Paris ISD fourth-grade Future Problem Solving students recently had guest speakers talk with them on essential topics to better prepare them for competition. Josh Bray with Sanitation Solutions spoke with the students about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling and what we can do to ensure a healthy, …

Paris High School Chamber and Advisory Choirs competed recently in UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest at Texas High School in Texarkana, Texas. The Chamber Choir received an excellent rating in concert performance and sight reading. The Advisory Choir earned Sweepstakes, a superior rating in concert performance and sight reading. …

The Paris High School FFA recently competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The students built a project and exhibited it in the Agriculture Mechanics show against schools across the state. They judge projects according to the quality of artistry, functionality, design material used, presentation, general appearance, documentation, and …

COMMERCE, TX—Following a comprehensive national search, Texas A&M University-Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring Jim Curry as the university’s newest director of athletics, effective May 1, 2023. Curry comes to Lion Country from Florida State University (FSU), where he served FSU Athletics for over a decade. Curry was FSU’s …

COLLEGE STATION, Texas: A combination of above-normal temperatures, low humidity, dry fuel, and strong winds will create the potential for extreme fire conditions across large portions of the state early this week. Today, conditions capable of producing large fires could happen across the Western Plains, including Canadian, Childress, Amarillo, and Lubbock. …

COMMERCE, TX—The Center for First-Generation Student Success recently announced the advancement of Texas A&M University-Commerce to the third of four phases in the First Scholars Network. The First Scholars Network is an initiative to support the success of first-generation students at colleges and universities nationwide. Through a phased, multi-year approach, First Scholars provides institutions …

Cooper, TX— What better place to experience sights, sounds, and the essence of spring than Cooper Lake State Park? Fishing, hiking, camping, birdwatching, nature photography, stargazing, and recreational and educational programs await you throughout the month. April is the best month for crappie fishing along the banks and pier at …

Paris Community Theater presents Sherlock Holmes and the ‘Adventure of the Suicide Club,’ A Mystery Directed by Tommy Stone, Final Week! March 31-April 2 at the historic Plaza Theater. For tickets, you can go to PCTONSTAGE dot com. — The Faught Volunteer Fire Department is having its Annual Pancake Breakfast …

The PJC Dragons’ softball team swept their doubleheader with Kilgore College Thursday, 4-1 and 4-3, and now has an eight-game winning streak. Game 1 started with power on both sides of the ball, with PJC’s Jaycie Hall striking out the side in the top of the 1st and Mariah Vasquez …

Paris Community Theater presents the final performances of Sherlock Holmes and the ‘Adventure of the Suicide Club A Mystery,’ Directed by Tommy Stone, this weekend, March 31-April 2, at the historic Plaza Theater. For tickets, go to PCTONSTAGE dot com.