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CIA Chief Speaks In Texas

The head of the C-I-A is spending some time in Texas and says we must keep helping our allies. Bill Burns spoke at a forum at the Bush Library at SMU and said dictators won’t stop by just wielding power within their borders. He says the U-S needs to help …

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Paris Area Early Voting

Early voting begins Monday in the Texas Municipal Election and will run through April 30. At stake are seats on city councils, school boards, and some hospital boards. There are quite a few school bond elections on area ballots. Election Day is on Saturday, May 4.  For the Paris City Council, there …

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Clarksville Makes it Official for Interim Police Chief

The Clarksville City Council met in executive session and named Interim Police Chief Tommy Hunt the official Chief of the Department. The council also named Christie Ussery the May 4 Election Day judge. City Secretary Marisa Webster was named early voting clerk, and City Manager Deana Smith, Berenice Armenta, and Kristi …

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NLISD To Honor Retired Ag-Science Teacher

The North Lamar ISD Board of trustees voted at this week’s meeting to name the Ag Barn at the high school in honor of Kenny Sanders. Sanders has taught Agriculture and Science at the district for 57 years, and is retiring at the end of the school year. The date …

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Gainesville Officer Arrested Child Sex Crime

Cook County arrested a North Texas police officer following his indictment on child sex crimes. Gainesville charged Officer Dustin Duncan with alleged indecency with a child by sexual contact. After the arrest, Duncan resigned from the department. The Cooke County Sheriff’s Office has taken over the ongoing investigation. 

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Paris Area Weekend Events

Between 8:30 and 12:30 pm, Saturday, April 20, there will be a Fly-In at Cox Field in Paris presented by Cox Field and Airport Coffee. There’ll be Live Music, Food Trucks, Discovery Flights for Kids, a Bounce House, and Trolley Rides to Downtown.   The First Annual Paris Kite Fest, …

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Sulphur Springs City Cleanup Begins Monday 4.22

The Annual Sulphur Springs City-Wide Spring Clean-Up starts Monday and runs through Saturday, April 27. Sulphur Springs residents may bring large items to discard from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm to the city collection site, located about a quarter mile east of Flowserve, on East Jefferson St. The city will …

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Early Voting In Hopkins County

Early voting begins Monday, April 22, and runs through April 30 for the May 4 Municipal Election in Texas. City Council, School Board, and some hospital board seats are at stake. Some school districts are holding bond elections. The early voting location is in the JP Courtroom on Jefferson Street. There are …

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Minor Flooding Threat This Weekend

Moisture lifting over a cold front will produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms Friday through Sunday, with the best storm chances on Saturday. There will likely be periods of light rain or breaks in the rain, but confidence is low in where or when these will occur. Do not …

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Friday’s Sports

NBA Friday Bulls (39-43) at Miami Heat (46-36) at 6:00 pm ESPN Kings (46-36) at New Orleans Pelicans (49-33) at 8:30 pm TNT The top six teams from each conference head to the playoffs, while teams Nos. 7-10 in the standings will enter the play-in tournament on Tuesday-Friday. Two teams …

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Fannin County Senior Wins National Powerlifting Championship

A Trenton High School Senior’s hard work has paid off, and he is now a National Champion. Braden Hall brought home the United States Association of Power Lifting National High School Championship in the 198-pound class. When Braden began, Trenton High School didn’t have a powerlifting program, so he trained at …

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Boy’s Baseball Camp

The Mount Pleasant Tigers Boy’s Basketball Camp will be held again this summer on May 28-29, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Willie Williams Gym. It is open to completed 1st-6th grade students. The cost will be $40, including a shirt and ball. To register, use the QR code …

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Thursday’s Sports

NHL For 60 minutes, they got one last chance to watch the team they came to love before the franchise, as they know it is no more. The Arizona Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City in a deal they could sign in less than 24 hours after Wednesday night’s …

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Wednesday’s Sports

WNBA The Caitlin Clark experience delivered another television milestone. ESPN’s coverage of the WNBA draft on Monday night averaged a record 2.45 million viewers, and viewership peaked at 3.09 million, ESPN said in a release Tuesday. The audience was more than four times as many viewers as the 2023 draft, …

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Community Calendar

Apr
19
Fri
MPISD
Apr 19 all-day

Friday, April 19, 2024

  • Corprew 4th grade girl talk
  • Wallace Chillz on Wheelz Day
  • MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade History
  • Softball

MPHS JV & Varsity at Texas High (away), 4:30 p.m.

  • Baseball

MPHS JV & Varsity at Texas High (away), 4:30 p.m.

  • Tennis

MPHS Varsity at District tournament, Longview

  • Track

Regional meet in Arlington

Apr
20
Sat
MPISD
Apr 20 all-day

Saturday, April 20, 2024

  • Track

Regional meet in Arlington

First Annual Paris Kite Fest @ North Lamar ISD Grounds
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

The First Annual Paris Kite Fest, presented by the Paris Area Arts Alliance, will be held on Saturday, April 20, on the North Lamar ISD Grounds. This free event for “kids of all ages” runs from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Kite Fest will feature a DJ, food trucks, games, kids’ crafts, kite contests, and kite giveaways as long as the supply lasts. Bring your kite to fly or a chair to watch the fun.

You can fly any kite, flat, 3D, figure, or guryon. The field will be open to anyone flying their kite until the competitions begin at 2:00 pm. Categories will include the giant kite, youngest participant, oldest participant, highest flying kite, and most beautiful kite. Judging will happen during the flying activity. The flyer/pilot has three chances to fly their kite in the air. The kite must fly for at least two minutes to be eligible for judging. The judges’ decision is final in all categories. The Arts Alliance will award prizes.

As part of this artist-themed event, blank kite kits will be available as long as the supply lasts. The participants will have the opportunity to draw and color designs on their kites and see them fly. The Paris Area Arts Alliance and our generous sponsor, Dollins Bail Bonds, will provide all materials FREE of charge.

In addition, there will be an opportunity to create a personalized t-shirt using fabric markers. A blank kite will be printed on each t-shirt, allowing the individual to turn it into an art project that can be worn all spring and summer as a memory of the first Paris Kite Fest. These t-shirts will sell for $20 with fabric markers provided.

To round out the Kite Fest, traditional games and activities such as blowing bubbles, football throwing, temporary tattoos, and much more will be held. High school students from Chisum ISD and NLISD will volunteer to help with all aspects of the Kite Fest.

For additional information or weather condition updates, visit the FaceBook page for “ParisArea ArtsAlliance” or call 903-782-6215.

Apr
22
Mon
MPISD
Apr 22 all-day

Monday, April 22, 2024

  • CDC training for new volunteers, 8:05 a.m.
  • Fowler Chillz on Wheelz day

MPISD Board meeting, MPISD Administration Building, 5:30 p.m.

Apr
23
Tue
MPISD
Apr 23 all-day

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

  • Brice STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
  • Corprew STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
  • Fowler STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
  • Sims STAAR testing—4th grade Math
  • Sims 1st grade field trip
  • MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Honors Math
  • MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Baseball

MPHS JV & Varsity at Tyler High (away), 4:30 p.m.

Apr
24
Wed
MPISD
Apr 24 all-day

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

  • Fowler Student of the Month
  • Sims 2nd grade field trip
  • Sims STAAR testing—3rd grade Math

MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Honors Math

Apr
25
Thu
MPISD
Apr 25 all-day

Thursday, April 25, 2024

  • Brice Chillz on Wheelz day
  • Corprew 2nd grade field trip
  • Fowler Kindergarten music program, 5:30 p.m.
  • Wallace STAAR testing—5th & 6th grade Math
  • MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Math & 8th grade Algebra I
  • MPHS STAAR EOC testing—Algebra I
  • MPHS art at VASE State
  • MPHS NHS meeting, MPHS Auditorium, 7:45 a.m.

MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Eighth Annual Walk Of Hope @ Downtown Paris
Apr 25 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The 8th Annual Walk Of Hope, which supports National Crime Victims’ Week, is slated for downtown Paris on Apr. 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The event will raise awareness for victims of crime and child abuse. There will also be free hot dogs and drinks, and Mix Society will provide music.

Apr
26
Fri
MPISD
Apr 26 all-day

Friday, April 26, 2024

  • CDC Parent Committee meeting, 8:05 a.m.
  • Brice GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Corprew GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Fowler GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Sims GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Sims Chillz on Wheelz day
  • Wallace track meet, Sam Parker Stadium
  • MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Math
  • MPHS art at VASE State
  • MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
  • Baseball

MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Longview (home), 4:30 p.m. **SENIOR NIGHT**

Apr
27
Sat
MPISD
Apr 27 all-day

Saturday, April 27, 2024

  • Wallace Chess tournament
  • MPHS UIL Academics at Regional meet, UT Arlington
  • MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.