Some rural Texans could lose phone and internet service after the Public Utility Commission slashed subsidies that help providers offer service in sparsely populated areas. Money flows into the Universal Service Fund, which the commission oversees, from a 3.3% tax on voice calls. But a shift…
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The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce has created an app that includes a map, business directory, a calendar of events and an option to join the chamber, all in one place.
If you own a business, you probably went through some dark days in 2020, given the coronavirus pandemic and its effects.
There’s a new doctor in town, and he’s ready to get to work. Dr. Moheb Milad took over a position vacated by the retirement of long-time physician Dr. Eric Salzman at the Pediatric Clinic of Paris and will be bringing his talents to Paris Regional Medical Center as well.
The long-desired restaurant will open curbside and drive-thru service on Feb. 4, owner-operator Moises Hernandez said in a Thursday video posted to the restaurant’s Facebook page, @cfaparis.
“Until this opportunity came about, my dad and my brother Gerald were still farming,” Jay Cooper said about land leased by the Waylon Norrell family to Impact Solar, now in full operation.
Platinum Star, a trailer-making business, will start small, according to owner Danny Fehr.
POWDERLY — The Dollar General Market, here at the Pat Mayse Lake turnoff, 10765 Highway 271 N., on Thursday became the company’s test market for Northeast Texas, adding meats and produce to its grocery and household goods selections.
On behalf of the Michael family, Tim and Ronny Michael, owners of Jemasco, have announced the sale of their company to a U.S. private equity firm after 36 years.
Liberty National Bank recently recognized 10 employees for their years of service. The bank congratulates these individuals on their outstanding years of service and dedication.
Touching your 401(k) before you retire may not be a good idea, as it can lead to some unwanted consequences.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.86 billion in December, 5% less than in December 2019.
Highland Ventures Ltd. on Tuesday announced it will close all of its Family Video locations, with the last day for rentals to be today. There are approximately 300 Family Video locations, including stores in Paris, Sulphur Springs, Bonham, Denison and Commerce.
Farmers Bank & Trust has opened its first full-service branch in Paris. Located at 1375 NE Loop 286 in Paris, the bank purchased and remodeled the former TEXAR Federal Credit Union building.
With solar project moving into Northeast Texas right and left, the projects promise a lot of incoming money and jobs and exposure to a new technology.
The Paris Small Business Development Center will host an online retailer e-commerce training for futurizing businesses this week.
Paris Regional Medical Center is ringing in 2021 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 8 pounds and measuring 20 inches, Emersyn was born to parents Elma and Johnny on Friday at 7:52 a.m.
Paris native Jessica Hardgrove has started a part-time business visiting birthday parties and other events as Ice Princess, similar to Queen Elsa from the Disney animated film “Frozen,” and she will donate 20% of the proceeds to charities.
You can make resolutions for all parts of your life — physical, emotional, intellectual — but have you ever considered some financial resolutions?
Blood is not easy to come by, especially this time of year and during a pandemic. However, hospitals continue to order blood products for their transfusion-dependent patients at all hours, when moments could mean the difference between life and death. Carter BloodCare reminds the community t…
This story is part of a multi-story project on the Top Ten stories of 2020 as chosen by the newspaper’s editorial staff, based on online readership statistics, hard copy sales and community feedback.
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