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Paris News

Small Towns To Benefit From Eclipse

  The April 8 total solar eclipse will be a once-in-a-lifetime event for many Texas businesses hoping to cash in on all the tourists. Economist Ray Perryman says that does not count the Texans traveling to the prime viewing spots. He puts the total economic impact of the eclipse at …

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Paxton Avoids Security Fraud Charges

  Nine years after being indicted for securities fraud, they have dropped the felony charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The court was ready in three weeks to go to trial against Paxton. However, prosecutors agreed to drop the felony charges. The state had accused Paxton of duping investors …

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Abbott Announces Creation Of “Space Commission”

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the creation of a new “Texas Space Commission.” A nine-member board of directors governs the commission. The board will also administer the legislatively created Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund, which provides grants to eligible entities. Abbott says Texas will be the launchpad for Mars …

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Lamar County Meeting Slated For Thursday On Safety Training

  Lamar County Commissioners, employees of the maintenance and custodial departments, and road crews are to meet for a training session on safe working environments. The session aims to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. It is on Thursday, March 28, at 8:00 am at 2805 N. Main St. …

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Warrant Issued For Woman Who Crashed Into Hugo Gas Station

Hugo Police issued an arrest warrant for the woman who crashed into a Hugo convenience store after a police chase. The suspect, 36-year-old Jasmine Michelle Stubblefield of Hugo, was injured in the crash and transported to a hospital in Plano. Stubblefield faces nine criminal charges, including two felonies and a …

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Informational Meeting On Paris Farmers And Artisan Market

The Paris Farmers and Artisan Market is hosting an informational meeting about the market at 6:00 pm Thursday, March 28, in the City Council Chambers at 107 East Kaufman Street. Current and new vendors and food truck operators who would like to learn about opportunities at the market are encouraged …

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Skydome Mobile Planetarium In Paris This Weekend

A fun and educational experience of astronomical proportions is coming to Downtown Paris. SkyDome, a mobile planetarium, will offer virtual tours through the solar system daily on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30. The 35-foot wide, 15-foot tall inflatable planetarium will be in the former Paris High School Gymnasium …

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California Man Convicted Of Cryptocurrency Laundering

  A San Francisco, California man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. John Khuu, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business, and importation of MDMA before U.S. Magistrate …

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Paris High Seniors Place in Air Force Essay Contest

Paris High School senior Ashton Hilliard placed second in the Air Force Association Earle North Parker essay contest for the Northeast Texas region. Madeline Green, Mackenzie Martin, and Kiera Martin were all finalists. At a dinner and recognition ceremony held at The Oaks Country Club in Greenville, all four students …

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Do You Want $1 Billion Or $525.8 Million?

For the sixth time in Mega Millions lottery history, the jackpot prize is worth over $1 billion ahead of Tuesday’s 10:00 pm draw. If you match all six numbers on your ticket, you’ll choose between $1.1 billion paid out as an annuity over 30 years or taking home a lump …

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