Portions of the Northeast Texas Trail have received a grant of nearly $1.2 million from Texas Parks and Wildlife. The money will go to a section of the trail in Wolfe City and from Clarksville to the Bowie County line.
Read More »Trial Of Deport Mayor John Mark Francis Postponed
The trial of Deport Mayor John Mark Francis has been postponed. Francis was indicted for theft of more than $2500 but less than $30,000 two years ago. Francis maintains he has done nothing wrong. The trial was delayed because at least one witness was unavailable for the trial and district …
Read More »Prosecutor Considering Charges For Hugo Officers
A Choctaw County prosecutor is reviewing an OSBI report to determine if two Hugo detectives who shot three children and a robbery suspect should face charges. District Attorney Mark Madoff says it will take him weeks to review the report and decide if detectives Billy Jenkins and Chad Allen committed …
Read More »Texas Legislative News: Property Tax Reform And Teacher Raises
Governor Greg Abbott said a deal has been made on school finance and property tax reform, which was were the top priorities of the legislative session. The measures include the proposed budget, Senate Bill 2 which deals with property taxes, and the school finance bill, House Bill 3. Abbott says …
Read More »Soliz And Reaves Named North Lamar Teachers Of The Year
Employees receive special awards and service pins An employee appreciation and recognition banquet for North Lamar ISD employees was held Thursday to honor those who make a difference to students and co-workers throughout the year. Interim Superintendent Kelli Stewart along with Assistant Superintendents Chandra White and Dr. Angela Chadwick and Special Education DirectorTonya Igleheart recognized employees for …
Read More »Paris ISD’s Future Problem Solving Program Sets District Record And Continues To Dominate Texas
Paris ISD sets a new district record with seven state championships and a total of 26 medals and awards at the Texas Future Problem Solving Program (FPSP) Bowl. The winning students are coached by Senior Division—Sandra Strom, Dr. Janet Dickey, and Angie Black; Middle Division—Jill Stone, Lisa Lipstraw and Brent Wilburn; …
Read More »Most Anticipated Movies Of The Summer
The summer movie season got off to a heroic start thanks to the record-breaking opening of “Avengers: Endgame” and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Marcus Theatres surveyed more than 5,000 of its Magical Movie Rewards members in eight states to find out what summer movies made …
Read More »At The Movies For Friday May 25
“Aladdin” [PG] (Wide) Watch Trailer A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. Stars: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari “Booksmart” [R] (Wide) Watch Trailer On the eve of their high school graduation, two …
Read More »PJC Offering Scholarship for a Summer Class Tuition to Graduating Seniors
Graduating high school seniors in the Paris Junior College service area are eligible for a scholarship covering tuition for a class in either of the five-week Summer I or Summer II semesters. Summer I starts June 3 and Summer II begins July 10. Generous donors to the PJC Memorial …
Read More »Pantherettes Tonight Plus Rangers Sweep Mariners In Today’s Sports Update
Last night in Argyle, the Honey Grove Lady Warriors lost Game 1 of their regional finals series with Crawford 7-0. Game 2 is tonight. Also tonight, on Mix 107.7, the North Lamar Pantherettes will try to punch their ticket to Austin. At 7:00 pm, North Lamar and Anna will play …
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