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Opinion
PEDC recognized for workforce initiative
A lot of hard work and sweat goes into developing new programs.
May 08, 2008
A proper thanks, properly spelled
Despite a cold and windy morning at Pat Mayse Lake Saturday, the 21st Annual Uncle Jesse’s Big Bass Classic went off without a hitch.
May 07, 2008
Stop wasteful school spending now
I say enough is enough and call on the taxpayers of Lamar County to join me in sending a message to the people who operate the five school districts in this county that we will no longer continue to support duplicated services and unnecessary expansions.
May 07, 2008
Sorting out proposed property tax freeze
Let’s try to untangle some of the confusion about a proposed property tax freeze for the elderly and disabled, currently before Paris City Council.
May 06, 2008
Interested in campus consolidation
As the largest employer in the county, with approximately 1,000 people on its payroll, Paris Regional Medical Center’s impact on the community and the quality of life of the people who live here is, to say the least, inestimable.
May 05, 2008
Clifford’s mission close to accomplished
Paris City Council members have the opportunity to move this community forward by calling a November bond election to extend Collegiate Drive past the site where the new Paris High School is to be built and by freezing ad valorem taxes on residence homesteads of the elderly and disabled.
May 04, 2008
Fun springs up all over the Red River Valley
Spring kicks into high gear this weekend as area activities pop up like proverbial wildflowers. We encourage families to enjoy the wide range of offerings.
May 02, 2008
Wishing Stauter well in her new position
The Paris News would like to welcome Connie Stauter to the position of Paris coordinator of community health services.
May 01, 2008
History lovers welcome Maxey House changes
The appointment of Lynn Deal as site manager at the Sam Bell Maxey House, along with the oversight of the Texas Historical Commission, generates excitement for one of the city’s premier showplaces.
April 29, 2008
Little known program brings hope
A little known federal program brings hope to homeowners whose houses are falling down around them and symbolizes what is good about American generosity.
April 28, 2008
City’s surplus could be as easily lost
The past three years have been good for City of Paris coffers, according to a recent report by city finance director Gene Anderson.
April 27, 2008
Hugo needs to study all sides of water issue
The Hugo Municipal Authority voted last week to enter into negotiations to sell water to the City of Irving.
April 25, 2008
Take steps to ensure a healthy future
Residents of Paris and Lamar County can help the March of Dimes ensure a healthy future for all babies by taking steps in Saturday’s “March for Babies” at Culbertson Fountain at the Plaza.
April 24, 2008
Separate proposals offer voters options
Chisum Independent School District voters go to the polls May 10 to decide the fate of $10.5 million in bond proposals in three separate propositions.
April 23, 2008
Commissioners should be applauded
Lamar County Commissioners are progressing toward finalizing a county road map that will be significant for many reasons, one of them to prevent future conflicts.
April 21, 2008
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