Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D. as the Texas State Historian for a term set to expire on September 26, 2020. As such, he is responsible for increasing public knowledge about the rich and diverse history of the state, encouraging the teaching of Texas history in public …

For the first time, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 3, 10, and 17, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. With providing a family-friendly environment at the core of the State Fair’s mission, this year the Fair is excited to …

Last winter, about 80,000 people in the United States died of flu and its complications, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. This was the highest death toll in at least 40 years. Experts said it was such a deadly season because it was driven by the flu that typically …

Photo by Tony Corso tonycorsoimages.com In an epic five-game match last night the North Lamar Pantherettes defeated Paris High three sets to two. Both teams alternated sets with North Lamar taking the first, third and fifth. The Pantherettes are now 1–0 in the district and will be home Friday to face …

Families help students master their skills Students and their families attended a math and science hands-on activity night at Aaron Parker Elementary on Monday. For the science component of the night, students in grades three through five made flashlights, second graders made slime, and first graders were captivated by watching …

Inspire Brands, the corporate owner of Arby’s has purchased the Sonic Drive-in chain of 3600 restaurants. The cash sale price was reported $2.3 billion, or $43.50 per share. Sonic will continue to operate as a separate business unit within Inspire. Inspire was formed earlier this year when Arby’s acquired the Buffalo …

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lamar County Veterans Service Officer Rhonda Rogers to the newly created Committee to Support the Nation’s Military. Rogers is a retired U.S. Air Force Major and is a former Paris City Councilwoman.

Both the Chisum and Roxton trustees have now signed an agreement to consolidate the school districts. The agreement will be on the May 4 ballot for voters to approve. Public hearings have been planned by both districts to explain the consolidation and its impact on students, staff and property owners.

The Paris City Council and Paris Economic Development Corporation have approved a Master Economic Agreement as an incentive package for American SpiralWeld Pipe Company. If the company chooses to build a plant in Paris, it would invest $72-$90 million in the facility and employ at least 60 people with salaries …

After nearly a decade of service to the State of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott’s Chief Operating Officer, Reed Clay, today announced he will leave the administration to join the private sector. “During his time in the Attorney General’s office and my first term as Governor, Reed has been a close …