Paris News

Protect yourself from “storm chasers” after a natural disaster. Natural disasters like storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires often bring out the best in people as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors taking advantage of those who have already suffered.  Local contractors may be busier than …

When it comes to illegal immigration, all eyes are on the southern border. A group of lawmakers warn that insufficient attention goes to what is happening on the northern border. Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales says that in about a year, we’ll see the same numbers on the north border as …

  The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals resentenced Randall Mays, an intellectually disabled East Texan death row inmate, to life without the possibility of parole. They condemned Mays in 2008 for gunning down two Henderson County Deputies in Payne Springs. The Supreme Court had ruled that they could execute only …

Paris ISD’s Board of Trustees met in regular session Thursday night and, in a 5-2 decision, voted to adopt a four-day week. North Lamar and Chisum previously voted to adopt four-day weeks. Anne Biard and Cliff Kerby were the dissenting votes at last night’s meeting. George Fisher, Clifton Fendley, Terry …

Southern Faith Ministries in Deport is hosting a complimentary dinner for the community on Easter Sunday, April 1. The ministries will deliver in Deport, or you can pick them up on Easter around 5:00 pm. Call or text Amber at (903) 227-1665 and reserve your meal. FREE through Southern Faith …

Join the Sam Bell Maxey House for Easter activities tomorrow. There will be two separate sessions: the first from 10:00 to 11:00 am and the second from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Visitors can participate in an egg hunt, or “scramble,” on the grounds, followed by Easter-themed crafts. Yard games will …

SkyDome, a mobile planetarium, will offer free virtual tours through the solar system today and Saturday. The 35-foot wide, 15-foot tall inflatable planetarium will be in the former Paris High School Gymnasium at 215 East Houston Street. The shows will take visitors of all ages on a virtual field trip …

The Department of Public Safety reports that they filed charges in Johnson County, Texas, for a man accused of causing a head-on collision that killed six people and seriously injured two others. Luke Resecker, 17, was arraigned on six counts of Intoxication, Manslaughter, two counts of Intoxication Assault, Possession of …

With so many people looking to the skies on April 8 to view a rare total solar eclipse, the potential for eye injuries is real. Clinicians caution that eclipse viewers should prioritize eye safety and take steps to ensure their eyes are protected. “An ounce of prevention is worth a …

  Crockett Intermediate School recently opened its doors for an engaging and informative evening dedicated to fostering family involvement and academic success. The 2024 Family Content Night was a beacon for students and parents alike, aimed at demystifying the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test and empowering …