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Campbell Teen Missing
October 14, 2021
Derrick Young Hunt County Sheriff Authorities throughout Northeast Texas are looking for a missing 15-year-old Hunt County boy. Friends describe Derrick Young as a 5-foot-120-pound boy with blue eyes and brown hair. The family last saw him before he walked away from his home in Campbell Monday.
Read More »Shot Mandate Protest At L-3
October 14, 2021
They are planning a protest Friday morning beginning at 5:00 at L3 in Greenville by workers opposed to its federal Vaccine Mandate. The executive order issued by President Biden last month requires vaccinations for employees of contractors who do business with the federal government. The company says it respects its …
Read More »Titus County COVID
October 14, 2021
The Texas DSHS Coronavirus Dashboard showed Wednesday 128 active cases of COVID in Titus County. There have been 99 total fatalities since the pandemic began and 5,436 recoveries.
Read More »Prosecution Rests In Former Nurse’s Capital Murder Trial
October 14, 2021
William Davis Smith County Jail The prosecution rested its case in the trial of a former East Texas nurse charged with four counts of capital murder. The state is accusing 37-year-old William George Davis of Hallsville of intentionally injecting air into patients’ arterial systems. At the same time, he was …
Read More »Veterans Hiring Fare – Red, White and You
October 14, 2021
Texas employers, veterans, and military families can participate in the 10th annual Hiring Red, White & You! It is a statewide veteran hiring fair in November. The event is on Nov. 4 and will be held in person and virtually in 28 locations across the state. In addition, employers who …
Read More »Dallas Marathon Is Back
October 14, 2021
The B-M-W Dallas Marathon will be back this year. COVID-19 canceled last year’s event. This year, it’s from December 10 through December 12. Marathon Chairman Mark Rybczyk (rib zick) says it attracts runners from around the world. Proceeds from the race benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. …
Read More »MPISD – News
October 13, 2021
Contact: Kelly Cowan MPHS Goin’ Gold Band advances to the area contest The Mount Pleasant High School Goin’ Gold Band has advanced to Area competition after receiving a Division 1 at the UIL Region 4 Marching Contest on October 12 at Pine Tree Stadium. The Area competition will be in …
Read More »COVID Testing At PJC Reduces Hours
October 13, 2021
The drive-up COVID-19 testing in front of Paris Junior College’s Hunt Center has reduced the days and times available due to fewer people participating. The testing company requires a minimum of 50 people per day to continue providing tests on that day. The new schedule is Monday from 11:00 am …
Read More »Signups Close Wednesday At 5:00 PM For 18th Annual Paris Harley Davidson Chili Cook-Off
October 13, 2021
TEAM SIGNUPS CLOSE T O D A Y We still have a FEW spots left, all forms must be in by today at 5:00 pm! Email / Call Shelbi: shelbi@parisharley.com | 903.784.4545 Join us this Saturday for our 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off! #parishdchili #comegetyourphd #parisharley #parisharleydavidson #experiencethedifference
Read More »Pamela A Rainmaker
October 13, 2021
Moisture from Hurricane Pamela will reach Texas Wednesday evening, and the result may be life-threatening flash flooding, especially within the Texas Hill country. Pamela should make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane along the coast of Mexico by very early Wednesday morning. Pamela will accelerate northeastward through Mexico and rapidly …
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Community Calendar
Thursday, April 18, 2024
- CDC Disability Support Group, 8:05 a.m.
- Corprew Chillz on Wheelz day
- Wallace STAAR testing—5th grade Science
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Honors History
- MPHS STAAR EOC testing—Biology
- MPHS Senior Immunization Clinic
- Golf
MPHS at Girls Regionals, Rockwall
- Tennis
MPHS Varsity at District tournament, Longview
Friday, April 19, 2024
- Corprew 4th grade girl talk
- Wallace Chillz on Wheelz Day
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade History
- Softball
MPHS JV & Varsity at Texas High (away), 4:30 p.m.
- Baseball
MPHS JV & Varsity at Texas High (away), 4:30 p.m.
- Tennis
MPHS Varsity at District tournament, Longview
- Track
Regional meet in Arlington
Saturday, April 20, 2024
- Track
Regional meet in Arlington
The First Annual Paris Kite Fest, presented by the Paris Area Arts Alliance, will be held on Saturday, April 20, on the North Lamar ISD Grounds. This free event for “kids of all ages” runs from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Kite Fest will feature a DJ, food trucks, games, kids’ crafts, kite contests, and kite giveaways as long as the supply lasts. Bring your kite to fly or a chair to watch the fun.
You can fly any kite, flat, 3D, figure, or guryon. The field will be open to anyone flying their kite until the competitions begin at 2:00 pm. Categories will include the giant kite, youngest participant, oldest participant, highest flying kite, and most beautiful kite. Judging will happen during the flying activity. The flyer/pilot has three chances to fly their kite in the air. The kite must fly for at least two minutes to be eligible for judging. The judges’ decision is final in all categories. The Arts Alliance will award prizes.
As part of this artist-themed event, blank kite kits will be available as long as the supply lasts. The participants will have the opportunity to draw and color designs on their kites and see them fly. The Paris Area Arts Alliance and our generous sponsor, Dollins Bail Bonds, will provide all materials FREE of charge.
In addition, there will be an opportunity to create a personalized t-shirt using fabric markers. A blank kite will be printed on each t-shirt, allowing the individual to turn it into an art project that can be worn all spring and summer as a memory of the first Paris Kite Fest. These t-shirts will sell for $20 with fabric markers provided.
To round out the Kite Fest, traditional games and activities such as blowing bubbles, football throwing, temporary tattoos, and much more will be held. High school students from Chisum ISD and NLISD will volunteer to help with all aspects of the Kite Fest.
For additional information or weather condition updates, visit the FaceBook page for “ParisArea ArtsAlliance” or call 903-782-6215.
Monday, April 22, 2024
- CDC training for new volunteers, 8:05 a.m.
- Fowler Chillz on Wheelz day
MPISD Board meeting, MPISD Administration Building, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- Brice STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
- Corprew STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
- Fowler STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
- Sims STAAR testing—4th grade Math
- Sims 1st grade field trip
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Honors Math
- MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- Baseball
MPHS JV & Varsity at Tyler High (away), 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Fowler Student of the Month
- Sims 2nd grade field trip
- Sims STAAR testing—3rd grade Math
MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Honors Math
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Brice Chillz on Wheelz day
- Corprew 2nd grade field trip
- Fowler Kindergarten music program, 5:30 p.m.
- Wallace STAAR testing—5th & 6th grade Math
- MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Math & 8th grade Algebra I
- MPHS STAAR EOC testing—Algebra I
- MPHS art at VASE State
- MPHS NHS meeting, MPHS Auditorium, 7:45 a.m.
MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
The 8th Annual Walk Of Hope, which supports National Crime Victims’ Week, is slated for downtown Paris on Apr. 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The event will raise awareness for victims of crime and child abuse. There will also be free hot dogs and drinks, and Mix Society will provide music.
Friday, April 26, 2024
- CDC Parent Committee meeting, 8:05 a.m.
- Brice GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Corprew GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Fowler GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Sims GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Sims Chillz on Wheelz day
- Wallace track meet, Sam Parker Stadium
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Math
- MPHS art at VASE State
- MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
- Baseball
MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Longview (home), 4:30 p.m. **SENIOR NIGHT**