Then it flooded a little...
An 18-wheeler cautiously tests the water beneath the railroad bridge on N.W. Loop 286 in Paris early this morning.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Local therapists seeks to reduce divorce rate
Over the years there has become a growing concern for the amount of divorces that are taking place across the country. Local therapist, Pam Russell is one of those concerned.

Wish for a Child to sponsor bike rally
Riding a motorcycle has never been so rewarding.

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Paris produces another crop of leaders
The Paris News congratulates the Chisum School Board, Carey Malone of Everett Elementary and Dr. Josie R. Williams of the Texas Medical Association.

New dispatch system will do more for citizens
Criminals in the City of Paris now face a new set of tools in the hands of the Paris Police Department that may make being on the wrong side of the law a bit more difficult.

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Red River Valley Fair
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SPORTS

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.

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

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

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

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BUSINESS

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.

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