News

March, 2022

• 21 March

  April 15 Is Deadline For Filing Property Tax Renditions

  The Texas Comptroller’s office reminds business owners that Apr. 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts for many property types. In addition, different deadlines apply for a particular regulated property. A rendition is a list of the taxable inventory, furniture and fixtures, machinery, …
• 21 March

  United Way’s Kids Marathon Kicks Off On Tuesday

  (PARIS, Texas) — The United Way of Lamar County’s Kids Marathon kicks off on Tuesday, March 22 at 5:15 pm at the Trail de Paris, Love Civic Center entrance. Before the start of the marathon, Lindsey Jones will lead the kids in a warm-up. Then, all kids will run the …
• 21 March

  Aikin Elementary Celebrates Reading With Annual Taste Of Reading

  Aikin Elementary held its annual Taste of Reading event in the Aikin Library. This event offered students the opportunity to sample different types of books in hopes they would want to read more. Students could rotate to two different menu selections during their 20-minute tasting, served by volunteers and staff …
• 21 March

  Weather Update 6:00 PM

  This evening, a tornado and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch are up for most North and Central TX. Conditions are favorable for severe storms. Stay weather aware and be prepared to act should a warning be issued for your location.
• 21 March

  Dining Out With Diabetes

  by Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent 903-885-3443 Dining Out with Diabetes The title has two meanings: 1) for persons with diabetes, they take diabetes with them when dining out; 2) for persons with diabetes, there are some tips for dining out. When …
• 21 March

  Sulphur Springs Leadership Class Cornhole Tournament

  If you consider yourself a cornhole pro or like to occasionally toss some bags in the backyard, then the Sulphur Springs Leadership Class’ cornhole tournament is for you. But, even if you don’t play cornhole, the Saturday, March 26, event will include a silent auction with dozens of great items. …
• 21 March

  Lamar County Court Jury Duty Canceled

  The Lamar County Court Jury Panel for March 22, 2022, has been canceled. Those receiving summonses for jury duty do not need to report. Anyone with questions should call 903-737-2420.
• 21 March

  Paris Police Report For Monday (Mar 21)

  Deontre Dwyne Baldwin Paris Police responded to a disturbance in the 4700-block of Eastgate Dr. at 3:55 Friday afternoon. Reportedly, during an argument, someone had choked a 37-year-old female. The suspect was not at the scene but later returned and was arrested. Police charged Deontre Dwyne Baldwin, 30, of Paris, …
• 21 March

  Today’s Severe Weather

  Expect strong to severe thunderstorms across North and Central Texas. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. Hail may exceed 2″ at times, along with a few strong tornadoes possible. The greatest threat for significant severe weather will be between 3:00 pm to around 9:00 pm as a …
• 21 March

  Suspending Gas Tax Won’t Help Pump Prices Much

  There is growing talk of suspending the federal gas tax to help families deal with a price at the pump that hovers around $4 a gallon. Texas Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar says that would be fine, but he doubts it would do much. Instead, he says to bring down the …