Paris News

Tuesday morning at 10:18, a victim arrived in the Paris Police lobby and claimed someone assaulted him in January of 2022. He stated that he was living with a female that had come at him with a knife; shoved him into a wall, causing injury to his back and damage …

PARIS, Texas — The United Way of Lamar County has partnered with the North Texas Food Bank to bring the mobile SNAP truck to Paris on Thursday, March 30, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. They will be in the parking lot at the corner of Collegiate Drive and Lamar …

TxDOT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON BUILDING THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF 2050 TxDOT will host a statewide virtual meeting and local in-person open houses. AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for the future, and public input is crucial as the agency looks to meet tomorrow’s transportation needs. TxDOT is …

The Paris City Council voted at this week’s meeting to consolidate the leadership of the Fire Department and EMS. The EMS Chief position has been vacant since January after the resignation of Russell Thrasher. Fire Chief  Thomas McMonigle will now also serve as Chief of the EMS.

A Free Health and Wellness Fair will be held Wednesday, Mar 29, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in the Student Center Ballroom at Paris Junior College. The Paris Care Clinic, Pediatric Clinic of Paris, Paris–Lamar County Health District and WIC Services, and the Paris COVID Education Team will all …

Crews from Sation 1 were preparing to conduct a fire extinguisher training class for the on-site employees when they noticed heavy smoke coming from the building. They dispatched a structure fire response, bringing units from Sation 3 and Station 4. E1 reported a sizeable commercial building with fire extending through …

​Talent Strong Texas Pathways selected Paris Junior College to participate based on outstanding accomplishments and dedication to student success. The $16 million five-year statewide economic mobility grant administered by the Texas Success Center increases the number of credentialed Texans prepared for high-demand careers that offer a living wage. “I am …

On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 8:17 am, Officers responded to an address on Freeman Street about a disturbance. On arrival, officers heard loud screaming from inside the residence. Officers made verbal contact at the front door, and a male subject told them that the female would be allowed to …

Prairiland FFA has a plant sale from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 1, at the greenhouse, 466 FM 196 in Pattonville. It’s behind the Ag Building behind the Junior High.

Special Bikes, a Burrito Breakfast, and a Fun Run will be held this Saturday at South Main Iron in Paris. All proceeds benefit the local Meals and Wheels, and the Fun Run will stay within Lamar County. The cost is $15 for a Rider and $5 for a passenger. Registration …