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Thursday Jul 2 | Paris Texas

Mayor discusses possible council water action

Now that a citizens committee has concluded water is available to sell to Irving, the next step is to prepare residents for an anticipated November election, Mayor Jesse Freelen said.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Paris Texas

PISD: Budget shortfall, lower student numbers

A more than a $1 million budget shortfall expected for the coming school year caused by both state funding mechanisms and the loss of 200 students during the past two years prompted impromptu discussion by Paris Independent School District trustees at a Monday meeting.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Paris Texas

Lamar County sales tax revenue over state avg

The City of Paris and Lamar County as a whole continue to outpace state averages in sales tax revenue as other parts of Texas show declining sales, according to a report issued Friday by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

Paris Texas

Charles Douglas Walker

Charles Douglas Walker, 76, of Roxton passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, at his residence.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

Paris Texas

Scholarships equate to good schools

If the amount and type of college scholarships received year after year by Lamar County high school graduates is any indication, there's no lacking in the quality of education offered by the county's five school districts.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

Paris Texas

Bad publicity could affect Paris industry

About 16 years ago, a major industry located here in Paris closed its doors. UARCO Inc.

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Tue Jun 09, 2009

Paris Texas

LC Commissioners receive proposed budget

Lamar County Auditor Kevin Parsons presented the 2009-2010 fiscal year budget calendar to the commissioners court Monday, calling for a preliminary budget to be completed by July 13.

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Thu Jun 04, 2009

Paris Texas

Graduates prepare for commencement

Amber Lynn Dillard is valedictorian and Charles Wesley Duke salutatorian of the 2009 Roxton High School graduating class.

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Tue Jun 02, 2009

Paris Texas

Think long and hard before drinking, driving

The Paris News congratulates all area high school graduates for years of hard work, dedication and perseverance in pursuit of a solid education.

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Thu May 28, 2009

Paris Texas

Albert A. "Tootie" Anderson

Albert A. 'Tootie' Anderson, 89, of Roxton passed away Monday, May 25, 2009, in Paris Regional Medical Center.

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Tue May 26, 2009

Paris Texas

Schools in limbo

School district administrators remain in school finance limbo today with a mere six days left in the 81st Texas Legislature.

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Fri May 22, 2009

Paris Texas

Budget shortfall puts bite on residents

Recent wet weather and budget problems preventing spraying to control insects have combined to allow mosquitoes to breed unchecked in Paris.

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Mon May 18, 2009

Paris Texas

New agent has big plans for local 4-H'ers

Matt Preston is determined to get the 4-H program in Lamar County up and running.

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Sun May 10, 2009

Paris Texas

Shawn A. 'Tank' Edwards

Shawn A. 'Tank' Edwards, 40, of Roxton went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in Paris.

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Fri May 08, 2009

Paris Texas

Trustee elections slated for Saturday

Voters go to the polls Saturday to elect school trustees to serve on boards in most of the area's school districts while other boards have declared winners and cancelled elections due to a lack of competition for unpaid positions.

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Wed May 06, 2009

Paris Texas

Schools reinstate field trips

School districts are reassessing field trip policies following a recommendation by Texas Education Agency late Tuesday that schools that had closed campuses reopen.

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Tue Apr 21, 2009

Paris Texas

Mutt Strutt accents Hawg Waller

Roxton's 8th Annual Hawg Waller Festival, subtitled 'a day of fun for the entire family,' takes place Saturday, May 2, on the Roxton Independent School District campus.

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Sun Apr 19, 2009

Paris Texas

2009 LCJLS sale sets a new record

Buyers broke another record, shelling out $209,360 for the show's top market animals, up more than $9,000 from 2008.

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Mon Apr 13, 2009

Paris Texas

Robert Junior Armstrong

Robert Junior Armstrong, 85, of Brookston passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

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Sat Apr 11, 2009

Paris Texas

James R. Hickson

James R. Hickson, 53, of Paris died Sunday, April 5, 2009. Graveside services are set for 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Rockyford Cemetery in Roxton under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

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