Lamar County

Paris: Big bonds in town

Mark Haslett and Cooper Welch — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:48:02 +0000

Repairing water and sewer lines in Paris would cost an estimated $45 million - the kind of money available only through bonds.

TransCanada to Begin Trench Work This Week in Lamar County

Scott Harvey — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:14:32 +0000

LAMAR COUNTY - The oil company received approval from the Army Corps of Engineers this summer to construct the Gulf Coast leg of its pipeline project that begins in Cushing, Oklahoma.

First Death from West Nile Confirmed in Lamar County

Scott Harvey — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:17:55 +0000

A man from Lamar County with underlying health conditions has died from the neural-invasive strain of the West Nile virus, a health official says.

Fire Destroys Blossom Church's Family Center, Sanctuary Saved

Scott Harvey — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:51:57 +0000

BLOSSOM - The Paris News is reporting the destruction of the Family Life Center at Blossom Church of God in Lamar County. The fire broke out before noon Thursday.

Inmate convicted in Paris-area sexual assault seeks release

Scott Harvey — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:01:08 +0000

A Lamar County man is petitioning for his release from the Texas Prison System, arguing ineffective counsel during his 2009 trial.

Judge blocks pipeline from passing through local farm

Scott Harvey — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:53:44 +0000

PARIS - A Lamar County family fighting to block the TransCanada pipeline from crossing their farm finally got their wish.

Drought conditions improving for North Texas

Brad Kellar — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:25:44 +0000

The U.S. Drought Monitor for the State of Texas released its latest report Tuesday, showing that for the first time some 20 months, a swath of the region was no longer listed under drought conditions.

Expanded declaration provides more relief for Texas

Scott Harvey — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:11:08 +0000

AUSTIN - Another 74 Texas counties are now eligible for wildfire assistance as FEMA has agreed to grant the state’s repeated request to expand its major disaster declaration.

Major grant to bring more walkers, bikers

Scott Harvey — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:56:40 +0000

PARIS - Lamar County Commissioners have accepted a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant for $200,000 that will extend the Trail de Paris another three miles.

Council, commissioners agree on Highway 24 funding

Scott Harvey — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:30:00 +0000

PARIS - The Paris City Council agreed Monday to fund a portion of the right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation costs concerning the widening of State Highway 24.