Student-athletes from North Lamar High School attended the Special Olympic Winter Games in Austin and participated in the bowling event. Team members with their medals, beginning front row left, are Gabby Smith, Katie Lester, Helena Dyck, Charlie Wilkerson, and Ana Beck. In back are Mike Thomas, Jonathan Warren, Clayton Tippit, Marcus Sanchez, and Gavin Rosson. …

  North Lamar ISD teachers and staff recently raised $891 through a ‘Jean Week’ campaign for the Paris Animal Shelter. The check was presented to the Lamar County Humane Association president, Keith Flowers, and Stephanie Corley, center, this week by North Lamar representative Tammy McGuire, right. One week each month is designated for community awareness …

          High school girls basketball playoffs continue on with the Area Round with some teams advancing while others see their season come to an end. — Paris – The Honey Grove Lady Warriors are in the Regional quarterfinals after taking down Hawkins, 48-33. Next the Lady …

  Dylan’s Drivers provides a safe and reliable service within Lamar County, Texas, by providing free, non-judgemental, confidential rides to individuals who are rendered incapable of or lack access to safe transportation. Their hours of operations are Thursday be from 10:00 pm to 12:00 am, Friday and Saturday nights from …

  The City of Bonham has named Scott Ridling as Chief of the Bonham Fire Department. He succeeds Brad Nichols who recently retired. Ridling previously served as a Captain with the department, EMS Coordinator, Fire Marshall and City Plumbing Inspector. A meet and greet with Chief Ridling will be held …

  Keep Paris Beautiful/Make Lamar County Shine will use the parking lot north of the courthouse near the red brick road at 9:00 am tomorrow, rain or shine, to distribute small trees to Lamar County residents. The trees are free and are provided by the Texas Forestry Service. Everyone is …

  If you have an interest in the refurbishing of buildings in the downtown area and programs to bring patrons into the downtown area, you should consider serving on the Main Street Advisory Board. The City is accepting applications for a vacant board position. Applicants must:  Be a resident of the …

  Students of the North Lamar High School Band competed in the UIL Solo and Ensemble competition on Friday, February 9 in Sulphur Springs.  Musicians earning a ‘Superior Rating’ for their Solo or Ensemble (group of 3 or more) performances qualified for the state solo and ensemble contest on March 5. …

  Eight North Lamar High School students advanced to the SkillsUSA State Competition after placing first or second in the SkillsUSA District Competition held in Waco on February 8-10. Placing in their category from NLHS are Hayden Miller, first in Motorcycle Technology, Russell Meredith, first in Power Equipment, Natalie Wise, second in Marine …

  North Lamar High School’s Pre AP World History students celebrated their recent studies of the Medieval Renaissance periods by hosting a fair complete with food, drink, costumes, music, and trivia.  By recreating the atmosphere of the Medieval Renaissance periods, students were able to take fair goers on a journey …