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Someone in New Jersey overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that had lasted since last December. They sold the winning ticket in New Jersey. It’s tough to win the Mega Millions jackpot because the odds are so long, at …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Wednesday, March 27
Raven Symone Walker On Tuesday, officers responded to a fight in progress in the 500 block of SW 3rd St. The victim advised that Raven Symone Walker, 32, had assaulted her. Officers were able to see physical evidence of the Assault, and Walker admitted that he attacked the victim shortly …
Read More »Wednesday’s Sports
The Lions close the two-game series on Wednesday at 1:00 pm. NBA Tuesday Thunder (50-21) 119 – Pelicans (44-28) 112 Mavericks (43-29) 132 – Kings (42-30) 96 Luka Doncic added 11 rebounds, six assists, and three steals as the Mavericks did in the Kings 132-96 for their fifth straight win. …
Read More »Congress Questioning Credit Card “Swipe Fees”
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing a bill they say would fight inflation. It would remove expensive credit card “swipe fees,” which small businesses pay. Jeff Burdett heads the Federation of Independent Business in Texas, which supports the so-called “Credit Card Competition Act.” He says reducing the hidden processing …
Read More »Small Towns To Benefit From Eclipse
The April 8 total solar eclipse will be a once-in-a-lifetime event for many Texas businesses hoping to cash in on all the tourists. Economist Ray Perryman says that does not count the Texans traveling to the prime viewing spots. He puts the total economic impact of the eclipse at …
Read More »Paxton Avoids Security Fraud Charges
Nine years after being indicted for securities fraud, they have dropped the felony charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The court was ready in three weeks to go to trial against Paxton. However, prosecutors agreed to drop the felony charges. The state had accused Paxton of duping investors …
Read More »Abbott Announces Creation Of “Space Commission”
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the creation of a new “Texas Space Commission.” A nine-member board of directors governs the commission. The board will also administer the legislatively created Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund, which provides grants to eligible entities. Abbott says Texas will be the launchpad for Mars …
Read More »Lamar County Meeting Slated For Thursday On Safety Training
Lamar County Commissioners, employees of the maintenance and custodial departments, and road crews are to meet for a training session on safe working environments. The session aims to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. It is on Thursday, March 28, at 8:00 am at 2805 N. Main St. …
Read More »Warrant Issued For Woman Who Crashed Into Hugo Gas Station
Hugo Police issued an arrest warrant for the woman who crashed into a Hugo convenience store after a police chase. The suspect, 36-year-old Jasmine Michelle Stubblefield of Hugo, was injured in the crash and transported to a hospital in Plano. Stubblefield faces nine criminal charges, including two felonies and a …
Read More »Informational Meeting On Paris Farmers And Artisan Market
The Paris Farmers and Artisan Market is hosting an informational meeting about the market at 6:00 pm Thursday, March 28, in the City Council Chambers at 107 East Kaufman Street. Current and new vendors and food truck operators who would like to learn about opportunities at the market are encouraged …
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