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Columns
Critiques of paper are for the best
It’s that time of year again when we receive the annual critique of our newspaper.
September 04, 2008 - by Mike Graxiola
E. Texas Fish Hatchery construction underway
Construction of the new $27 million East Texas Fish Hatchery, expected to be completed in early 2010, is now underway.
September 04, 2008 - by Jim Blassingame
A tale of two hospitals
It became evident services at Paris Regional Medical Center have stepped up several notches.
August 31, 2008 - by Mary Madewell
Internet has leveled the playing field
I was slightly shocked when I heard who McCain had chosen for his presidential running mate.
August 31, 2008 - by Krista Goerte
Elderly often victims of thefts, scams
It’s sad that most scams taking place seem to prey upon elderly.
August 28, 2008 - by Mike Graxiola
John McCain’s most important decision: VP
Who’s it going to be?
August 26, 2008 - Tommy Felts
Everybody wins at BBBS Casino Event
If you're looking for a sure bet, check out the Big Brothers Big Sisters “The BIG Casino Event.”
August 21, 2008 - by Mike Graxiola
An election-year ‘Dear John’ letter
A letter to Republican presidential hopeful John McCain:
August 19, 2008 - Tommy Felts
Convention could be worth watching again
Sometimes I yearn for the days no one knew for positive who the Republican and Democratic presidential nominee would be until the final roll call.
August 17, 2008 - by Mary Madewell
Goofs, gaffes and a glaring glitch
At The Paris News, it seems that we continue to get hit by the "error" bug.
August 14, 2008 - by Mike Graxiola
No escape from ‘kudos,’ ‘boos’
Temperatures are rising as summer begins its sweltering end, the Olympic games have begun and the Democratic and Republican national conventions loom on the horizon.
August 12, 2008 - Tommy Felts
Don’t put too much stock in the school
I’m pleased so many Red River Valley school did well on state accountability ratings published last week by the Texas Education Agency.
August 10, 2008 - by Mary Madewell
Getting the word out about LCHM
I received a letter last week from George Cullum touting the merits of the Lamar County Historical Museum.
August 07, 2008 - by Mike Graxiola
Beware the power of a strange name
Wayne Beans. Lady Typhoon. Pudge Fudge.
August 05, 2008 - Tommy Felts
All I really need to know I learned from John
All I ever really needed to know, I learned from Johnny Stallings.
August 04, 2008 - Greg Thompson
‘Last Lecture’ an important lesson
We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."
July 31, 2008 - by Mike Graxiola
ChaCha: The coolest thing since sliced bread
You are sitting in your car, driving down the road, racking your brain for the artist playing over the radio.
July 29, 2008 - by Krista Goerte
Understanding what it’s like
What to do and how to act if stopped by a policeman is not a lesson I was taught growing up.
July 27, 2008 - By Mary Madewell
Positive feedback from Tour de Pari
Give yourself a pat on the back Paris for the wonderful hospitality you provided during last Saturday’s Tour de Paris.
July 24, 2008 - By Mike Graxiola
This just in: Obama is off-limits
Political cartoonists, bloggers, commentators and columnists, you’re on notice.
July 22, 2008 - By Tommy Felts
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