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Mike Graxiola
Beginnning a new chapter in life...
It became official today at 10 a.m.
May 28, 2009
Just in time for Memorial Day...
Many of the letters and correspondences that I received this past week tended to have a patriotic touch.
May 21, 2009
Making the grade at The Paris News
The Paris News is always striving to improve our product.
May 14, 2009
Liquor referendums are all about money
The winds of resistance have started sweeping over the communities.
May 07, 2009
Lots to choose from this weekend in Paris
This weekend is going to be a busy time in Paris, and here’s some of the events taking place on Saturday.
April 30, 2009
What the people were thinking back then
Due to the lack of feedback about the Paris liquor referendum on May 9, it’s becoming more apparent that residents have mellowed regarding the issue.
April 23, 2009
Have fun and support worthy causes
It’s time again for me to put on my publicity hat to tout some important fundraisers benefiting our community.
April 16, 2009
Volunteers raise funds to rebuild CIA
Shortly after Christians in Action homeless shelter was destroyed by a tragic fire on Jan.5, Jenny Wilson got to work helping to rebuild it.
April 09, 2009
Pending liquor election in Paris one to watch
I heard rumors that they’re shipping more grain to Golden, Colo., and stomping more grapes in Sonoma, Calif., in preparation of changing times in Paris.
April 02, 2009
Hospitality the key to ASA’s return to Paris
Once again Paris becomes the city of Bows and Arrows when it hosts the Archery Shooter Association Pro/AM Tournament at Love Civic Center next week.
March 26, 2009
People of Paris make it a great place to be
It’s a shame that recent publicity about race issues has put Paris in a bad light.
March 19, 2009
Baseball fans will enjoy this fine book
If you’re a baseball fan, let me highly recommend that you purchase a copy of “Baseball In The Cross Timbers” by Peter G. Pierce.
March 12, 2009
A rich Nigerian relative comes in handy
I got some great news this week by e-mail that almost sounds too good to be true.
March 05, 2009
Expectations high for Layman’s Conference
You have to give the 222 Men’s Discipleship of East Paris Baptist Church credit for being persistent when it comes to sharing the Good News.
February 26, 2009
Another busy weekend
I’m not sure why anyone would ever to say that there’s not much going in Paris.
February 19, 2009
KPB retreat hopes to reap fresh ideas
If you think “the best small town in Texas” could use a little sprucing up then plan to attend Friday’s Keep Paris Beautiful retreat.
February 12, 2009
Getting down to business
Now that there is approval for a Red River Valley Veterans Memorial, Doug Weiberg says it is time to get down to business.
February 05, 2009
A reader refutes...
I recently received a well written letter from a reader who questioned me about this past month’s month’s column “Could Paris be going wet soon?”
January 29, 2009
Speaking of being open minded
North Lamar drama students, which produced the play ‘Urinetown” last fall, should be thankful that they have an open minded school administration.
January 22, 2009
Talking about liquor sales
It looks like it won’t be long until beer and wine trucks are making their way to grocery and convenience stores in town.
January 15, 2009
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