A Fannin County woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for her part in the continuous sexual abuse of a boy that began when the child was eight years old. She will not become eligible for parole. Her co-worker, Sergio Facundo, was sentenced to life in prison …
Read More »Lamar County Deputies Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
A traffic stop by Lamar County Deputies led to the arrest of a local man on multiple drug-related charges. Cornelio Loewen, 25, was charged with possession of about two pounds of marijuana, cannabis oil and tools commonly used to weigh and package illegal drugs. His bond was set at …
Read More »Paris Regional Medical Center Celebrates 2000th Robotic Assisted Surgical Case
On Thursday, December 14, 2017, Paris Regional Medical Center’s Robotic-Assisted Surgery Team completed its 2000th surgical case. The historical event was led by Dr. Robert Young, general surgeon, and First Asst. Bethany Sloan and Jasz Blake. Dr. Young is one of ten physicians at Paris Regional Medical Center that …
Read More »High School Basketball Plus Lions Battle West Florida for Championship
High school basketball teams are back on the court this weekend. — Paris – In a Red River Valley battle the Chisum Mustangs bring in the Detroit Eagles tipping off at 7:30. The Paris Wildcats look to get on track on their home court when they welcome in the Hugo …
Read More »Christmas Events Around Paris This Weekend
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 …
Read More »Paris Community Theater to Present ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ This Weekend
The Paris Community Theater will present the acclaimed musical ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ tonight, tomorrow and Sunday. The play by Charles M. Schulz is based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. The stage adaptation by Eric Schaeffer, by special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby …
Read More »Lamar County Man Charged With Assaulting Officers and Having Child Porn
Paris Police and Lamar County Deputies executed a search warrant for a computer in the ten block of CR 33970 and made contact with 50-year-old Jimmy Carr. He was arrested and became combative and punched an officer in the face. After being placed in handcuffs, Carr then kicked an …
Read More »Paris Junior College Graduation Ceremonies Tonight
Paris Junior College graduation ceremonies will be held tonight at 7:00 pm in the Hunt Athletic Center. Students should arrive at the Rheudasil Learning Center by 6:00 pm. Family and friends are encouraged to arrive early to find seating in the Hunt Center. They are also invited to join …
Read More »Lamar County Commissioner’s Court to Meet in Closed Executive Session
The Lamar County Commissioner’s Court will go into a closed, executive session at a special meeting this morning. An item on the agenda calls for commissioners to discuss deliberation of appointment, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal, employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint …
Read More »Texas A&M-Commerce Lions Set For Championship Plus Stars Pickup Road Win
The Texas A&M-Commerce Lion football team will play for the NCAA Division II National Championship on Saturday against West Florida. The Commerce Lions defeated Harding in the Semi-Finals 31-17 to advance to the title game. West Florida beat top-seeded Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Texas A&M Commerce enters the contest with a …
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