News

March, 2024

• 27 March

  It’s Over!

  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 …
• 27 March

  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 …
• 27 March

  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 …
• 27 March

  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 …
• 27 March

  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 …
• 27 March

  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 …
• 27 March

  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. …
• 27 March

  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 …
• 27 March

  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 …
• 27 March

  Skydome Mobile Planetarium In Paris This Weekend

  A fun and educational experience of astronomical proportions is coming to Downtown Paris. SkyDome, a mobile planetarium, will offer virtual tours through the solar system daily on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30. The 35-foot wide, 15-foot tall inflatable planetarium will be in the former Paris High School Gymnasium …