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Joe Jonas lassos litter as the new face of Don’t Mess With Texas
It’s said that everything is bigger in Texas and in the hilarious new PSAs for Don’t mess with Texas, singer, songwriter and actor Joe Jonas finds lassoing litter may be his biggest challenge yet.
Weekly road report || June 13, 2022
Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones.
Hot weather ahead || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
High temperatures will generally be in the mid 90s to low 100s, with heat index values largely between 100-105 degrees.
ICYMI: New trash pick-up schedule starts this week
In addition, the council members considered reducing the monthly fee for sanitation services, but ultimately decided not to reduce the fee – despite the reduction of pick-up days.
Weekly fishing report || June 10, 2022
Fishing reports are produced with support from Toyota and the federal Sport Fish Restoration program.
Reavis Wortham to speak at Paris Kiwanis meeting
Reavis Wortham, author of numerous novels set in Lamar County, will speak to the regular weekly club meeting of Paris Kiwanis on Tuesday, June 14, at 12:00 p.m. in the Paris Junior College student center ballroom.
Hot and humid weather to continue || Weather Outlook
Hot and humid weather will continue today. A few showers and isolated storms may develop this morning south of I-20 and east of I- 35.
Prairiland FFA holds banquet || Sponsored by Quality Care ER
On May 19, 2022, Prairiland FFA held their 50th Annual FFA Banquet, where they recognized their students for their hard work throughout the year.
City of Paris releases public awareness bulletin regarding fireworks
In accordance with the City of Paris Ordinance 6.04.001 and Fire Code 5601.1.3, it is illegal to possess, manufacture, store, sell and use Fireworks within the City of Paris.
APL offers low-cost vaccinations, spays, neuters on Saturday
The Animal Protection League will be in town this Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Atwood’s to offer residents’ pets low-cost vaccines and spay/neutering.