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New Inductees To Texas Country Music Hall Of Fame
18 hours ago
Three new inductees into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame were announced Wednesday morning at the Hall of Fame’s headquarters in Carthage. The Hall honors “those who have made outstanding contributions to country music and were born in the state of Texas.” This includes singers, songwriters, disc jockeys, and …
Read More »Man Jailed In Hopkins County For Aggravated Assault
1 day ago
Andrew Michael Magnuson was arrested on Wednesday in Hopkins County for felony assault. They charged him with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon of a Date, Family, or Household with Serious Bodily Injury. No other information was available, and he was in the county jail at the last report.
Read More »Ham Scramble Returns To Sulphur Springs
1 day ago
A Ham Scramble will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 on Celebration Plaza in downtown Sulphur Springs. For those unfamiliar, a Ham Scramble is a giant game of musical chairs. Participants bring their chairs, and everyone will win a prize. Prizes range from small novelties or snacks to more …
Read More »Dangerous Oklahoma Sex Offender At Large
1 day ago
Oklahoma and Texas are looking for an armed and dangerous sex offender. They want 33-year-old Rondal Scrogum for escaping from the Department of Corrections and making lewd or indecent proposals to a child under 16. He had been previously convicted of rape in Tishomingo and failing to register as …
Read More »Paris High School Students Receive Chick-Fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship
2 days ago
Three industrious students from Paris High School have been honored with the prestigious Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship, a testament to their exemplary academic achievements and unwavering dedication to community service. Anderson Bunch, Kiera Martin, and Mackenzie Martin have each received a $2,500 Leadership Scholarship, a significant financial boost that …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Wednesday, April 17
2 days ago
Last Tuesday morning at 8:17, a Paris Patrol Lieutenant responded to the 600 block of Bonham Street and met with store employees, who stated that an unidentified black male had entered the store, selected and purchased an item, small in value, paid with a $50 and left the store …
Read More »City Of Paris Seekings Volunteers For Boards, Commissions
2 days ago
If you are a resident of Paris and would like to make a difference in the City by volunteering your time and knowledge, you may want to consider serving on one of the City’s boards and commissions. The City is accepting applications for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board, Airport …
Read More »Princeton Man Gets 50 Years In Prison Without Parole
2 days ago
Collin County sentenced a Princeton man to 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole for continuous sexual assault of a child. The Collin County District Attorney’s office says the victim was nine years old when the assaults by 41-year-old Joseph Ray began. The child was 14 before telling …
Read More »Prairiland FFA Hosts Plant Sale, BBQ, Auction
2 days ago
The Prairiland FFA will host a plant sale this Saturday from 7:30 am to noon at the greenhouse behind the AG building in the back of the junior high school. That will be followed at 4:00 pm for a BBQ Supper for $10 a plate in the Jr. High School …
Read More »NLHS Theater Presenting Shakespeare Classic
2 days ago
The talented cast of North Lamar High School brings the timeless Shakespeare classic “Midsummer Night’s Dream” to life on stage this Saturday night at 7:00 at the North Lamar High School Auditorium. Admission is “Pay what you can” at the door, making this performance accessible to everyone in the community.
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Friday’s Sports
7 days ago
O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges that he killed his former wife and her friend but later was found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. The family announced on Simpson’s official X account that Simpson died Wednesday in Las Vegas …
Read More »Thursday’s Sports
1 week ago
NFL Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces eight charges, including aggravated assault, after he and another speeding driver of a sports car caused a recent chain-reaction crash in Dallas. Police said they have arrest warrants for Rice, 23, for one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision …
Read More »Wednesday’s Sports
1 week ago
Joe Pavelski #16 NBA Tuesday Rockets (39-40) 118 – Magic (46-33) 106 Spurs (20-59) 102 – Grizzlies (27-52) 87 Thunder (54-25) 112 – Kings (45-34) 105 Pelicans (47-32) 110 – Trail Blazers (21-58) 100 Mavericks (49-30) 130 – Hornets (19-60) 104 Luka Doncic had 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, …
Read More »Tuesday’s Sports
1 week ago
Tiger Golf (L to R) Coach Benny Blaser, Owen Green, Braiden Merryman, Jacob Baker, Brandon Carter, and Hogan Horn | Lady Tiger Golf (L to R) Coach Hallie Posey, Kate Ball, Kylee Strickland, Sophie Greco, and Coach Benny Blaser NBA Tuesday Mavericks (48-30) at Charlotte Hornets (19-59) at 6:00 pm …
Read More »Monday’s Sports
2 weeks ago
Hallsville’s Justin Slaten NBA Sunday 76ers (44-35) 133 – Spurs (19-590 126 Thunder (53-25) 121 – Hornets (19-59) 118 Mavericks (48-30) 147 – Rockets (38-40) 136 OT Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving exchanged an exhausted embrace as the final seconds ticked off the clock, walking with their arms around each …
Read More »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**