Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In Texas Counties; Elevates Activation Of State Operations Center AUSTIN – As flooding continues to impact parts of East and Southeast Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster. The following counties are affected: Angelina, Erath, Gregg, Hardin, Harrison, Hood, …

  Drivers should use I-20 as alternate route March 15, 2016 AUSTIN – Due to continued flooding from excessive rainfall along the Texas-Louisiana state line, the Texas Department of Transportation has closed Interstate 10 near the state line. All motorists who are driving eastbound to Louisiana should use I-20 as …

    Rainfall amounts of 18–20 inches over the last four days have led to record flooding and evacuations in eastern Texas. Seven USGS crews are measuring high flood flows and verifying stream gage operations on the Sulphur, Cypress, and Sabine River basins. Preliminary data show record flood peaks were …

    PHS Crime Stoppers provides college scholarship Paris High School Student Crime Stoppers donated $500 to Paris Education Foundation to fund a scholarship for a PHS Career and Technical Education student pursuing a career in criminal justice. They hosted a Jail-A-Thon, sold t-shirts, and ran a concession stand to …

    PHS SkillsUSA team advances to state March 31 The SkillsUSA team from the Paris High School Career & Technology Education Department recently brought home a total of 11 gold, silver and bronze medals after their recent wins during the district five competition in Waco, Texas. The students competed …

  Paris ISD Sweeps Lamar Soil and Water Conservation District Poster and Essay Contest Paris ISD students swept the annual Lamar County Soil and Water Conservation District (LSWCD) Poster and Essay Contest. All winning essays and posters are submitted for judging at the regional level. In the essay contest, Paris …

    WOMEN’S BASKETBALL “I am so proud of Crystal and all she has accomplished this season,” said LETU head coach Leslie Reinecker. “Her determination and grit were a difference maker for our team all year long, and I am happy she has been recognized for her efforts.” Jones had …

    On behalf of the MP Baseball program, I hope all of you had a restful spring break. We are reminding everyone that district competition starts this week. Our first game will be at home this Tuesday (Mar 15) against Greenville. We then travel to Sulphur Springs on Friday …

    Paris Wildcat Baseball will be playing at home on the Friday (Mar 18). The JV team will play on the Hill at 4:00 p.m. The varsity will play at Paris Junior College, Hub Hollis at 6:00. Come and have fun watching the team next Friday.

UIL Boys Basketball State All-Tournament Teams AUSTIN, TX — The 2016 UIL Boys Basketball State All-Tournament Teams, as selected by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches follow. *Indicates championship game MVP, as selected by the media.   Conference 1A Desmond Chism, Avinger* Sr. 6’0” Guard/Forward Grayson Early, Avinger So. 6’5” …