Paris Area News
Start 2021 With A Hike
December 25, 2020
Enjoy Miles of Fun in 2021 on a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park AUSTIN— Start the new year in nature with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This New Year’s Day, walk, bike, or paddle your way into 2021 on a First Day Hike …
Read More »Weekly Roadwork Report
December 25, 2020
TxDOT Paris District For Dec. 27, 2020 – Jan. 2, 2021 Here’s a look at work planned in Delta, Lamar, and Red River Counties during the week of Dec. 28, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised …
Read More »Lamar County Burglary Arrest
December 24, 2020
From Lamar County Sheriff Scott Cass On Tuesday night, Lamar County Precinct 3 Constable noticed a suspicious vehicle sitting abandoned in the 5400-block of FM 79 in an area of recent burglaries. Lamar County Sheriff’s deputies arrived to assist and started checking nearby properties and shop buildings. At one of …
Read More »Texas COVID Update For 12.23.20
December 24, 2020
Texas reported 20,697 new COVID-19 cases and 261 COVID deaths Wednesday. There have been 262,450 cases reported in the last 14 days.
Read More »The State Says More Texans Should Be Vaccinated Right Away
December 24, 2020
The first group to get COVID-19 vaccines was direct contact with COVID patients and elder care facility residents. The next group was supposed to wait, but no longer. Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt is now urging facilities that have gotten the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines …
Read More »Christmas Gifts Could Be Late Arriving Late
December 24, 2020
Millions of presents are going to be delivered late this year due to backups in the US. Postal Service. It’s a combination of two things: spiking COVID rates that have caused over 19 thousand postal employees to call in sick this month and increased volume due to more people staying …
Read More »Lamar County Coronavirus For 12.23.20
December 23, 2020
Lamar County COVID-19 Report for 12/23/2020: There are 53 New Cases Total Cases: 3,648 Total PCR: 1,786 Total Antigen: 1,814 Total Antibody: 48 Total Deaths: 73 The Department of State Health Services shows that Lamar County has a cumulative total of 3,423 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 since testing …
Read More »Paris City Hall Has Candidate Infor For City Council Candidates
December 23, 2020
Candidate packets are available at Paris City Hall for those interested in running for the city council in the May municipal election. Seats on the board that are up for election are Districts 4, 5, and 7. Candidates must be 18 and be a resident of Texas and the district …
Read More »Campbell Soup Donation To Food Pantry
December 23, 2020
The Campbell Soup Foundation has given a $25,000 grant to the Paris Downtown Food Pantry. This donation is also the Community Impact Grants and emergency relief the company provided earlier this year.
Read More »Lamar County Bookings
December 23, 2020
Paris Police arrested Glinda Marie Cranfill, of Paris, for Evading Arrest with a Vehicle. The bond is $4,000. Lamar County Deputies arrested Chris Duane Brooks, of Paris, on Bond Surrender warrants for two counts of a Controlled substance and a misdemeanor marijuana charge. His bonds total $16,000. Officials arrested Jason …
Read More »Last Minute Shopping
December 23, 2020
If you’ve waited until now to finish your Christmas shopping, you’re in good company. Stores will be packed with last-minute Christmas shoppers today. If you do plan on shopping on Christmas Eve, be sure to double-check the store hours. Many will be closing early.
Read More »VW Beetles Recalled
December 23, 2020
Volkswagen recalls over 105,000 Beetles. The recall covers 2012 through 2014 models. It’s due to faulty front driver airbags that can explode and hurl shrapnel. The company says dealers will replace the airbags at no cost.
Read More »No Ruling After DACA Hearing
December 23, 2020
In Houston, a federal judge didn’t immediately issue a ruling following a court hearing on a U.S. program’s fate shielding immigrants brought to the country illegally as children. During a nearly 3 1/2 hour hearing, this week, Texas and eight other states asked U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen to end …
Read More »Lamar County Grand Jury Felony Indictments.
December 23, 2020
The Lamar County grand jury handed down felony indictments on 22 people. Most of the alleged crimes were drug offenses. Other charges include Assaults of various types, burglary, unauthorized of a vehicle, and evading arrest. Defendant’s Name Charge INDICTMENT – DECEMBER 10, 2020 BIVENS, BRENDA HAMILTON PCS PG1 < 1G …
Read More »United Way Of Lamar County Announces 2021 Agency Allocations
December 23, 2020
After reaching its Campaign Goal of $500,000, the United Way of Lamar County (UWLC) has announced the funding allocations that each of its partner agencies will receive in 2021. In 2021 UWLC Partner Agencies Allocations are as follows: The King’s Daughters – $43,000.00 American Red Cross – $20,000.00 Salvation Army …
Read More »High School Basketball Plus Mavs Open Season Tonight In Today’s Sports Update
December 23, 2020
Sports Report for Wednesday, December 23 Sports brought to you by RENO TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER. That was Chisum boys basketball coach Brian Temple after his team’s 57-42 win over Grand Saline last night. Worm Price led the team with 18 points. Keaston Lawrence finished with 17. The Chisum girls …
Read More »Texas COVID Update For 12.22.20
December 23, 2020
Texas reported 22,156 new COVID-19 cases and 199 COVID deaths. There have been 257,025 new COVID cases over the last 14 days in Texas.
Read More »Teachers Say They Need Higher Prioritization On Vaccine Allocations
December 23, 2020
The Texas State Teachers Association calls Governor Abbott to allow schools to close for in-person learning until teachers make the state’s Covid vaccine priority list. The Association says it’s time for Abbott to recognize how dangerous the virus is currently spreading. The Association adds that schools shouldn’t fear losing state …
Read More »Vaccine Arriving In Paris
December 23, 2020
There are 600 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine that could arrive in Paris today. They have allotted Kroger pharmacy 500, Brookshire pharmacy in Paris 100, and the Puckett Family Clinic in Honey Grove should receive 500. The Paris-Lamar County Health District meets Krogers pharmacy about vaccinating firefighters, police officers, and …
Read More »Propane Explosion In Powderly
December 23, 2020
There were no reported injuries when a propane tank inside a storage shed in Powderly exploded. A Lamar County deputy reported seeing a bright orange ball of fire shoot up. Fire officials say a propane heater left on too close to another tank caused the explosion.
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