News

July, 2022

• 29 July

  Weekly Roadwork Report

  TxDOT Atlanta District July 24 – July 30, 2022  Bowie County  I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening the highway, concrete paving in median I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit & entrance ramps are closed with one lane Westbound.  I-30 – …
• 29 July

  Paris Police Report For Friday (Jul 29)

  Lamesha Shimshe McCleary Paris Police responded to a disturbance in the 400-block of Grand Ave at 6:48 Thursday evening. The victim had an argument with a neighbor, and the neighbor left the fight and went to their apartment. The neighbor returned a few minutes later, brandishing a machete and threatening …
• 29 July

  Lamar County Young Life Annual Clay Shoot

  Do you like Skeet Shooting, like Young Life, or both? Then this event is for you! On behalf of Young Life, we invite you to join us on Saturday, Aug 6 at 8:00 am at Fasken Ranch for our annual Lamar County YL Sporting Clays Shoot. It will be a …
• 29 July

  AmeriCorps Internships Available At CitySquare Paris

  CitySquare Paris is accepting applicants for the fall 2022 AmeriCorps internship opportunities beginning September 6-December 22. Due to the non-profit’s growth in services to the community, they will select five interns for these paid positions. The daily activities provide interaction with the neighbors, creating positive experiences while relating to the …
• 29 July

  Slight Relief On The Way

  A weak cool front and outflow boundary from storms across southern OK and NW TX today will push into North TX before stalling by tonight, then returning north of the Red River on Sunday. Low storm chances are expected, with the best opportunities north of Highway 280 and I-30. A …
• 29 July

  GDP Falls Again

  The nation’s gross domestic product fell nearly one percent last quarter, its second straight decline. SMU economist Mike Davis says the economy is in trouble, but this recession is different. He says inventories are piling up, consumer confidence is down, and there are warning flags in the real estate market …
• 29 July

  Home Sales Down

  The fed is hiking interest rates, and we’re in a recession, but experts say now is a great time to go house shopping. Jack Hawthorne is a realtor with Keller Williams. He says buyers can negotiate terms that have been non-existent over the past few years when the market was …
• 29 July

  Lamar County Commissioners To Meet Friday 07.29

  The Lamar County Commissioners Court will meet in Special Session Friday morning at 9:00. The only business is that the court will approve payment of claims, payroll, and other bills.
• 29 July

  PJC Considering Work Force Training Program In Greenville

  Paris Junior College Paris Junior College Regents met this week and discussed the upcoming budget. PJC President Pam Anglin discussed identifying the company’s workforce training needs and developing a dual-credit training program for high school students. They also heard a presentation about the possibility of a partnership between an aerospace …
• 29 July

  PCT Opening Night Postponed Because Of Illnesses

  Paris Community Theater has delayed the opening night of its first fall season production because of unspecified illnesses in the cast and crew. Opening night for “The Marvelous Wonderettes” is now set for August 11, with additional shows scheduled for the 12th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th, and 20th. The show …