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Obituaries Saturday, February 16
Patricia Gail “Pat” Christie, 66, of Powderly, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation is under the...
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Obituaries Sunday, February 17
Douglas Eugene Wehrman, of Paris, TX passed away at age 62 on February 14, 2013. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, February 19th at 11:00am at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Immediately...
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Audition schedule for ‘The Vagina Monologues’ announced; Special feature to...
In a special feature that will benefit the Safe-T Women’s Shelter, Paris Community Theatre’s Off-Plaza will produce a version of the controversial and influential play, The Vagina Monologues, written...
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‘Super Bowl’ for Kids Sake in photos; Annual event raises thousands for Big...
The annual Bowl for Kids Sake event was held this weekend at Paris Lanes Bowling Alley. The event is held every year to raise money and awareness for the largely successful one-on-one mentoring...
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Paris PD adult arrests over the weekend; February 15 -17
Christopher Wade Anderson, 26, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Theft by Check (Insufficient Funds) Jeremiah Bivens, 25, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Jason Gordon-Grant Castor, 32,...
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North Lamar earns 8th consecutive national appearance
Speech and Debate students from North Lamar High School competed in the UIL District of the National Forensic League’s tournament to qualify for the National Speech and Debate Tournament this June in...
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Obituaries Monday, February 18
Marvin Murel Wilson, 80, of ArthurCity passed away Sunday February 17, 2013 at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral home. No services are planned at this time....
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Looking ahead in Paris ISD
February 18 – 22, 2013 Paris Junior High School 8th Gr. Scheduling Week – PHS Counselors will be at PJH during this week to plan schedules for the 2013-14 school year. February 20 – March 1,...
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Paris ISD students place in Region 8 Science Fair
Paris ISD students competed at the Region 8 Science Fair in Pittsburg on February 12th. The winners will advance to the East Texas Regional Science Fair (ETRSF) on March 1st at Kilgore College....
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Mayor Hashmi speaks to local Rotarians; Water & sewer line replacement issue...
Mayor AJ Hashmi Dr. A.J. Hashmi was invited as a guest speaker to the Paris Rotary Club on Monday, speaking in his capacity as the mayor of our city. Appointed to the position of mayor by the City...
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Lamar County Sheriff’s Department arrests & bookings during the period of...
Matthew Wayne Moffitt, 30, Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More Bobby Earl Brooks, 60, CCC/Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 >1g <4g Gabriel Gonzalez-Lausell, 29, Driving While Intoxicated...
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1st Annual Karaoke Night benefiting the Paris Community Theatre
Looking for something new, fun and different to do on a Saturday night and support a great cause too? Then be sure to get your tickets for the 1st Annual Karaoke Night benefiting the Paris Community...
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Fourteen arrested on Monday; Paris PD adult arrests – February 18
Thomas Hollon Carson, 40, Driving While Intoxicated Allison Kelly Davis, 23, Public Intoxication Shawn Wayne Farris, 40, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility Brent Marshall Foiles, 19, Criminal...
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TxDOT continues construction of curb ramps in Paris & Cooper
Last year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a contract to Interstate Improvement, Inc. of Fairbault, MN for $1,629,779.06. This contract provides for the construction of curb...
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Police arrest ten on Tuesday; Paris PD adult arrests – February 19
Devante Laray Akins, 20, Open Container Larry Matthew Black, 43, Repeat/Habitual Public Intoxication, Public Consumption William Gregory Cody, 44, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Driving...
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Communication skills in Leadership
There never was a heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate – Robert South. A compassionate heart listens, a tender heart understands and a committed heart executes....
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Overcoming Bullying through Martial Arts
Everett second graders learn values instilled by martial arts help overcome bullying by boosting confidence. North Lamar second graders at Everett Elementary joined local martial arts instructor,...
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Lamar County Sheriff’s Department arrests & bookings during the period of...
Amy Lynn Newsom, 40, Forgery Financial Instrument Michael Thomas Newberry, 29, Abscond from Supervision Lavante Laray Akins, 20, Open Container Dion Daniel Wymore, 27, Theft of Property >=$50...
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Les Belles Parisiennes donates scholarships to PJC Students
On Friday, members of Les Belles Parisiennes donated $1,500 in scholarships to young African American women attending Paris Junior College. Receiving $500 scholarships for the spring 2013 semester are...
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Obituaries Thursday, February 21
Betty L. Brunson, 72, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22nd, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with...
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