News

April, 2024

• 26 April

  Paris PD Earns Clean Racial Profiling Report

  A report presented to the Paris City Council by Justice Research Consultants in Denton shows that the Paris Police Department has received a clean racial profiling report. The Paris PD is in full compliance with the law. They filed two complaints of racial profiling during the past year, and after an internal investigation, they determined …
• 26 April

  Tailored Rides Benefit On Saturday 04.27

  Tailored Rides of Paris presents its Spring Show on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tailored Rides 384, CR 42520. Credit Union of Texas is providing burgers and hot dogs. Tailored Rides provides therapeutic riding, an equine-assisted activity to contribute to the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social …
• 26 April

  Drug Take-Back At Paris Regional Health

  Paris Regional Health is hosting the annual Drug Take Back box in the hospital’s main lobby on Saturday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to discard unused or expired prescription drugs safely. The purpose of the program is to take unused or expired prescription medications for disposal to reduce accidental …
• 26 April

  Deadline To Apply For United Way Of Lamar County Scholarships

  Lamar County high school seniors are reminded that Friday, April 26, is the deadline to apply for United Way’s four scholarships. Applications are available in the counselor’s office of all area high schools or by emailing srossonuwlc@gmail.com. They will announce the scholarship recipients at the United Way’s Texas Scholars awards ceremony on …
• 26 April

  Hopkins County Jail Bookings

  Hopkins County arrested Seth William Albright for possession of more than four but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 2 Controlled Substance. They also charged him with a traffic warrant. Deputies arrested Jarvis Lamont Singletary in Hopkins County on a bond forfeiture warrant for fraudulent use or possession …
• 25 April

  Sales Tax Holiday On Emergency Supplies

  DENTON, Texas – FEMA Region 6 underscores the significance of this year’s tax-free weekend starting April 27, urging Texans to seize this opportunity to stock up on emergency supplies. Residents can buy supplies and equipment for emergencies or natural disasters during the Texas Comptroller’s 2024 “Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday.” No sales …
• 25 April

  Spring 2024 Graduation At Texas A&M-Commerce

    COMMERCE, TX: Students, faculty, and staff at Texas A&M University-Commerce are enthusiastically preparing for the Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 10 and 11. This semester, 1,542 students will receive their degrees, including 858 undergraduate students, 662 master’s students, and 22 doctoral students. Among the candidates, 467 will …
• 25 April

  A&M-Commerce Hosts Luncheon Celebrating Lyon Center For Gamebird Research

    COMMERCE, TEXAS: Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted a luncheon at the Hilton hotel in Rockwall, Texas, on Tuesday, April 16, to celebrate the university’s planned Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research. The Lyon Center, which will be located along Highway 24 in Commerce, approximately 1.5 miles south of the …
• 25 April

  Paris High Students Receives $1,000 Fine Arts Scholarship

  Paris Chevrolet and Texoma Chevy Dealers presented Anderson Bunch with a $1,000.00 Texoma Excellence in Fine Arts Scholarship for his remarkable achievements. Anderson’s dedication to music, particularly his trumpet mastery, has shone brightly throughout his seven-plus years of commitment. Notably, he’s secured the prestigious 1st chair All-State trumpet player position …
• 25 April

  North Lamar Announces Kenny Sanders Ag Barn Dedication

  North Lamar ISD would like to invite the community to commemorate the legacy of educator Kenny Sanders by naming the agricultural barn in his honor. With 50+ years of service, Kenny has stood as a pillar within the NLISD community, impacting lives through his commitment to science and agricultural education. …