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Having Plan in Place to Defend Against Active Shooter Situation is Essential
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May 26, 2022 – Tyler, TX – The school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in which 19 children and two adults were killed marks the 27th school shooting in 2022. And if that’s not heartbreaking enough, according to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been over 200 active shooting occurrences …
Read More »Gasoline Down For Holiday?
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Com’on now, it’s a Tesla Statewide gas prices have dropped even with 3.2 million Texans planning to travel during the Memorial Day weekend. According to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch, the statewide gas price average in Texas is $4.26 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. That price is …
Read More »Texas Lottery To Celebrate 30 Years Of Winning
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AUSTIN – A year-long celebration culminates May 29, when the Texas Lottery officially observes the 30th anniversary of its startup. On May 29, 1992, the first lottery purchase in Texas was made 47 days ahead of schedule when then-Gov. Ann Richards bought the first ticket – a Lone Star Millions scratch …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Thursday (May 26)
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Clint Kyle Wehrmann Paris Police stopped a vehicle in the 300-block of NW 19th Wednesday afternoon at 2:32 for displaying expired registration. The officer smelled marijuana, and the driver, Clint Kyle Wehrmann, 39, of Ladonia, admitted to possibly having drugs in the vehicle. The officer located marijuana and more than …
Read More »Richardson ISD Student Arrested After Gun Found In Vehicle
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Wednesday morning at 10:55, the Richardson Police Department received a phone call from a business in the 1500-block of East Spring Valley Road reporting a male holding what appeared to be a rifle. They last saw the male walking toward Berkner High School, located at 1600 East Spring Valley Road. …
Read More »“Blast From the Past” Friday Night Cruise of Classic Cars is Free, Free, and Everyone Welcome! It is Friday, Jun 10 at 6:00 pm when the cruise leaves the Civic Center promptly. Giant 50s Party Featuring Dale Cummings and “The C” singing all of your favorite hits of the 50s and 60s at the Love Civic Center. Friday Night Cruise Sponsored By is Mike’s Custom Paint & Body Shop. Automatically registered are Cruise participants for a drawing of a Flat Screen HDTV, to be given away at the Friday Night Cruise complements of NAPA Auto Parts in Paris.
The 14th Annual Classic Car show is at Love Civic Center, 2025 South Collegiate Street, Paris, Saturday, June 11, rain or shine. There are door prizes, food, family fun, free admission, free parking, and a 50/50 pot. The show registration is from 8:00 am until 11:00 am, with the awards presentation at 2:00 pm. Red River Valley Veterans Memorial Museum Inc. is the sponsor and benefits from the event. Richard Drake Construction Company is the trophy sponsor. For more info, go to https://www.rrvvm.org/car-show or call 903-517-2651.
The Paris Visitors and Conventional Council are proud to announce the release of a new summer music series line-up that will be free to the public in downtown Paris, Texas.
The concert series will be on the square with a beer garden, food trucks, and vendors surrounding the fountain. All are welcome to bring a chair or blankets to enjoy the sunset with friends and good music.
The line-up consists of:
June 23: Mike Ryan with opener Jared Mitchell Band
June 30: Cody Canada and The Departed with opener Holly Beth
July 21: Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown with opener Rue 82
Get more information on the event at the new website, 903sunsets.com, or follow VisitParis on Facebook. Sponsorships and vendor spaces are still available for all three nights. For more information, please contact paul@paristexas.com or reach out to VisitParis on Facebook.
Reno Summer Celebration Event includes water slides, bounce houses, gelly balls, fog-filled bubbles, a live band, a BBQ Cook-Off, and FIREWORKS! It is Saturday, Jun 25, from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm. Reno Kiwanis Park 6800 Pine Mill Road. Free Admission!
SDBA Drag Boat Races are back Friday, Aug 12, through Sunday, Aug 14, at Lake Crook.