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In exactly one week, the 19th Amendment that gave U.S. women the right to vote will turn 100 years old.
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Paris City Council on Monday voted 5-2 to increase the Paris Economic Development Corp. board from five to seven members, and councilors appointed two new directors.
The window is closing for Texans experiencing economic hardship due to Covid-19 to enroll in the state’s Electricity Relief Program.
North Lamar ISD trustees approved a 96.64 cent property tax rate per $100 valuation for the current year and gave initial approval for an appraised value limitation application for Mockingbird Solar Center.
Chisum ISD entered into an appraised value limitation agreement with Mockingbird Solar Center LLC at Monday night’s meeting, and set a lower tax rate.
With two nights of tough competition, swarms of guests and more than 300 contestants, the 61st annual Paris Rodeo has been deemed a success.
POLICE BRIEFS: Monday home, business burglaries being investigated, PLUS: Tool box stolen in burglary
Paris City Council voted 5-2 earlier tonight to increase Paris Economic Development Corp.'s board of directors from five to seven.
President Donald Trump on Saturday deferred payroll taxes and replaced an expired unemployment benefit with a lower amount after negotiations with Congress on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed. The next round of federal assistance could include resuming a supplemental pandemic feder…
POLICE BRIEFS: Police charge man with theft of cellphone, PLUS: 2 taken to hospital after crash and Police investigating home burglaries, theft, fraud
As the blue sky simmered to orange in the west, six figures clad in red sequin tops emerged on horseback from the gates at the Paris Rodeo and Horse Club. Warmly welcomed by a rowdy crowd sprinkled with cowboy hats and light-up wands, the Spirit Riders from Hawkins kicked off the festivities at the 61st annual Paris Rodeo on Friday night.
Hoping to build a bridge between the community and police department, the Paris Ministerial Alliance members met with Interim Police Chief Tuttle this week.
U.S. Army veteran and academic advisor Kelvin Hicks has released his fourth book: “Encourage Yourself: Life-Giving Quotes of Encouragement.”
The Lamar County commissioners will meet Monday morning to discuss an agreement between the City of Paris, the police department and the Lamar County Sheriff’s office.
City councilors will make a third attempt to increase membership on the Paris Economic Development Corp. board from five to seven members when Paris City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 107 E. Kaufman St.
With an additional eight cases reported today, there have been 673 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Lamar County since testing began in March. Of the total, 135 cases are active, according to the Paris-Lamar County Health District.
Cas Haley’s “Every Road I’m On,” the Lincoln Corsair Chart Your Own Course competition winner, is out now on all digital platforms.
The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce has announced the Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally is moving forward with modifications that will make it look different this year.
In total, the county has confirmed 665 Covid-19 cases since testing began in March. Of those, 491 are considered to be recovered.
Rotary's motto is "Service Above Self," and this past year, the club began new service projects to help the community.
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