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Paris Wine Fest April 9
March 8, 2022
Paris Texas Wine Fest is back. Join your friends for an evening to Sip, Savor and Shop around downtown Paris, Texas! April 9, 2022, 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Paris Main Street and partners present Paris Wine Fest, a ticketed event highlighting Texas Wineries from across the state, local restaurants, food trucks, …
Read More »PHS Students Win VFW Voice Of Democracy Competition
March 8, 2022
Paris High School students swept the VFW Voice of Democracy competition. Adam Hartman won first place, Davis Green second, and Miranda Morris third. Hartman’s essay advanced to the regional round, where he placed second and received a $750 scholarship. Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of …
Read More »Chisum HS UIL One-Act Play
March 8, 2022
Chisum High School competed in the UIL District 12-3A One-Act Play Contest. Keith McNeil and assistant Angie Sanders directed the troupe’s “Digging Up the Boys” presentation. They selected Alejandra Amacendi to the All-Star Technical Crew, Chace Boyd received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast, and Kristen Young received the All-Star Crew. …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Tuesday (Mar 8)
March 8, 2022
Paris Police responded to a business burglary in the 1300-block of South Main Monday morning. The business manager reported that someone had been stealing from the business since December. The manager placed cameras inside, and they captured an image of a known person that climbed through an opening in a …
Read More »Winter Weather Possible Friday
March 8, 2022
Precipitation chances will increase late Thursday night, following the passage of an unseasonably strong cold front. As a result, a wintry mix is possible across parts of North Texas on Friday. Accumulations of snow and sleet may occur northwest of a Goldthwaite, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Paris line, expecting cold rain …
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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.
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.
The North East Texas Choral Society members are excited to present its 26th spring concert, “I Saw the Light.” They present the concert on Saturday, May 4, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 pm in the SSHS Auditorium.
Tickets are on sale on our website at http://www.singerscount.org/shop, from any singer, and at local banks. This is a concert of American traditional music from sacred, spiritual, and gospel sources that you don’t want to miss. Bring your friends, family, Sunday School class, or study group and share the experience.