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TxDOT urges drivers to look twice for motorcyclists
One evening in April 2021, Eric Newell was out for a ride in Houston when his motorcycle was rear-ended by a vehicle, breaking both of his legs, dislocating his hips and injuring his back and hands.
ERCOT issues power outage warning ahead of this weekend’s expected temps
Officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) have issued a warning about possible power outages ahead of this weekend’s predicted record-breaking temperatures.
Severe weather returns || Content sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
The primary hazards will be large hail, damaging winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.
Lamar Electric Cooperative announces scholarship winners || Content sponsored by Quality Roofing
Lamar Electric Cooperative has announced the six $1,000 scholarship winners that were drawn on April 23rd at the Co-op’s Annual Meeting.
Prairiland students compete in Paris District Degree Check || Sponsored by Quality Care ER
Congratulations to all of the Prairiland students who competed in the Paris District Degree Check on Monday, April 25th, 2022.
HEARTWARMING: Family brings Pops home to Paris to make his final wishes come true
“Giving him this time to reconnect with the place and people he called home for 55+ years was critical to giving him closure for that part of his life. And, we all deserve happiness and closure at end of our lives.”
Severe weather expected Wednesday || Content sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
A cold front will slowly move through on Thursday with the storm continuing mainly east of I-35.
PRMC announces winner of ‘Name Our Robot’ competition
While the winning school is set to receive the $1,000 prize to go toward their art program, Lewis and Hamm said they chatted when the contest was announced and decided that if either of their schools should win, they would split the prize money so that all PISD elementary students would benefit.
Monopoly asks for help to pick a throwback token
The choices of retired tokens include the thimble, wheelbarrow, iron, boot, horse and rider, or money bag.
Deals and freebies for Teacher Appreciation Week || May 2-6
To honor those educators who work tirelessly to teach our children, several businesses are offering deals and freebies to help celebrate.