Both suspects wanted for allegedly shooting a man Monday night while burglarizing his garage in Bonham were arrested Wednesday night. Bonham Police, assisted by Sherman Police went to serve a warrant on the men at a home in Sherman and a standoff ensued. The suspects surrendered after about an hour …
Read More »TEA Releases Final 2017-2018 Financial Accountability Ratings
AUSTIN – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released final financial accountability ratings for more than 1,200 school districts and charters across the state, with 99 percent of all Texas school districts and charters earning a successful final rating for 2017-2018. Created by the 77th Texas Legislature in 2001, the School Financial …
Read More »How Much Time Americans Spend Cleaning Their Homes Each Week
On average, Americans spend approximately six hours per week cleaning their homes, with more than a quarter (28%) spending over seven hours straightening up. However, roughly a third of us are concerned if it’s enough and if we’re cleaning correctly, according to survey results compiled by the American Cleaning Institute. …
Read More »High School Basketball Plus Latest College FB Rankings In Today’s Sports
Photo by Tony Corso tonycorsoimages.com Here is this week’s Region playoff schedule: Pittsburg will take on Lorena Friday night at 7:30 at Royse City on STAR 96.9, Game Change – Mt Vernon will play Atlanta Thursday night at 7:30 pm at Pine Tree on K-Lake 97.7, Daingerfield will travel to …
Read More »Upcoming Paris Christmas Events
The 29th Annual Christmas in Fair Park is Friday (Nov 30) 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Saturday (Dec 1 ) 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. There are four buildings of arts, crafts, gifts, food, and entertainment for children. Admission and parking are free. …
Read More »PRMC Beats Last Years United Way Record
The Paris Regional Medical Center Team raised more than $38,000.00 as part of its 2018 United Way Campaign, which is $10,000.00 more than 2017 donations. The donations were part of an overall goal to raise $40,000.00 among healthcare organizations in Lamar County.
Read More »Lamar County Meals On Wheels Gifts Of Love Needs More Seniors Adopted
The Annual Meals on Wheels Gifts of Love needs more seniors adopted. At least 100 seniors still need to be adopted. Cards can be picked up at the Lamar County Human Resources Council office at 1273 19th Street NW, at the Paris News, and at Paris Coffee Company. Gifts should …
Read More »Details Emerge In Hamm Arrest
More details have come out about the arrest of a Deport City Councilman and Mayor Pro-tem. Samuel Dean Hamm was indicted for attempted arson and two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Hamm is accused of pouring gasoline on two men and the Time Flies Bar in Paris …
Read More »Sheriff’s Office Teams With Paris HS Ag To Refurbish Smoker
When Lt. Joey McCarthy, of the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, saw a trailer mounted smoker in the county impound lot, he saw potential. McCarthy’s goal was to have a smoker that the sheriff’s office could use to help build positive interaction between the community and their department. By seeking assistance …
Read More »Seussical At Paris High School This Weekend
Wildly popular with high schools, community theaters, and professional groups, Seussical brings together the characters of almost 20 Dr. Seuss books into one zany universe. Seussical appeals to a wide age group, including not only kids but their parents, who grew up reading Seuss (or having it read to them). …
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