PHS Students Win Essay Contest
Each year the Paris Council of Garden Clubs and members clubs sponsor contestants in The National Garden Club, Inc. essay contest. Four Paris High School seniors taught by Sandra Strom are the local...
View ArticleCrosstown Showdown on Saturday at Wildcat Gym
Crosstown Showdown between the boys basketball teams from Paris High School and North Lamar High School on Saturday, February 6th at the Wildcat Gym. The Paris High School baseball team will be holding...
View ArticleObituaries for Thursday, February 4, 2016
Our beloved Martha Dennis Buster, 83 of Sumner, Texas was called hom to our Lord Tuesday, February 2, 2016. A memorial service has been set for Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home at...
View ArticleWanted Fugitive Accused of Child Sex Crimes Back in Lamar County Jail
In November, one of Texas’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives was captured in Oregon. On Tuesday, Donald Jack Robertson II was extradited back to Texas and is being held in the Lamar County Jail on a $700,000...
View ArticlePCT Looking for Musicians for CHICAGO
Paris Community Theatre is looking for a few more instrument players to complete the band ensemble for Chicago the Musical, which will be presented in April. They are looking for two trumpet players,...
View ArticleNew Restaurant Inspection Grading System Coming to Paris
In 2016, the Paris-Lamar County Health District implemented a new and improved restaurant inspection grading system. Once the inspection is done, a grade will be assigned (A, B, C, D, or F) and it will...
View ArticleStunning 2 Story Home On Two Acres
STUNNING 2 STORY HOME ON 2+ ACRES. THIS REMARKABLE HOME FEATURES EXTENSIVE CROWN MOLDING, LARGE GOURMET KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERS, LARGE GRANITE ISLAND & TRAVERTINE TILE...
View ArticlePantherettes WinThird in a Row
After starting the first half of district play with a 2-3 record the North Lamar Pantherettes find themselves with a 5-3 record with two games left. This, in part, thanks to a 54-46 win at Atlanta....
View ArticleLunch and Learn with Dr. Jail Varma
Lunch and Learn “Heart Disease 2.0” with Dr. Jail Varma at the Paris Public Library on February 11th at noon.
View ArticleParis PD Arrest Report for 2/4/16
Seven people were arrested by the Paris Police Department on February 4, 2016. The adults arrested include: Caldwell, Yhazmine Trynyce, 23, Interfere w/ Child Custody Douglas, Stanley Ray, 53, Criminal...
View ArticleNAACP "16th Annual Freedom Banquet" Tribute to Robert High
NAACP Branch 6213 “16th Annual Freedom Banquet” will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 6pm at the Love Civic Center. This year’s banquet is a Tribute to Robert Edward High Sr. Mr. High has...
View ArticleLamar County Sheriff's Office Inmate Bookings
Five people were booked into the Lamar County Jail between 9:45 am on 2/4 and 2:34 am on 2//5/16. Caudill, James Kyle, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Date/Family/Household Caldwell, Yhazmine Trynyce,...
View ArticleNorth Lamar's Versache Buchanan Signs with Alcorn State
Versache Buchanan has signed a letter of intent to play quarterback at Alcorn State. Reprinted with permission from The Panther Press.
View ArticleLadycats vs. Pantherettes at Wildcat Gym Friday Night
The crosstown showdown between Paris High School and North Lamar High School begins tonight with the girls JV and Varsity teams facing each other. JV game will begin at 5pm with the Girls Varsity teams...
View ArticlePCT Presents "Stage Combat Camp"
Paris Community Theatre is proud to partner with National Recognized Stage Combat Instructor Orion Couling to bring you a weekend that packs a real punch. Stage Combat Camp will be held at the PCT...
View ArticleLamar County Appraisal District Reminds Businesses to Render their Taxable...
If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, you must file a rendition with the Lamar County Appraisal District by April 15, 2016. A rendition is a report that lists all the...
View ArticlePJC Releases Certified List of Fall Graduates
Some 200 students participated in the fall graduation ceremony at Paris Junior College held Dec. 18, 2015. This was the third year a fall graduation was held to accommodate more students at PJC. After...
View ArticleTake your valentine to Love on the Square
Saturday, February 13th, take your valentine to an amazing evening downtown at The Loft at One Twenty-Three. Tickets are $25 per person for an night of dancing and desserts by Paris Bakery. Music by...
View ArticleThe Mother-Son Superhero Night at Northeast Texas Children's Museum
The Mother-Son Superhero Night is February 27, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. This is a wonderful event for mothers and sons to enjoy the evening together in a Super Hero...
View ArticleNLHS Presents a Night of Academia
North Lamar High School students will present a Night of Academia on Monday, February 29, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Students will showcase the quality of work being...
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