Innovate teaching grants inspire teachers to help inspire students In a surprise presentation, three North Lamar ISD teachers were awarded Innovating Teaching Grants by the North Lamar Education Foundation.  Those receiving grants were Aaron Parker G.T. teacher Britany Creamer, the NLHS Band, and the NLHS Math Department. “In lieu of our annual fundraiser this year, NLEF decided …

Cast members Reyna Hildreth, Ellie Ables and Sarah Carl from North Lamar High School’s Theatre Department production of Fiddler on the Roof performed a musical number from the play for the Kiwanis during their weekly meeting on Tuesday. NL Theatre to bring musical production to life Tickets are now on …

Halloween event brings children in search of treats The halls of North Lamar High School were filled with ghosts and goblins on Tuesday afternoon as the children and grandchildren of North Lamar faculty enjoyed “Trick-or-Treating in the Halls of North Lamar,” an annual event presented by North Lamar High School …

The Paris High School Blue Blazes Band competed Saturday, October 27, in the UIL 4A Area C marching competition in Longview. Performing their competition show entitled “Sparked” the band, for the second time in school history, advanced to the state marching band competition to be held in San Antonio on …

Photo by Greg Higgins The Rivercrest Lady Rebels are Bi-District champions after a sweep of Como-Pickton last night. Rivercrest will play Timpson in the Area round on Thursday night at Union Grove. The Chisum Lady Mustangs fell to New Boston last night in three sets to end their season. The …

The former president of USA Gymnastics has pleaded not guilty in Huntsville to tampering with evidence in the sexual assault investigation of now-imprisoned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Investigators say Steve Penny took documents from a training ranch where several gymnasts say they were abused by Nassar.

The Novice Volunteer Fire Department on FM 195 is having an “All You Can Eat Chili Supper” on Friday from Noon until 8:00 pm.  They’ll have hot, medium, and mild chili, stew, beans, cornbread, hot dogs, Frito pies and homemade desserts. The cost is $8.00 for Adults, $5.00 for children …

The Second Annual United Way of Lamar County Food Truck Wars is Friday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the corner of Collegiate Drive and Lamar Avenue. Have lunch and a portion will be donated to the United Way 2019 Campaign. Food Truck with the biggest donation will be crowned …

The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce Presents Women Empowering Women Thursday at 11:00 am at the Love Civic Center. Learn what it takes to be a successful woman in today society from very successful women. If you would like to attend, email chamber@paristexas.com. Admission is free, lunch is $10.

Officers arrested 41-year-old Achille, Oklahoma’s Mayor David Northcutt Monday morning for allegedly breaking into a home in Calera. He and 19-year-old Joshua Doughty were caught by the resident’s owner, who detained them with a shotgun until police arrived. Officers reportedly found the suspects to be in possession of methamphetamine.