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Local news for Paris, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

9 hrs ago | Paris Texas

City budget waits on printer

Frustration spilled over Thursday when members of the Paris City Council were again denied a look at City Manager Kevin Carruth's proposed 2008-2009 city budget.

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18 hrs ago | Paris Texas

Square Dancers allemande right into Paris

Square dancers swing into Paris this weekend for the 14th annual Chaparral Square Dance Convention.

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Yesterday | Paris Texas

Educators are regional teachers of the year

Paris Independent School District instructors Beth Dennis and Debbie Perry have been selected as the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year by Region VIII Education Service Center.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Texas, Austin Metro, Austin, TX

Thu Aug 28, 2008

Paris Texas

Be wary of old scams with new twists

When one scam gets too much attention, phishers will move on to another - as has happened in the Paris area with a scam targeting people through e-mails rather than phone calls.

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Paris Texas

Elderly often victims of thefts, scams

It's sad that most scams taking place seem to prey upon elderly. Recently I received a letter from a lady who described a bad experience that she went through while trying to help someone she thought was in ...

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly, Lamar County, TX

Wed Aug 27, 2008

Paris Texas

Plan puts PJC dorms north of Trail de Paris

The new dorms in the works at Paris Junior College will be built closer to the campus than the original plans outlined.

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Tue Aug 26, 2008

Paris Texas

RV ordinance amended

Mayor Jesse Freelen succeeded Monday night in watering down a code enforcement task force recommendation designed to keep recreational vehicles out of front-yard driveways.

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Mon Aug 25, 2008

Paris Texas

Gary Allen Huddleston

Gary Allen Huddleston, 60, of Bogata died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug.

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Related Topix: Deport, TX, Bogata, TX

Sun Aug 24, 2008

Paris Texas

Saffle joins staff at Pierson and Fendley

Pierson & Fendley Insurance is proud to announce the association of Zach Saffle with the agency.

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Related Topix: Texas A&M University, Bryan Metro, Lamar County, TX

Paris Texas

Water, sewer rates may rise

The Paris City Council will be asked Monday to increase water rates by 2 percent and sewer rates by 6 percent, raising the average monthly bill by about $2 for residents and about $2.40 for businesses.

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The Straits Times

Hollywood comes to Venice

HOLLYWOOD megastars Brad Pitt and George Clooney kick off this year's Venice film festival on Wednesday with the world premiere of the latest quirky offering from the Oscar-winning Coen brothers.

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Related Topix: Burn After Reading

Sat Aug 23, 2008

Paris Texas

Fitness facilities donate used equipment

When the wellness centers formally known as RACE and Aerofit changed to Paris Fitness & Aquatics, the new owners began to make changes in the buildings and in the equipment.

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Fri Aug 22, 2008

Paris Texas

County initiates 'no-refusal' weekend

County law enforcement have joined a growing list of Texas counties initiating a no-refusal weekend for persons suspected of driving while intoxicated.

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Related Topix: Reno, TX, Lamar County, TX

Paris Texas

Consumers must protect themselves from scams

Con games are rampant across the world, most of them aimed at residents of the United States, which has become the nation to fleece.

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Related Topix: Lamar County, TX

Paris Texas

Weather lookout: Rain continues

Rain, rain and the possibility of more rain. That's the forecast coming from the National Weather Service in Fort Worth through the remainder of this week and into next.

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Related Topix: Weather

Thu Aug 21, 2008

Paris Texas

Scam rips off residents

Scammers who ripped off several Lamar County bank customers last week have changed their tactics and are bombarding local residents with e-mails phishing for their banking information.

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The Chagrin Herald Sun

Strong box robbery reported on West 19th Street

West Side Sun News SECOND DISTRICT ROBBERY, WEST 19TH STREET: Police are looking for a black man about 20 years old, 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds who robbed someone of a strong box containing $96 cash.

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Wed Aug 20, 2008

Paris Texas

Task force wraps up a year of work

In its final meeting, wrapping up a year of work, the city's code enforcement task force on Tuesday put the final touches on new ordinances addressing large animals across the city and substandard structures in ...

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Paris Texas

Task force to meet today

Its 12-month workload almost complete, the city's code enforcement task force will meet at 5 p.m. today in city council chambers, 107 E. Kaufman St.

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Tue Aug 19, 2008

Paris Texas

PRMC recognized nationally

Paris Regional Medical Center has been named one of the nation's performance improvement leaders by Thomson Reuters, one of the world's leading sources of information for businesses and professionals.

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Related Topix: Women's Health, Medicare

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Paris, Texas is located in Lamar County. Zip codes in Paris, TX include 75460, 75462, and 75461.

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