Paris News

  The Paris Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday night at 8pm The events are sponsored by the Paris Horse and Rodeo Club and are sanctioned by  CPRA, CRRA and UPRA. Events include Bareback Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Cowgirl Barrel Racing,  Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping.  The …

  51 year old Michael Piland has been indicted by the Fannin County Grand Jury for allegedly shooting his wife, Shannon,  in the face at their home in Dodd City. She lost an eye and part of her brain in the attack and is unable to speak. Piland is currently …

  Paris Junior College has announced the resignation of  Athletic Director and baseball coach Derron Clark. Clark will become the new Athletic Director at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, N.M.  Clark’s lifetime career record is 577 – 550 .

  The Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw has presented a Purple Heart to a State Trooper serving in Paris. Trooper Tim Keele observed a suspicious person sitting on the concrete barrier in the middle of Loop 286 and when he made made contact with the suspect the man became …

       The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Justin Lane Slatton Jr., 20, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Bell County Crime Stoppers and San Angelo Crime …

  Wednesday morning around 8:15, a Paris Police Officers arrested Jerry Young, 55, in the 700 block of NE 5th. Young had an outstanding felony warrant for theft of property of $2500 with two or more previous convictions.

  Paris Junior College says it is selling, to the highest bidder, its recreation center located near East Austin and 105h Street SE to save on operating costs. The bid is starting at around $360,000. The building housed volleyball, and the college cut that program. Reportedly the sale should save …

      Highs today will be in the mid to upper 90s with heat index values between 103 and 108 degrees. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for all of North and Central Texas through Friday.

    State Board of Education seeks public input about assessments and accountability AUSTIN – The State Board of Education (SBOE) is issuing a survey in English and Spanish to seek public input about the state’s current assessment and accountability programs and gather suggestions for future program development. The survey …

  The best defense is prevention. Here are some prevention tips: Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask your doctor how much …