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St. Paul Baptist Church surprises shoppers at Piggly Wiggly by paying for their groceries
On Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, St. Paul Baptist Church surprised shoppers at the Piggly Wiggly on Bonham Street and 7th N.W. by paying an amount towards their total or by paying their grocery bill in full.
Arborists examine damaged Water Oak tree on Paris Public Library property
An early September storm event with moderate winds and heavy rain took aim at several large trees in Paris.
Cole Sain announces candidacy for Lamar County Tax Assessor in the 2024 election
Cole Sain, a Lamar County native and seasoned law enforcement professional, proudly announces his candidacy for Lamar County Tax Assessor in the upcoming 2024 election.
Mostly sunny today with a high near 67 || Sponsored by Whitaker Towing Service
Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight clouds roll in, with a low around 47.
Dedicated bicycle lanes will connect the Trail de Paris with downtown
The project will connect downtown with the Trail de Paris portion of the NE Texas Trail near First Street SW and Hearne Avenue.
Partly sunny with a high near 62 || Sponsored by Whitaker Towing Service
Today is partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight is mostly cloudy, with a low of around 47.
Cigar of the night – Paris Smokeasy
Basically, this is Adult Trick or Treating with cigars! Every month, our private cigar club meets at Rigby’s Cigars & Lounge.
PJC holding Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 10
Paris Junior College will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10. The ceremony will begin in the DeShong Chapel.
Sunny with a high near 80 || Sponsored by Whitaker Towing Service
Today will be sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight is mostly clear, with a low around 66.
The City of Paris receives a half-million dollar grant to revitalize First Street SE
The $500,000 grant is the highest amount that can be awarded from the department’s Texas Community Development Block Grant Downtown Revitalization / Main Street Program and requires a minimum 15% match from the City.