Paris – The Texas High School Softball State Finals took place over the weekend with the North Lamar Pantherette’s finishing the season as the Class 4A Runner-Up after falling to La Grance 8-1. North Lamar softball finished their season with an overall record of 29-8 and went 11-3 in …
Read More »Slow Roll in Paris This Evening
A Paris Slow Roll to promote bicycle safety will be held this evening. Those participating should report to Record Park in the 400 block of Henderson at 6:15. There are two routes – a 6 mile with an average speed of about 8mph, and a 1 mile, for children …
Read More »Paris PD Investigating Burglary
Paris Police responded to a burglary in the 1100 block of NW 13th and learned that someone had forcibly entered the residence and had taken a television valued at about $500 as well as other items. The tenant had been away from the residence when the burglary occurred. A …
Read More »Longtime Paris High School Golf Coach Dies
Former Paris ISD Superintendent Paul Trull has confirmed that former Paris HS Golf Coach J.T. Davis died Sunday morning. Davis coached the Wildcats for 24 years, and led the golfers to five state titles, nine regional championships and 15 district championships. The Paris Education Foundation held its 25th annual …
Read More »Paris PD Respond to Call About Possible Meth Find
Paris Police responded to the 600 block of E Price Street and were told by a tenant that a small bag of what appeared to be methamphetamine was found on the porch. The crystal like substance was placed into evidence at the police department.
Read More »Search Warrant Leads to Drug Bust in Paris
Paris Police executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2300 block of W Shiloh. Officers made contact with 39 year old Eric Braxton and 38 year old Donya Braxton. The two were found to be in possession of approximately 300 grams of cocaine, marijuana, prescription medications, approximately …
Read More »Pantherettes Advance Plus Rangers Battle Mariners Tonight
Paris – One down and one to go for the North Lamar Pantherette softball team. A furious come from behind rally and a walk off base knock in extra innings gave North Lamar a 7-6 victory over Needville in yesterday’s State Semi-Final game. Trailing 6-4 in the bottom of …
Read More »First Paris Cruise Night Tonight
The first Friday Cruise night will be Friday June 3rd from 7-9 PM on the Plaza. Come out and check out the old cars driving and parked downtown with live music by Dale Cummins singing 50s & 60s music.
Read More »Man to Begin Serving Time for Lamar County Robbery in 1998
A Shelbyville man who just completed serving a sentence in Arkansas for armed robbery has been brought back to Lamar County to begin serving a sentence in Texas for robbing two people at knifepoint in 1998. 39 year old Ryan Ballard was sentenced to 30 years in Texas for …
Read More »Pantherettes Play for State Title Tomorrow
The North Lamar Pantherettes are headed to the Class 4A state softball championships. The Pantherettes downed Needville 7-6 in eight innings on Thursday afternoon and will face La Grange tomorrow morning at 10AM. The game will be broadcast live on MIX 107.7 and streamed live on the internet at easttexasradio.com …
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