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United Way announces new board members
The United Way of Lamar County announced today the new Board of Directors members starting their terms in January 2022.
Detroit ISD closes for the week ‘due to large number of absences’
School activities have all been canceled and the buildings will be locked to allow staff to clean.
Tax season starts Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 || Are you ready?
The IRS anticipates that most taxpayers will receive their refund within 21 days of when they file electronically, barring any issues with processing their tax return.
Cool and partly sunny || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
High temperatures will climb into the mid 50s area-wide.
REGIONAL: Texas SPCA seizes more than 80 animals from Hunt County property
The animals included 73 dogs, 11 cats, and three deceased puppies, which were transported to the SPCA of Texas’ Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center.
Chisum Middle School brings home first-place trophy from district UIL || Sponsored by Quality Care ER
On December 10, Chisum Middle School students “for the twenty-fourth year”, brought home the first-place trophy from their district UIL Academic Meet at Northeast Texas Community College.
Watch out for tax scammers || Darrin Gifford
Sadly, identity theft happens throughout the year – but some identity thieves are particularly active during tax-filing season. How can you protect yourself?
Paris Junior High student designs stamp for Paris Coffee Company || Sponsored by Quality Care ER
Students from Paris Junior High recently participated in an art contest to design a stamp for the Paris Coffee Company drink sleeves.
90-day Stop Sign Study to begin Jan. 12
After a month-long delay from the materials manufacturer, the City of Paris has received the stop signs needed for the implementation of the 90 day STOP, LOOK AND BE SAFE traffic study.
Texas reskilling and upskilling at Paris Junior College || Sponsored by Quality Care ER
With the pandemic changing the workforce, many are having to adapt to these changes. PJC President Pamela Anglin believes this is the best time to train for the career of your dreams.