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Opening day for teal hunting season starts Saturday
Opening day for the teal hunting season arrives this Saturday, Sept. 10 and Texas hunters will have multiple opportunities to harvest birds thanks to improved conditions from recent storms.
Great football weather tonight || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
The skies should be mostly clear with a light southeast wind around 5-10 mph.
Paris EMS offers T-shirts to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Shirts are available in both long sleeve and short sleeve at $14.45 and $11.45, respectively.
Red River Valley Fair to start Sept. 28
The Red River Valley Fair, a tradition serving Lamar County, will be held at the Lamar County Fairgrounds, 570 E. Center St. from Sept. 28 through Oct. 1.
Weekly freshwater fishing reports || Sept. 8, 2022
Zebra Mussel Alert: To prevent the spread of zebra mussels, the law requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters. Get details.
8th Annual Hugo Pumpkin Festival opens Sept. 29
Participants will be provided the opportunity to experience and enjoy the beautiful outdoor fall weather and lots of featured fun attractions including the Pumpkin Patch, Hay Ride on the Reserve with the Asian Elephants, Pumpkin Bounce House, Hay Mountain, Barrel Train, Super Slide, Giant Jump Pad, Zip Line, Inflatable Obstacle Course, and much more all at a general admission price of $10 per person.
Sunny and cooler today || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Highs will be slightly cooler today compared to previous days. A few isolated showers will be possible across East and portions of Central Texas.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs to offer abortions in Texas under certain circumstances
Officials said that in providing these abortions, the VA is providing “access to medically necessary abortions” which is “essential for preserving the life and health of Veterans and VA beneficiaries.”
Afternoon scattered showers || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
Although severe weather is not expected, a few strong storms will be possible with lightning and gusty winds the main threat.
Gas prices continue to drop in Texas
Although it has dropped to around $3.18 at most stations in Paris, we still have a lot of room to drop as gas prices for unleaded gas were at $2.88 this time last year.