With so many people looking to the skies on April 8 to view a rare total solar eclipse, the potential for eye injuries is real. Clinicians caution that eclipse viewers should prioritize eye safety and take steps to ensure their eyes are protected. “An ounce of prevention is worth a …

If you get a chance, drive by the Salvation Army Thrift Store corner, just west of the square, and see what the Paris-Lamar County Health District and other community partners are up to! This garden will help serve Salvation Army patrons and the community by providing fresh vegetables and other …

The White House has issued a new cyber warning. The warning, sent to the nation’s governors, suggests that foreign hackers are conducting cyber attacks against water and sewage systems. Cities often run these systems on older equipment that needs upgrading. Max Kilger of UT-San Antonio says a hack could inject …

  Governor Greg Abbott orders Texas colleges and universities to revise their free speech policies to curb antisemitism. The order specifically named two pro-Palestine groups. The Texas Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations condemned the governor’s order. It said advocating for Palestinian rights and criticizing the actions of …

The total solar eclipse is a large-scale natural phenomenon that Texans have not seen since 2017. As people begin to plan to travel across the state for eclipse-watching events, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Disaster Assessment Recovery, and state emergency preparedness, officials urge individuals to be mindful of increased traffic and …

All special needs teens and adults are invited to an Easter party from 12:30 to 4:00 pm Friday, March 29, at the Lake Crook Pavilion, 3800 CR 31700, off US. Highway 271 N in Paris. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, games, karaoke with a DJ, a cake walk, and …

The Paris Farmers and Artisan Market is hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, March 28, at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 107 East Kaufman Street. Current and new vendors and food truck operators who would like to learn about opportunities at the market are encouraged to attend. …

Free senior bingo is returning to City Square-Paris on Thursday, March 28, at 1:00 pm. Doors will open at 12:30, and they serve lunch. Embark Care, Heritage House of Paris, and Visiting Angels sponsor it.

  You can add Kaufman County to the list of places where they issued a Disaster Declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The declaration will be effective from Friday through Tuesday, April 5–9. The county is expecting around 200,000 visitors during that time, about twice …