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Roxton prepares for 'Saturday Night'

The City of Roxton is preparing for the annual nostalgic 'Roxton Saturday Night' celebration sponsored by the Roxton Community Development Committee.

Construction near PHS affects student traffic

Motorists heading to the new Paris High School on Tuesday need to take Loop 286 rather than Collegiate Drive.

With a clean slate

Long time Paris Junior College art instructor and Fine Arts Division Chair Cathie Tyler is moving on after inspiring young artists and promoting the arts in Paris for the past 31 years.

PISD students back to school

Paris Independent School District Superintendent Paul Trull gives three reasons for the $53.8 million and counting expenditure on a New Paris High School and for the renovations at the district's other campuses - 'for the kids; for the kids; and it's all about the kids.' Students now have state-of-the-art facilities with the most modern technology ...

City offices to close for Labor Day

All city of Paris offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, except non-business offices - police, fire and EMS, which will work a normal schedule.

New CEO but a hiccup in the hospital's health

Last week, the chief executive officer of Paris Regional Medical Center, Chris Dux, announced his plans to leave his position at the county's only hospital and turn his attention to other, non-medical, business ventures.

Renee Anderson Edwards Smith

Renee Anderson Edwards Smith, 73, of Paris died Friday Sept. 3, 2010, in Paris Regional Medical Center.

United Way funds help those on a local level

There is no better way to support local charitable efforts than by giving to the United Way of Lamar County.

Social Security in Paris to get new office

The new Social Security Administration office at 2805 Pine Mill Road will be ready for occupancy by mid October, according to Amy Green, region manager.

Featured Event: Screening of Grand Paris Texas at the Paramount

Grand Paris Texas, a film by Austin based artists Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler, is being screened on Thursday, September 9 at the Paramount Theatre.

Dancers square up for annual convention

Lively music, colorful costumes and some fancy footwork will fill the Love Civic Center this weekend.

Rotary Club of Paris to host art auction

An art exhibition and auction is a new addition to the Rotary Club of Paris' annual wine tasting fundraiser designed to benefit Rotary International's world-wide program to eradicate polio.

Realizing the potential of downtown Paris

The effort to restore downtown took a big step forward through the Paris Main Street program.

Commercial repairs make up bulk of permits

The city of Paris issued 53 building permits in August for a total of $792,520. Of those, $732,866 were for nine commercial repair permits.

French Farce Provides Consistent Laughs At TCT

By STEWART SMITH Entertainment Editor The laughs come quickly and consistently in the Tyler Civic Theatre's latest production of the French farce "Don't Dress for Dinner." Opening tonight in the Braithwaite Theater, "Dinner" the two-act play takes place in a small French farmhouse outside Paris, where Bernard is eagerly awaiting the weekend ...

Redneck Tenors at DCA

They may not have good looks or half a brain, but Three Redneck Tenors have powerful, operatic voices that can belt out the tunes and make it look easy - right alongside their pet pig.

Kiwanian flags to fly through Sept. 11

More than 800 American flags will fly in front of businesses and homes in the Paris area from Labor Day through Patriots Day on 9/11 thanks to The Kiwanis Club of Paris.

Students leading the way to acceptance

Wow. What an insight viewers of 'If You Really Knew Me' gained Tuesday from the MTV special featuring Paris High School students.

Cooper gets grant to upgrade city park

The city of Cooper received $75,000 this week for the Cooper City Park through the Local Park Grant Program of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, according to state Rep.

Paris, Reno PD on patrol over holiday weekend

Paris Police Department officers will be paying special attention throughout the Labor Day weekend to motor vehicle violations that may indicate impaired driving.