Livingston invited St. Nicholas to the Maxey House to spend an evening with all his special friends. During the event on Thursday (Dec 19), from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, children will make Christmas-themed crafts and listen to A Visit from St. Nicholas, better known today as ‘Twas the Night …

Photo by Tony Corso tonycorsoimages.com The Honey Grove Lady Warriors outscored Detroit 12-4 in the third quarter night en route to a 41-29 victory. Honey Grove’s Demetria Pruitt led all scorers with 17 points. Abi Shelby led Detroit with 12 points. On the boy’s side, the Eagles used a full-court …

The City of Paris Sanitation Department will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25. Normal collection will resume on Thursday, December 26. The Compost Site will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1, to observe Christmas and New Year’s Day. This reminder, the Compost …

Two Oklahoma City women are launching a petition drive for a public vote on whether to legalize the use of marijuana by adults 21 and older. A proposed ballot title has been submitted by Amy Young and Vanessa Avery. If it’s approved, supporters will have 90 days to gather nearly …

50-year club at North Lamar  The Paris Kiwanis Club recognized the North Lamar High School Key Club for their 50th anniversary during Tuesday’s noon meeting. Congratulating the Key Club officers are Kiwanis member Stephen ‘Red’ Holmes, sergeant at arms Wesley Crites, secretary Joseph Franklin, NLHS Assistant Principal Patrick Fuller, treasurer Matthew Vukcevich, vice president Jaden Franklin, president Katie …

Paris ISD will join 1,025 school districts throughout Texas in January to School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Paul Jones announced Friday. “Our school board members are volunteers who shoulder critical responsibilities and often make difficult choices for our district, all without pay. Their goal is always focused on the future success …

Paris Police responded to the 500-block of E. Cherry for a security check and found that the front door had been damaged. The victim told officers that 30-year-old Nicholas Chase Trimble, of Mt Pleasant, had kicked the front door and had assaulted her. He was found in the bathroom and …

The Lamar County “Spirit of Giving” is giving away multiple items at the Lamar County Courthouse Saturday including toys, bicycles, blankets, food, and baby supplies. Those attending are asked to bring something they can exchange for four tickets, which can be used “purchase” four items. Christ Community Church is hosting …

The Paris EDC Board meets in Regular Session Wednesday night at 5:30, and a mostly routine agenda is planned. The board, however, will go into an executive session at the end of the meeting. The agenda calls for the board to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or …

Earlier in the year, the Dallas Mavericks ended the Los Angeles Lakers ten-game winning streak. Last night they ended the Milwaukee Bucks 18-game winning streak 120-116. Without Luka, the rest of the team stepped up. Dallas has six players in double-digit scoring including 26 each for Kristaps Porzingas and Seth Curry. …