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Warmer weather arrives || Content sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
There will be a slight chance of rain across the east today, then across the northeast this evening, but most areas will remain dry through Thursday.
National Volunteer Week: American Red Cross recognizes the crucial support of its volunteers
National Volunteer Week is April 17-23 and the American Red Cross, North Texas Region honors the work of its volunteers who give their time to help people in need.
Lamar County nonprofits to benefit from East Texas Giving Day
On Tuesday, April 26, five Lamar County nonprofits, CitySquare Paris, St. Joseph’s Community Foundation, Tailored Rides Equine Assisted Therapy, Baby Gunns Animal Rescue, and Paris Junior College Memorial Foundation join with over 290 organizations throughout north and east Texas as part of East Texas Giving Day.
Tax-free weekend for emergency supplies is this weekend
You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax-free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption.
East Texas Giving Day sets course for record breaking day
One week into early giving, East Texas Giving Day has generated over $50,000 in donations for participating nonprofits through the website, www.EastTexasGivingDay.org.
Paris-area weekly road report || Content sponsored by Quality Roofing
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.
Seasonal, breezy day || Content sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Seasonable temperatures with morning low clouds giving way to abundant sunshine by afternoon.
National Safe Digging Month brings awareness of the potential for injuries, property damage and outages if underground utilities are damaged
April 2022, kicks off “National Safe Digging Month,” and Texas811 wants to educate the community by knowing Some Accidents Can Be Avoided.
First Federal Community Bank hosts drive to help Texans in urgent need of blood transfusions || Content sponsored by Quality Roofing
As North, Central and East Texans resume regular activities this spring, Carter BloodCare reminds residents to put blood donation at the top of their to-do lists.
Lamar County Head Start holds annual Easter Egg Hunt || Sponsored by Quality Care ER
Students at Lamar County Head Start started their day off with their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wildcat Stadium.