Some Texas cities have already topped the number of 100-degree days that they usually experience in an entire summer, but there is some good news. The heat and drought are killing mosquitoes The bad news? Texas A&M bug expert Molly Keck says mosquitoes are accustomed to the drought. They lay …
Read More »Teacher Appreciation Day At Maxey House
The Maxey House will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation Open House on Saturday, August 6 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Local teachers, homeschoolers, and school staff are invited to bring their families to this appreciation event. Come and enjoy a self-guided tour, refreshments, and treats. Visit the Maxey House website …
Read More »Record Settlement In Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash
A fatal crash on I-30 near Sulphur Springs that occurred when an 18-wheeler collided with a disabled passenger car has resulted in a record settlement. The fiery crash happened in May of 2020 and claimed the lives of 2 small children. The firm of Goudarzi & Young announced the settlement …
Read More »Paris Optimist Baseball Bash
Paris Optimist Foundation needs your help with our annual fundraiser! Our Annual Baseball Bash & Auction will be on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Love Civic Center. Tickets are $35 each and include dinner, dancing, catered meal, live & silent auctions, and more. We will be having our usual …
Read More »New A&M-Commerce Animal Welfare Judging Team Hoping to Build on Early Success
COMMERCE, TX—Animal welfare judging has emerged as one of the newest ways for Texas A&M University-Commerce students to pursue their interest in animal science. The A&M-Commerce Animal Welfare Judging Team has already experienced success in its first year at the university. The team was formed for the Fall 2021 semester …
Read More »Jettribe Mid-America Series in Sulphur Springs
It is race week in Sulphur Springs! 4 Days of Championship Jet Ski racing is coming to Lake Coleman Thursday August 4 – Sunday August 7 for the Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Championship. Racers from all over the USA, and even as far away as Australia and England will battle …
Read More »Paris Police Report 08.01.22
Paris Police responded to PRMC ER to meet with the victim of an assault at 6:32 A.M. on July 29, 2022. The 27 year old victim reported that her 26 year old boyfriend had assaulted her in the 1900 block of Lamar Ave. The victim advised that she had a …
Read More »State Education Board to Examine History, Social Studies Standards
The State Education Board takes up social studies and history standards today. The current drafts have removed teaching the phrase “In God We Trust” as the national motto, and that’s not sitting well with conservatives. Mary Elizabeth Castle with Texas Values blames the unelected workgroup members for pushing what …
Read More »North Lamar Board To Hear Grievance
The North Lamar ISD Board will meet at 6 this evening and consider a grievance filed by Teresa Bussell concerning books in the library. Trustees will also consider an appointment to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Trustee Jimmy Fendley. The board will meet in a closed executive …
Read More »Federal Jury Convicts Antlers Resident Of Aggravated Sexual Abuse In Indian Country
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced today that Stetson Bruce, age 33, of Antlers, Oklahoma, was found guilty by a Federal jury of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country. The jury trial began with testimony on Tuesday, …
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