Then it flooded ... a little
A deluge of rain poured over Paris early today, closing a major section of Loop 286 and stopping traffic for a time at North Main.
May 14, 2008 - News

Main Street lands $150,000 grant
The city of Paris is $150,000 richer, thanks to a grant awarded by the Texas Department of Agriculture for Main Street improvements.
May 14, 2008 - News

Museum dedicates rural display
A previously little known personality from the past became the center of attraction Tuesday at the Lamar County Historical Museum with the naming of the museum’s Rural Display for Sheb Williams.
May 14, 2008 - News

Maxey House to observe Armed Forces Day
The Sam Bell Maxey House Historical Site is hosting “To Defend and Protect”, an event commemorating Armed Forces Day and the military accomplishments of Sam Bell Maxey from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 812 Church St.
May 14, 2008 - News

Art gallery hosts free fine arts appraisals
Plaza Art Gallery in Paris hosts its free Fine Art Appraisal Days on Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 14, 2008 - News

City nixes investigation
Paris City Councilman Don “Pinky” Wilson failed on a 3-3 vote Monday night to gain an investigation against attorney Eric Clifford for using family members to help gather signatures on two citizen petition efforts.
May 13, 2008 - News

Contract worker drowns in ground storage tank
A 24-year-old contract worker with the City of Paris drowned late Monday in a ground storage tank at the city’s water treatment plant.
May 13, 2008 - News

$83k given to Paris industries
Three checks totaling $83,000 were delivered to local industries Monday by Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas. The over-sized checks changed hands during a business meeting luncheon provided by the Paris Economic Development Corporation.
May 13, 2008 - News

Commissioners OK vehicle switch
Lamar County Commissioners approved a switch of vehicles Monday, pulling two auction-bound cars from the sheriff’s department and giving them to Precinct 5 constable Gene Hobbs.
May 13, 2008 - News

Ultimate yard sale set for U.S. 82/U.S. 287
Get ready for miles and miles of garage sales with the first-ever U.S. 82/U.S 287 Yard Sale scheduled the first Friday and Saturday in June.
May 13, 2008 - News

Scott joins Lamar County DA’s office
Tramaine Scott, a Dallas attorney, has joined the staff of Lamar County and District Attorney Gary Young as a prosecutor.
May 13, 2008 - News

Cooper takes damage in Saturday night storm
COOPER — City crews and local residents are out today cleaning up debris resulting from a storm Saturday night that caused major damage to businesses and some residences.
May 12, 2008 - News

Business May 11, 2008
Toyota of Paris, located at 3235 N.E. Loop 286, has won Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc.’s prestigious President’s Award for outstanding sales and service.
May 11, 2008 - Business

Business May 4, 2008
Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas in partnership with the Paris Housing Authority hosts a job fair from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
May 04, 2008 - Business

Paris Home Depot escapes closing
Home Depot in Paris, 3120 N.E. Loop 286 escaped announced plans by corporate headquarters to close 15 stores.
May 02, 2008 - Business

Business at a Glance for April 27, 2008
Uncle Jesse's Big Bass Classic is Saturday at Pat Mayse Lake.
April 27, 2008 - Business

Little Caesar’s opens in Paris
Pepperoni hungry patrons can chant, “Pizza! Pizza!” now that Little Caesars has opened its doors once again in Paris.
April 20, 2008 - Business

Business at a Glance for April 20, 2008
The Spring Luncheon benefiting the Friends of the Paris Public Library will be held at noon Thursday at Paris Golf and Country Club. Dr. Lynn C. Bauman speaks on dream interpretation.
April 20, 2008 - Business

Business at a Glance for April 06, 2008
Chad Brown, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Regional Realty recently announced the addition of two new agents to the office.
April 06, 2008 - Business

Kinetic Massage offers flat rate for services
Kinetic Massage opened its doors at 32 Clarksville St., suite 206, the first of March.
April 06, 2008 - Business

Business at a Glance for March 10, 2008
Jan Staley of Paris, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Regional Realty, has earned membership in the company's International Sterling Society, a level achieved by only the top 11 percent of the more than 116,800 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system.
March 30, 2008 - Business

Shoot ’Em Up specializes in archery equipment
The area's newest place for archery equipment and supplies opened its doors Monday, March 17. Shoot 'Em Up Archery is located at 54 County Road 42320. For store hours, call 903-737-8595.
March 23, 2008 - Business

Business at a Glance for February 23, 2008
Century 21 Century 21 Harvey Properties recently announced the acquisition of Century 21 Evans located in Bonham. The company will continue to operate under the Century 21 Harvey Properties name and specialize in residential, farm & ranch, commercial and land property sales. Century 21 Harvey Properties headquarters will remain at 2550 Lamar Avenue in Paris.
March 23, 2008 - Business

Business at a Glance for March 16, 2008
Paris Junior College Adult Education and Family Literacy Department will hold orientation for new students the week of March 24 for persons wishing to enroll in GED Preparation or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
March 16, 2008 - Business

Lady Eagles drop first game in series
MINEOLA — One pitch didn't cost Detroit in its 2-1 loss Tuesday to fifth-ranked Alto in the first game of a best-of-three series in the Class A Region 3 semifinal round.
May 14, 2008 - Sports

Wildcats honored at sports banquet
Paris High honored its athletes Tuesday night at the Wildcat All-Sports Banquet held at Love Civic Center.
May 14, 2008 - Sports

Detroit, No. 5 Alto play in region semis
For the first time this millennium, Detroit's softball team has advanced to the regional semifinals.
May 13, 2008 - Sports

Temple named District 16-4A MVP
Sam Temple leaves Paris High as the soccer team's all-time scoring leader with 93 career goals.
May 12, 2008 - Sports

NL, Detroit represent RRV in Austin
AUSTIN — North Lamar's Qualon Fort and Justin Collard, along with Detroit's Kyetta Lewis wrapped up the 2008 State Track Championships in their respective events Saturday.
May 11, 2008 - Sports

Pantherettes dominate All-District team
Rival coaches typically respect an undefeated district season and reward players from that team with postseason awards.
May 11, 2008 - Sports

Paris, area runners Race for the Arts
With almost 100 participants the 2008 Race for the Arts was a big success Saturday morning.
May 11, 2008 - Sports

Lady Eagles defense key to quarterfinal win
Detroit used a three-run second inning to get past James Bowie, 4-1, Thursday night in the Class A, Region 3 quarterfinal round.
May 09, 2008 - Sports

Raising the bar
NL's Collard, Fort head to Austin for state track meet.
May 08, 2008 - Sports

North Lamar honors athletes
North Lamar recognized the contributions of the 2007-2008 student athletes Tuesday night at Love Civic Center during the school's All-Sports Banquet.
May 07, 2008 - Sports

Scudder resigns from North Lamar baseball
North Lamar will soon be looking for its next baseball coach following Scott Scudder's resignation.
May 06, 2008 - Sports

PJC showers players with more recognition
Paris Junior College honored athletes last week with awards and recognition for players from the softball, baseball, golf, volleyball and men's and women's basketball teams.
May 05, 2008 - Sports