The Texas High School Football playoffs wrap up the Regional Round over the weekend. The Rivercrest Rebels see their historic season come to an end at the hands of Centerville, 62-36. The Commerce Tigers are eliminated by Kemp in a defensive struggle, 23-14, while the Gilmer Buckeyes stumble in …
Read More »Paris Boys And Girls Club Auction This Friday
The Boys and Girls Club of Red River Valley’s online auction gets underway today. More than 300 items are available. You can register to bid and buy these items at bgcparis.com or the organization’s Facebook page. The live auction will be Friday at 1st Street Studio in downtown Paris. …
Read More »Cowboy Church in the Camp in Reno to Host 12th Annual Christmas in the Camp
The Cowboy Church in the Camp in Reno is hosting the 12th Annual Christmas in the Camp Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Horse-drawn wagon tours through the Red River Valley Bible Camp begin at 6:00 pm each evening where the true Christmas story played out in nine live scenes. Admission …
Read More »15th Annual Tree of Angels Honoring Crime Victims in Paris Thursday
The community is invited to honor all crime victims on Thursday at 6:30 pm at the 15th Annual Tree of Angels at the Central Presbyterian Church, 309 S. Church St., in Paris. Crime victims are invited to bring an ornament or select an angel to place on this special …
Read More »Paris EDC Approves Incentive Package
The Paris Economic Development Corporation has unanimously approved a $1.28 million incentive package in a bid to attract a $60 million project to the city that would create at least 100 new jobs. The package has been sent for approval to the City Council for approval at its December …
Read More »Fire Destroys Home Near Antlers
A family of six just east of Antlers, Oklahoma, was left homeless by a Saturday afternoon fire. Most of the family’s possessions, including Christmas presents were destroyed. No one was home when the fire broke out and there were no injuries reported. Fire officials believe the fire may have …
Read More »HS Football Playoffs Tonight Plus Cowboys Take Down Washington
The Texas High School Football Playoffs are back with the Regional Round. — Tonight the Rivercrest Rebels are back in Athens where they won their second-round matchup. They’ll be up against the Centerville Tigers with the game carried live on KOYN 93.9. Kickoff tomorrow night is set for 7:30. The Commerce Tigers are hot …
Read More »Holiday Events This Weekend in Paris
Everyone is invited tomorrow evening and Saturday to all the holiday festivities at Christmas In Fair Park in Paris. This annual holiday event hosts four buildings with vendors featuring holiday decor, arts, crafts, gifts and lots of food. There is entertainment for the children including pictures with Santa. Admission …
Read More »Identity Thefts Under Investigation by Paris Police
Two new identity thefts are under investigation by Paris Police. An unknown suspect used a person’s personal information to draft funds from the victim’s bank account. In another case, an unknown suspect had used the complainant’s social security number as their own for employment purposes in the Houston area.
Read More »Sumner Man Found Guilty of Assaulting Wife
A Sumner man has been convicted in Lamar County of assaulting his wife with his boots and sending her threatening letters from his jail cell. The assault charge was enhanced because of a prior conviction. Joshua Mitchell will be sentenced today by Judge Wes Tidwell. The victim and Mitchell …
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