to both Kroger and Brookshire’s in Paris confirmed that Blue...
View ArticleOffice/Warehouse Property for Sale on Loop
Commercial/Industrial property for sale on NE Loop 286 in Paris. Use for office/warehouse. Approximately 3000 square feet on .23 acres. Located in Paris ISD. $179,000.
View ArticleeParisExtra.com Pets of the Week
This is Whisper, named so because she is shy and just a tiny bit of black fur. Whisper is a Heeler mix that looks like there could be some Shepard in there also. She has caught the eye of several...
View ArticleVoting Today!
Seven constitutional amendments are being brought to Texas voters to be decided at the ballot box today. Proposition 1 allows for an increased homestead exemption for Texas property owners. If passed,...
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