News

February, 2016

• 29 February

  Early Voting Turnout Described As High

    Lamar County officials have described turnout for early voting in the primary election as high because of the number of local contested races and the presidential contest.   More than 3500 people cast ballots between February 16 and 26.  Election Day is tomorrow, and polls will be open from 7am …
• 29 February

  Paris Man Arrested for Heroin

    A Paris man has been arrested for possession of  heroin, prescription medication and drug paraphernalia on the PJC campus.  27 year old Toree Simpson was found behaving strangely in a bathroom on the campus. It’s not known why Simpson was on PJC property.
• 29 February

  Boys and Girls Club Hugo Shuts Doors

    The Boys and Girls Club of Hugo officially shut its doors for the final time Friday night. The organization had been having financial struggles for more than a year.  Community leaders are hoping to find funding to re-open the center as a public recreational facility.
• 27 February

  Two Brothers Serve As Texas Rangers

      In Case, You Missed It: Two Brothers Serve in the Texas Rangers AUSTIN – On Wednesday a television news segment broadcast by the Dallas-Fort Worth NBC affiliate, KXAS, showcased two brothers – Jake and Josh Burson – who currently are Texas Rangers. The Burson brothers are believed to …
• 27 February

  North Lamar ISD Ranked Among Top School Districts

      Paris, TX, [February 26, 2016] – Teachers work hard every day and the more support they have, the better they can succeed in inspiring our future. This job is why Teacher.org has ranked school districts across the U.S. on how well they support teachers. They believe that teachers …
• 26 February

  Paris High School Students Cast Their Ballots

    1st row: Mary Cobb, Tierra Yates, DaQuavious Council; 2nd row: Tarshala Fisher, Zarreia Jones, Summer James, Ty Gray, Jacob Owen; 3rd row: Katie Watson, Ryan Callaway, Jefferey White, Bridger Gottshalk, D.J. Samuels, Quez Allen, Graham Weatherford, Adilih Calderon   Students from Paris High School voted for the first time …
• 26 February

  North Lamar and Paris High School Student Council Members Join Forces for Paris

          Student Council members from North Lamar and Paris high schools came together at Calvary United Methodist Church for a leadership workshop this week.  Sponsors Kim Ekstrom and Danielle Chesshire from Paris and Stacy Mobley from North Lamar collaborated efforts by bringing the two groups together under …
• 26 February

  North Lamar ISD Ranked Among Top School District Supporting Teachers in Texas

      Press Release from Carla Coleman, NLISD Teachers work hard every day and the more support they have the better they can succeed at inspiring our future. This is why Teacher.org has ranked school districts across the U.S. on how well they support teachers.  They believe that teachers inspire …
• 26 February

  Weekly Roadwork Report

      TxDOT Atlanta District For Feb. 28 – March 6, 2016 Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing a new bridge. IH 30 – From SH 8 to Anderson Creek, repairing pavement and installing new guard rails. Various lane closures. US 82 – …
• 26 February

  $35 Million Will Improve Public Transportation

      AUSTIN – The Texas Transportation Commission today awarded $35 million to transit providers around the state to improve public transportation for rural Texans. The funding will help complete construction of four bus facilities and replace 325 buses and vans in growing rural areas with a high percentage of …