Paris News

If you have any $1 bills in your wallet or under your couch, think twice before using them. It is because currency collectors in the U.S. are willing to pay up to $150,000 for some versions of the dollar bill with a particular printing error. According to Wealthynickel.com, some dollar bills …

ERCOT says it’s launching an era of planning and in 6 years demand for power will increase 152 gigawatts. That’s an increase of 40 gigawatts from the forecast they put out just a year ago. Artificial Intelligence and  more data centers and crypto mining are the leading causes of that …

A Collin County woman has been arrested for allegedly killing her ex- husband.  Thirty-eight-year-old Meridith Nunley of Plano called family friends and told them she’d shot  55-year old David Nunley as he called 911 for help. Court documents show David filed a protective order against Meridith two years ago and …

During this  National Crime Victim’s Rights Week, The Walk of Hope empowers victims of crime to come forward to know that the community supports them and what their resources are. This year’s walk will be Thursday (04.25) from 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Culbertson Fountain in Downtown Paris. For more …

The city of Paris downtown music series  will continue again this summer. The “903 Sun Sets” are planned for 7 p.m. every Thursday in June.  Performing in the series is Josh Weathers, Fleetwood X, Little Texas and wrapping up the series “America’s Got Talent” Season 2 runner-up Cas Haley.

Lamar County  high school seniors are reminded that Friday April 26 is the deadline to apply for 4 scholarships from the United Way. Applications are available in the counselor’s office of all area high schools or by emailing srossonuwlc@gmail.com.   Scholarship recipients will be announced at the United Way’s Texas Scholars …

  [PARIS, Texas] – Paris Regional Health invites all community members to visit their Drug Take Back box in  the main lobby of the hospital on Saturday, April 27 between 10 am -2 pm to safely discard of unused or  expired prescription drugs.   The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription …

Prairiland High School has announced the top two graduates in the class of 2024.  Valedictorian Ryleigh White plans to attend the University of North Texas to pursue a degree in Kinesiology before attending a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Salutatorian Alanna Riney will attend the University of Central Arkansas to …

The Aikin Elementary Parent Association (APA) demonstrated a remarkable commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement through their Earth Day celebrations. Collaborating closely with the Aikin campus, they orchestrated a series of activities designed to teach students the importance of caring for our planet. Notably, the kindergarten classes took a …

Paris High School recently announced the top performing students for the class of 2024, Valedictorian Luke De la Garza and Salutatorian Preston Thompson. Paris High School graduation will be held at Wildcat Stadium on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.