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Registration opens for United Way’s Kid’s Marathon
The event is designed to help encourage students to run a full marathon – which is 26.2 miles – over the course of eight weeks.
Wreck on US-82 leaves one dead
According to Texas Highway Patrol Media Representative Josue De La Cerda, the wreck involved a 2021 Chevrolet 2500 and a Mahindra 8000 tractor.
Tickets, sponsorships for Mardi Gras gala still available
Benefitting Meals on Wheels, Horizon House Transitional Shelter, and other support programs, this year will feature a traditional Cajun dinner, complimentary adult beverages, live music, and live auctions.
IT’S BACK: Paris Balloon and Music Festival set
Officials are now looking for balloon crew volunteers for both the morning balloon launches and the evening balloon glows.
Freezing precipitation ends this afternoon || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Freezing drizzle and freezing rain will be widespread this morning making for icy and hazardous travel conditions areawide.
Elks Lodge donates to Downtown Food Pantry
Paris Elks Lodge #2433 recently donated $3,000 to Downtown Food Pantry, which will provide 12,000 meals to people in need in Lamar County.
SPOTLIGHT: Scooter’s Coffee set to open in April
At the moment, the company is looking to hire about 15 people for various positions. Those interested can apply at scooterscoffee.com.
Overnight warming center to open tonight
Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, located at 3535 Lamar Avenue (across the street from Burger King) will be opening its overnight warming center beginning tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 23 until noon tomorrow.
Wintry outlook through the weekend || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
The heaviest precipitation will be tonight into Thursday when there will be significant impacts to travel.
Early voting may close due to weather || We’ll post updates on Facebook
Until a decision is made, early voting is open through Friday, Feb. 25, from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.