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Our nation has faced unprecedented challenges due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and the agriculture industry is no exception. USDA Farm Service Agency, reminding farmers and ranchers that FSA is now accepting applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. This program provides vital financial assistance to producers to offset impacts off COVID-19.
Specific crops and livestock, along with wool and dairy, are eligible for CFAP. Our website, farmers.gov/cfap, is your one-stop-shop for available commodities, payment rates, eligibility criteria, and application forms. You’ll also find a payment calculator that assists you with completing your application.
We accept applications for CFAP through Aug. 28, and if you have CFAP questions, customers can call the CFAP call center at 887-508-8364, or by contacting your local FSA county office. In Lamar County, it is at 201 N. Collegiate Dr., Ste. 500, Paris.
Hey kids!
Do you like photography?
Do you love your pet(s)?
The Children’s Room of
the Paris Public Library
is combining these two wonderful things for an exciting photo challenge!
To enter the “Capture Your Pet Reading” Photo Challenge, take a creative picture of your pet or pets “reading” a book! Send
If you have questions about this photo challenge, please contact Ms. Tracy at
903.785.8531 or tclark@paristexas.gov
Children’s Room ~ Paris Public Library
your photo with a caption to
Ms. Tracy at tclark@paristexas.gov including your
first and last name, your age, and your phone #.
- Entry deadline July 31st
- One entry per person
- Ages 7 – 17
- Photos will be posted on our library’s Just for Kids page for all to view and enjoy
- Each participant’s name will be entered in the drawing to win one of three Hobby Lobby gift cards!
- Gift card winners will be notified by August 7th
- Get creative and have fun!
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Early voting in Titus County is underway until Monday through Friday until Friday (Jul 10) from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Election Office at 110 S. Madison is closed Friday (Jul 3) for the holiday weekend. Election Day is Tuesday (Jul 14).
Republicans in Precinct 1 have a runoff election for Commissioner between Jeff Parchman vs. Denise Reichert.
Democrats in Pct 1, 2, 3, and 4 have two runoff elections, one for Senator and the other for Railroad Commissioner.
Early voting in Titus County is underway until Monday through Friday until Friday (Jul 10) from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Election Office at 110 S. Madison is closed Friday (Jul 3) for the holiday weekend. Election Day is Tuesday (Jul 14).
Republicans in Precinct 1 have a runoff election for Commissioner between Jeff Parchman vs. Denise Reichert.
Democrats in Pct 1, 2, 3, and 4 have two runoff elections, one for Senator and the other for Railroad Commissioner.
Hey kids! Do you like photography? Do you love your pets? The Children’s Room at the Paris Public Library combines these two beautiful things for an exciting photo challenge!
To enter the “Capture Your Pet Reading” Photo Challenge, take a creative picture of your pet or pets “reading” a book! Send your photo with a caption to Ms. Tracy at tclark@paristexas.gov, including your first and last name, your age, and your phone #.
– Entry deadline Friday (Jul 31)
– One entry per person
– Ages 7 – 17
– Photos will be posted on our library’s Just for Kids page for all to view and enjoy
– Each participant’s name will be entered in the drawing to win one of three Hobby Lobby gift cards!
– Gift card winners receive notification by Friday (Aug 7)
Get creative and have fun! If you have questions about this photo challenge, please contact Ms. Tracy at 903.785.8531 or tclark@paristexas.gov Children’s Room ~ Paris Public Library.
Over the years, many of you in our community have graced the PCT stage. We have built sets, sewn costumes, lent our voices, and filled the Plaza.
Sadly, as we look towards the 44th season in the age of COVID-19, the Plaza lights are dim. The curtains are closed, and there is no popcorn popping. Shows for the foreseeable future, canceled, to keep our community members safe, it must remain closed until it can safely reopen.
PCT is a volunteer nonprofit organization that relies heavily on ticket sales to pay the bills and continue operating. Now without help from the community, PCT will have difficulty meeting those financial obligations.
PCT needs YOU to play the role of a lifetime and help them continue to provide entertainment to our community as the longest-running community theatre in Northeast Texas!
Please ensure they will be here in 2021. No gift is too small. Please click the link below and share it on your page.
The show must go on–but PCT needs YOUR help! Find more info on the PCT Facebook page.
Calling all kids 7-12! Join us at Oak Park for this year’s Summer Fun Community Program. From June 15 to July 24, the City of Paris and CitySquare will offer sports, yoga, crafts, cooking, reading, and of course, Water Fun Fridays with free pizza! For more information, call 903.784.9266 or check out the City of Paris’ Facebook page. Scholarships are available. Summer Fun. It’s the place for kids this summer!
The Cookville Volunteer Fire Department rescheduled their 30th Annual Fundraiser to start at noon Saturday, July 11. With the safety of Cookville neighbors in mind, there is the observation of social distancing and other health safety practices. Elderly and infirm neighbors who are at risk of attending are encouraged to phone the fire station at (903) 572-1391, and members will attempt to deliver all meals requested.
The fire department members will serve free wood-smoked beef brisket and pork butt, beans, potato salad, bread, and desserts.
There will be a live and silent auction all day, a bounce house, and other entertainment for the kids. The Carter Blood Care bus will be on-site for interested donors.
Everyone is welcome at no cost. However, we appreciate your donations.
814 CR 4045, Cookville
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency seeks farmers and ranchers to serve on the local F-S-A county committee. This is F-S-A administrator Richard Fordyce letting you know that now is the time to submit your nomination for the 2020 county committee election.
From June 15 through August 1, you can nominate yourself or a candidate of your choice for your local F-S-A county committee. Almost anyone of legal voting age participating or cooperating in F-S-A’s programs can be nominated.
There’s an increasing need for representation from underserved producers, so I especially encourage beginning, women and other minority farmers and ranchers to get involved.
Download a nomination form today at F-S-A dot u-s-d-a dot g-o-v forward-slash elections (fsa.usda.gov/elections) or request one from your local office. Remember, forms must be postmarked or delivered back to the county office by the August 1 deadline. Voting takes place this fall.
Make a difference in your county and lead your F-S-A.
The Paris Lady Wildcats Volleyball team is having a fundraiser. The Lady Cats are looking to upgrade a few things and add to their program. With their current budget, they will be purchasing new varsity uniforms, shoes, knee pads, shirts, and practice equipment that gets worn out or damaged throughout the off-season. As fundraisers, they ask for the help and support of their loving family, friends, and fans. With your support, they are looking to raise $3,000 to help with the cost of:
New balls. New nets, practice equipment, ball carts, practice gear, travel gear (warm-ups, bags, shirts), and offseason workout clothes. For more information on how and where to donate, contact Ashley Green at ashley.green@parisisd.net!