The Aikin Choir and Drummers performed unforgettably at their recent Christmas concert. The talented group, composed of fourth graders, wowed the audience with their exceptional skills and undeniable passion for music under the direction of Aikin Choir teachers Samantha House and Hannah Tullos. The choir and drummers’ enthusiasm and …

By Rachel McShane, Graduate Assistant Writer COMMERCE, TX—Winter can be a beautiful season. The air gets colder, the holidays arrive, and a snow flurry might appear. But for many, the feeling of “Jack Frost nipping at your nose” isn’t always pleasant. In fact, during the colder months, it isn’t uncommon for …

David Harris, the custodian at Justiss Elementary, has been recognized for his outstanding efforts in ensuring that every student received a Christmas present this year. Mathews Auto Group has honored him with a Pay It Forward gift to recognize his hard work and dedication to the students. “David Harris went …

Paris ISD principals named winners for the November GROWL Awards “Getting Results from Outstanding Wildcat Leaders.” Winners are Rachel Scroggins, Kasey Campbell, Michelle Setik, Logan Ryan, Beth Worthey, Andrea Penny, Michelle Ruthart, and Greg Mouser. Superintendent Althea Dixon and Assistant Superintendent Caleb Tindel conducted a drawing for grand prizes sponsored …

Justiss Elementary’s very own custodian, David Harris, wanted to be able to bless every student at Justiss with a small Christmas gift. He began his vision last year and hasn’t looked back. He went around to local businesses and asked for donations to make this dream a reality. Paris Chevrolet, …

The students in Kasey Campbell and Lisa Thompson’s classes at T.G. Givens put on a fantastic show for their loved ones with their Christmas Classics Remix program. The event was a heartwarming display of creativity and talent as the students showcased their musical skills through various classic Christmas songs. Parents, …

COLLEGE STATION, Texas: It’s time for Texans to brace themselves for cedar fever season once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes, and general misery. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for …

Superintendent Althea Dixon accepted a $4,285.10 check from First Federal Community Bank’s Paris Wildcat Spirit Card Program. Tina Freelen, Assistant Vice President of Deposit Services of First Federal, presented the check. When bank customers use their Wildcat Card as a credit card in a PIN-less transaction, First Federal sets aside …

COLLEGE STATION, Texas: The Texas A&M Forest Service Community Forestry Grant Program submission window is open and will close on February 16, 2024. The Community Forestry Grant Program offers more than $16 million in competitive grant opportunities for community, civic, and neighborhood groups to promote the management and enhancement of urban …

WASHINGTON, December 5, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features, including an electronic …