Paris News

  Just after midnight on April 14, 2016, Paris Police responded to a call of an intoxicated driver in the 2600 block of Lamar Ave. Officers located the described vehicle in the 2200 block of Lamar Ave. and observed that the driver was unable to maintain driving in a single …

  North Lamar High School Senior Raelee Self of Sumner, TX, signs to join the rodeo team at Hill College in Hillsboro, TX, starting the fall of 2016.  Pictured with her as she signs is Hill College rodeo coach Paul Brown (left) and her father Robert Self (right). “Hill College …

  The Paris City Council has approved a $110,000 appropriation for improvements at Lake Crook Park.  Improvements will include a playground, picnic  and camping areas, security lights and more parking. The council will consider an ordinance allowing overnight camping at a future meeting.

  The second annual New Works Festival at Paris Junior College opens tonight  at 7:30 with a slate of plays  with Texas themes. The performances  will be in the Ray Karrer Theater at 7:30 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Due to the limited seating, reservations are …

  Paris Police Officers responded to the Parole Office in regards to an open TDCJ warrant. Contact was made with 26 year old Justin Petrea who was arrested on the warrant.

    Corre Celine and Delahaie Yann, international tourists from Eaubonne in the northern suburbs of Paris, France, visited and toured Paris High School last week. Principal Chris Vaughn presented a Paris ISD challenge coin as a token of goodwill and received a French flag in return.

  There’s lots of road and highway construction going on in Paris right now, especially on exit and entrance ramps of Loop 286 and motorists are urged to use extra caution when driving highway construction zones. This is National Work Zone Awareness Week and by law, drivers are required to …

  Bond has been set at $43,000 for a man stopped  by Lamar County deputies for a traffic violation.  When the deputy made contact with Reginald Wayne Carter, he conducted a probable cause search after smelling the odor of burnt marijuana. A large amount of cocaine and some marijuana was …

  STATEMENT FROM NORTH LAMAR: It is unfortunate that in this day and time we have individuals who want to disrupt school activities by displaying graffiti or internet posts that raise alarm for our students, parents and school staff.  Regardless, any remarks found or written in and around school facilities …

  Lamar County’s new treasurer is now on the job. Commissioners appointed Nicki Bridgers to the position.  She has served as Chief Deputy treasurer for the past 14 years, and also as an assistant to the county auditor.