Paris Area News

The Detroit Community Food Pantry will distribute food items to qualified families and individuals on Monday, February 22, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the New Hope Baptist Church, located on F.M. 410 South in Detroit. Any low-income families living in Detroit and the surrounding area are welcome to come …

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourage Texans to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey. It will help the state identify damages across Texas and support emergency management officials in understanding damages during the recent winter weather. This data is also needed to …

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas reminds the public that fraudsters soon follow a disaster. As Texas suffers from historic freezing and resulting property damage from ice and burst pipes, individuals will likely seek to profit from the attendant stress fraudulently. “Fraudsters often appear from …

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that, in partnership with Gov. Greg Abbott, the Comptroller’s office has lifted state restrictions on the use of dyed diesel fuel for vehicles on Texas roadways suspended requirements to pay the state motor fuels tax on dyed diesel. Hegar also announced that the Comptroller’s office …

Unless some unforeseen problems occur, the main Lamar County courthouse will open at 10:00 am on Monday, February 22. The delayed opening will allow a fire suppression maintenance crew to inspect the pipes before populating the building.

  Paris Police responded to 10-block of NW 31st St at 9:24 Thursday night about someone shooting at the victim’s house. The victim reported that they heard several gunshots and observed a black vehicle drive away from the area. They left a bullet hole in the garage door, and no …

The Texas House will start committee meetings on ERCOT reform next week. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a former state representative, says he’s ready to head to Austin to testify in support of changes, either reforming ERCOT or joining the Eastern or Western National grid. Governor Greg Abbott has declared ERCOT …

Governor Abbott is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration, including Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, from the White House. This declaration will allow eligible Texans to apply for assistance to help address broken pipes and related property damage. The Governor previously requested a Federal Emergency Declaration …

Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents provided an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies. The Texas Attorney General’s Office urged residents who suspect being price-gouging victims to …

Due to the weather and circumstances beyond their control, the Paris Lamar Health District did not receive the 1,000 first doses and 400 of the second doses scheduled for distribution this Saturday. They do have 590 transferred from PRMC and will vaccinate with those as planned. They expect close to …

Marco Demon Perkins Paris Police responded to a civil standby in the 1700-block of Jackson St. at 9:22 Wednesday night. Marco Demon Perkins, 38, had an outstanding felony probation warrant out of the U.S. Marshall’s office. Officers arrested Perkins and placed him in the Lamar County Jail. Paris Police responded …

Winter Storm Has Passed, But Icy Hazards Still Remain ATLANTA – TxDOT reminds drivers that although the winter storm has passed, icy road hazards remain and will probably be around a few more days. TxDOT advises citizens to stay home if at all possible as crews continue to clear roads …

Your BBB serving North Central Texas is warning consumers to beware of the utility imposter scam beginning to target our area. This scam is not new to BBB and is most common in the winter and summer months when people are most likely to need their heat or air conditioning. …

Biologists Examine Winter Weather Impact on Texas Wildlife AUSTIN – As much of Texas has experienced historic winter weather, native wildlife populations throughout the state have also felt the impact. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds the public that many native wildlife species will survive short durations of historic …

    Spring Break is almost here, and with coronavirus vaccinations ramping up, many are eager to take time this spring break to take a short getaway. Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds potential travelers that there are multiple risks associated with traveling both related and unrelated to the pandemic and …

Because of the winter storm and widespread power outages, the Feb. 22 due date for state taxes and fees to be reported and paid will be extended by one week, to March 1, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today. The due date extension applies to all state taxpayers. It is …

  Paris Junior College announced today that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly(r) School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly(r) School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation. The …

  There’s a new recycling game in town and its glass! Keep Paris Beautiful/Make Lamar County Shine is excited to announce that their annual Tree Giveaway and Electronics Recycling event on Saturday, February 27, 2021 has grown to also include glass recycling. On February 27, from 8:00 am to noon …

Photo TxDOT The worst of the weather is behind us, but the worst of the road conditions is still to come as we enter a daily cycle of partial daytime melting and refreezing at night. It means black ice and bumpy ruts through Saturday. Drive safe or not at all …

Photo Texasfarmbureau.org This cold snap has devastated crops in South Texas. In the Rio Grande Valley, home to the state’s citrus crops, the arctic front came while most of the fruit was still on the trees. The Citrus Growers Association says they lost most of the grapefruit crop and all …