The United Way of Lamar County's Texas Scholars will be recognized Monday at 5:30 pm at Paris High School ‘s Wildcat Stadium. All local high school seniors in the county who have achieved the academic level of being named Texas Scholars will be honored. Four college scholarships funded by the …

Walmart Pharmacies across the country are hosting Wellness Days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow. There will be free health screenings for things like glucose, cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure, as well as affordable immunizations like flu, COVID-19, shingles, tetanus, measles and others.

Dr. Chris Prakash of Texas Oncology-Paris testified before a committee in the legislature in favor of a bill that would expand access to a cancer test. The statement relates to a process called biomarker testing. Biomarkers help doctors sometimes detect cancer, if it’s coming back, or guide doctors in the …

SMITHVILLE, Texas: If you’re looking for Colton Curles, there’s a good chance you’ll find him outside, wherever there’s work. “I don’t do well sitting still,” said Curles, Texas A&M Forest Service Task Force Coordinator for the agency’s Central Branch. Curles, who oversees 11 full-time and four seasonal employees of the Lost …

Paris High School seniors Brody Holleman and Sophie Stone placed second and third, respectively, in the Air Force Association Earle North Parker essay contest for the North Texas region. Johnny Young and Christian Wilson were both finalists. All four students were honored at a dinner and recognition ceremony at Texas …

COMMERCE, TX—A&M-Commerce will hold Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. Candidates include 515 master’s students, 26 doctoral students, and 722 undergraduates. Of these students, 370 will graduate with academic distinction, including 110 cum laude, 139 magna cum laude, and 121 summa cum laude. A&M-Commrce …

Paris High School UIL academic students recently competed at the Regional meet in Commerce. Five students, some in multiple events, will compete at the State UIL meet held in Austin on May 17, 2023. The top two finishers in each event advance to the State Academic Meet. The Paris High …

Paris High School recently held a dinner in honor of the 2023 graduating seniors with the highest grade point averages. Principal Chris Vaughn introduced each student, including a record of their activities and accomplishments. The students submitted their parents and presented their honor graduate COWL and a plaque from the …

Cooper, TX—The “Land of the Oaks and Lake” awaits you this month. Research has shown that spending time in nature helps us with improved mood and cognitive ability and even has physical health benefits. What better place to soak in the experience of a natural Texas than Cooper Lake State …

During a joint investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Paris Police Officers arrested Brandon Michael Stephenson in the 400-block of Grand Avenue. They found Stephenson possessing 43 images of Child Pornography on his electronic device. They charged him with 83 counts of Possession of Child Pornography with intent to …