Paris News

We Care Paris’ “Elderly Fundraiser” will be held Saturday, Jul 22, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at Wash Masters 3040 NE Loop 286. Funds raised on this fun-filled day will help with the overall health needs of our local elderly such as medications, ac/fans, healthcare & adult diapers. There …

New changes are coming for those enrolled in the SNAP Food Benefits program or what is commonly known as “food stamps.” Starting in early September, SNAP participants age 51 or younger without dependents or a disability will have to work at least 80 hours a month to be able to …

(PARIS, Texas) – The United Way of Lamar County (UWLC) will hold its Annual Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, Aug 16, at 9:00 am at the Love Civic Center to recognize last year’s Outstanding Workplace Campaigns and the Campaign Cabinet volunteers who ran those internal campaigns. In addition, the United Way …

Lamar County Court at Law has canceled jury selection for Tuesday, Jul 11. Those receiving a summons for jury duty do not need to report. Anyone with questions should call 903-737-2420.

Due to a pipeline rupture at the City of Paris Water Treatment Plant, the facility is experiencing a diminished capacity to convey water to the City. Repair crews are on site. However, there is currently no estimate for the necessary repair time. Out of an abundance of caution, City officials …

Tanya D. Thomas Sunday morning at 4:14, officers made a traffic stop in the 800 block of SW 4th and arrested Tanya D Thomas. Drug paraphernalia was in plain view of the officers, and Thomas possessed prescription drugs for which she had no prescription. They transported her to Lamar County …

North and Central Texas A Heat Advisory is effective from now until 9:00 Monday night as peak heat indices reach 105-112. Make sure to practice heat safety by drinking plenty of water, avoiding extended time outdoors, and knowing the signs of heat illness. Today will be hot in most locations …

A Benefit Auction For Linda McCarrell will be on Sunday, Jul 16, at Elks Lodge, 2110 36th St NE, in Paris. She suffered a significant stroke on Mother’s Day and is currently in ICU in Dallas. Proceeds will be given directly to her family to help during this difficult time. …

Paris Harley-Davidson presents its Annual Christmas in July, benefitting Toys-for-Tots on Saturday, Jul 15, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Drop off your new unwrapped toy, get a free pic with Summer Santa, and grab a free brisket plate lunch! Also, enjoy live music from Mix Society. It’s all happening …

Texas has started rolling out a new floating barrier on the Rio Grande. The orange buoys were unloaded in Eagle Pass to deter illegal border crossings and prevent drownings. Meanwhile, a Texas kayaking company filed a lawsuit claiming the buoys would prevent them from giving tours on the river and …