The Texas High School Football Playoffs are back with the Regional Round. — Tomorrow night 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 …
Read More »Online Survey Open to All in North Lamar ISD Superintendent Search
North Lamar ISD is searching for a new superintendent and is seeking input from both staff and community members. “Other than interview sessions and open forums to gather valuable traits and characteristics that our next superintendent should possess, North Lamar has an online survey with ten questions that will …
Read More »North Lamar Teachers Recognized for ESL Certifications
In an effort to promote continuing education for North Lamar teachers and ensure quality equitable education for its growing population, English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) teachers that specifically work with students in the English as a Second Language program are studying for and taking the state certification test …
Read More »Christmas Events This Weekend in Paris
Everyone is invited tomorrow 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 and …
Read More »Improvements Coming to NE Texas Trail in Roxton and Blossom
Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to improve the Northeast Texas Trail at two locations in Lamar County began this week. The contractor, Encino Landscaping, Cleveland, Texas, was granted a target completion date of spring 2019, weather permitting, to finish this project valued at more …
Read More »A Lamar County Mother Sentenced
District Judge Wes Tidwell has sentenced a Lamar County mother to ten years in state prison for one count of drug possession and two years for child endangerment. Court documents show officers found about an ounce of methamphetamine and a loaded gun within reach of Stephanie Simer’s five-year-old child. …
Read More »High School Hoops Plus Stars Shutout Vegas
Area high school hoops teams were in action last night while the football playoffs continue on Friday. — Paris – The Prairiland Patriots continue their hot start with a 46-36 win over the Detroit Eagles. Chisum wins a big game on the road over Hooks, 63-45, while the Paris Wildcats …
Read More »Great Auction Items for This Year’s Boys and Girls Club Paris Auction
Who: All funds raised go directly to the 2018 Boys and Girls Club budget. We are our own largest supporter, and this is our biggest fundraiser of the year, by far. Every penny goes to employee salaries, programs, equipment, even crayons, and band-aids. Since the spring the Club’s attendance has …
Read More »Paris Community Theatre Presents 29th Annual Songs of the Season Sunday
Paris Community Theatre proudly presents the 29th Annual Songs of the Season, Sunday, December 3, at First Christian Church in Paris. The concert starts at 6:30 pm and features the Paris Community Choir, Directed by Tony Boss, accompanied by Jim Adams and a local orchestra, as well as a string …
Read More »PJC Regents Approves Tax Abatement for Campbell Soup
Paris Junior College Regents approved the amendment of a tax abatement agreement with Campbell Soup through the year 2020. The amendment will replace the abatement for the production of single-serve beverages. The new Plum Organics line would be modified for the remainder of the agreement.
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