Expect below-normal temperatures into the holidays and slightly below-normal precipitation across the region. Are you hoping for a White Christmas? Never say never, but historically, the chance is pretty low!
Read More »Groundbreaking For TAMU-Commerce’s New Welcome Center
COMMERCE, TX—Texas A&M University-Commerce conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Dec. 9, to kick off construction of its new Welcome Center. Dubbed the “front door” of the university, the Welcome Center will be located at the main entrance of A&M-Commerce, serving as an inviting first stop for campus visitors. To …
Read More »Stormy Day Will Usher In Cold Front
A line of storms will accompany a cold front this morning. Some thunderstorms could become severe with damaging wind, hail, and a few tornadoes.
Read More »Paris ISD And Mathews Auto Group Award GROWL
Paris ISD principals named winners for the November GROWL Awards “Getting Results from Outstanding Wildcat Leaders.” Winners are Kendra Mosely, Shawn Reeves, Maygen Steed, Stacy Allen, Suzanna Coyle, Jeremy Beshirs, Ashlee Johnson, and Drew McBeth. Superintendent Paul Jones and Assistant Superintendent Althea Dixon conducted a drawing for grand prizes sponsored …
Read More »Wassail Fest Saturday In Downtown Paris
Coming to Downtown Paris on Dec. 10 is the Annual Wassail Fest (pronounced waa·sl) 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Stores serve Wassail to compete for The Traveling Trophy. Customers vote on the best Wassail and enter a drawing for door prizes from each store.
Read More »PHS Choir Students Earn Pre-Area Chairs
Six Paris High School students earned chairs at the Pre-Area auditions and advanced to Area Choir auditions in January. The following earned chairs – Isaiah Hampton – 3rd chair Tenor Maricela Hignight – 4th chair Alto Caitlyn Hudiburg – 8th chair Soprano TK McGee – 8th chair Bass Bra’Naya Wallace …
Read More »Clint Dolezel Hired As A&M-Commerce Football Coach
COMMERCE, TX— By Lion Athletics Texas A&M University-Commerce announced the hiring of Lion Athletics Hall of Famer Clint Dolezel as the 21st head coach in the history of the Lion Football program on Wednesday morning. One of only three documented three-sport athletes in school history, Dolezel enjoyed a 13-year professional career …
Read More »Paris Tornado Siren Activated By Tiny Invaders
At 1:52 Tuesday morning, Paris Police were notified that someone had activated the emergency siren in the 3300 block of Lamar Ave. Unfortunately, the siren started a second time at 2:08 am. Since no emergency weather was in the immediate area, and the authorities had not activated the siren, they …
Read More »Aikin Elementary Celebrates Art
Pictured Above: Mrs. Lewis helps 3 rd grade students at the glitter table. Pictured left to right: Kasen Matthews, Amelia Chesshire, Mrs. Lewis, Rhythm Prince, Sloane Withers, and Rynlee Moree Aikin Elementary is proud of its fantastic Art program, led for the past 18 years by Cheri Lewis. “Mrs. Lewis …
Read More »Justiss Elementary School Awards Prizes To Top Sellers In Fundraiser
Pictured left to right: Braxton Wisener, Rai’Lynn Lester, and Heaven Nicar Top Seller – 3rd grader Lynn Lester, selling 117 items 2nd – 1st grader Braxton Wisener, selling 38 items 3rd – Kindergartener Heaven Nicar, selling 35 items Justiss students raised $19,350 in popcorn sales, making a profit of $7,740.
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