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Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win; Jewell Loyd hits 3 at buzzer, Storm beat Wings 105-102 in OT; Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays FRONT PAGE | THEPARISNEWS.COM 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-Out comes to Paris. Apr 25, 2021. Organized by the Archery Shooters Association, the Easton Southwest Shoot-Out was expected to draw thousands of archers to an event offering up to $100,000 in available prize money. The top prize was $200,000. “It’s just an opportunity for people to spend quality

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OBITUARIES | THEPARISNEWS.COM C.L. Smith, 77, of Powderly passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Powderly, Texas. Burial followed in Long Cemetery. Family received friends at 6

p.m. on Friday at .

EEDITION | THEPARISNEWS.COM As state lawmakers in Austin wrap up the latest legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threatened to withhold their pay by vetoing a line item in the state’s budget because a Democratic walkout killed his priority elections bill. SPORTS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Paris, Cooper golf shine at state. Updated May 20, 2021. A pair of Red River Valley schools — the Paris Wildcats and the Cooper Bulldogs — competed at the state tournament against the very best competition in Texas. And both teams made their schools proud, as the Wildcats finished fifth and the Bulldogs placed seventh.

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military MAP OF THE PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIR Map of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Jan 28, 2014. Jan 28, 2014 Updated Sep 3, 2020. 0. The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir

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PARIS COUNCIL CHOOSES PAULA PORTUGAL AS MAYOR; HUGHES AS Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Mary Madewell is a staff writer for The Paris News. She can be reached at 903-785-6976 or at mary.madewell@theparisnews.com.

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Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win; Jewell Loyd hits 3 at buzzer, Storm beat Wings 105-102 in OT; Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays FRONT PAGE | THEPARISNEWS.COM 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-Out comes to Paris. Apr 25, 2021. Organized by the Archery Shooters Association, the Easton Southwest Shoot-Out was expected to draw thousands of archers to an event offering up to $100,000 in available prize money. The top prize was $200,000. “It’s just an opportunity for people to spend quality

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OBITUARIES | THEPARISNEWS.COM C.L. Smith, 77, of Powderly passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Powderly, Texas. Burial followed in Long Cemetery. Family received friends at 6

p.m. on Friday at .

EEDITION | THEPARISNEWS.COM As state lawmakers in Austin wrap up the latest legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threatened to withhold their pay by vetoing a line item in the state’s budget because a Democratic walkout killed his priority elections bill. SPORTS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Paris, Cooper golf shine at state. Updated May 20, 2021. A pair of Red River Valley schools — the Paris Wildcats and the Cooper Bulldogs — competed at the state tournament against the very best competition in Texas. And both teams made their schools proud, as the Wildcats finished fifth and the Bulldogs placed seventh.

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military MAP OF THE PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIR Map of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Jan 28, 2014. Jan 28, 2014 Updated Sep 3, 2020. 0. The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir

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PARIS COUNCIL CHOOSES PAULA PORTUGAL AS MAYOR; HUGHES AS Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Mary Madewell is a staff writer for The Paris News. She can be reached at 903-785-6976 or at mary.madewell@theparisnews.com. TEXAS OFFERS ENERGY STAR TAX HOLIDAY MAY 29-31 May 29 through 31 is the annual Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday weekend. During this period, consumers can buy many home appliances with no sales tax applied. The following Energy Star appliances are included in the program: air conditioner, the NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Feds: Ex-FBI agent defraud woman with 'secret probation'. DALLAS (AP) — A former FBI agent has been charged with fraud for allegedly conning a Texas woman out $800,000 by convincing her for years that she was on “secret probation.”. The retired agent at one point told the woman he'd have her probation lifted after she married him PAGE A01 | THE PARIS NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM 9 hours ago · The best bang for your buck! This option enables you to purchase online 24/7 access and receive the Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday print edition at no additional cost * Print edition only available in our carrier delivery area. Allow up to 72 hours for delivery of your print edition to begin. PARIS EMS REPORT FOR JUNE 8, 2021 6 hours ago · Paris, TX (75460) Today. Sun and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. F1 RACE IN SINGAPORE CANCELED OVER PANDEMIC CONCERNS SINGAPORE (AP) — Formula One on Friday canceled the Singapore Grand Prix for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic. The street course race in Singapore under floodlights had been scheduled for Oct. 3. Singapore has largely relied on POLICE BRIEFS: POLICE JAIL MAN ON FELONY WARRANT 1 day ago · Paris police arrested Ronnie Ray Blake Jr., 44, of Paris, in the 700 block of Graham Street at 9:45 p.m. Friday. Blake was known to have an outstanding felony probation violation warrant on a driving while intoxicated – 3rd or more conviction. Blake was later placed in the Lamar County Jail UNITED WAY TO HOST ANNUAL DAY OF ACTION 6 hours ago · The United Way of Lamar County will host its annual Day of Action on June 19. This year, volunteers will meet at the UWLC office, 2340 Lamar Ave., at 8 a.m. Groups will be assigned a location to help clean garden beds, trim brushes and other simple outdoor yard work. The United Way’s Day of FINANCIAL COMMENTARY: FINANCIAL TIPS FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours, you don’t have to count “vacation days” and you’ll never worry about getting downsized. On the other hand, you’re truly on your own — there’s no employer-sponsored retirement plan and no benefits package. So, if LETTER: WHO WOULD INVESTIGATE JAN. 6? If you are currently a print subscriber but don't have an online account, select this option. You will need to use your 7 digit subscriber account number (with leading zeros) and your last name (in UPPERCASE). Choose this option to purchase access to the online edition of The Paris News. Get NORTH LAMAR GRADUATION 9 hours ago · Before a packed gymnasium and an overflow crowd in the auditorium, 167 North Lamar High School graduates completed a chapter in their lives and moved on to new challenges Saturday night amid a sea of blue and gold. CHOCTAW CASINO-GRANT OPENS RENOVATED VENUE GRANT, Okla. — Choctaw Casino & Resort has announced the opening of its newly remodeled entertainment venue: Stage 271, formerly known as the Grant Event Center. Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant on U.S. Highway 271 north of Paris makes

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Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win; Jewell Loyd hits 3 at buzzer, Storm beat Wings 105-102 in OT; Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays FRONT PAGE | THEPARISNEWS.COM 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-Out comes to Paris. Apr 25, 2021. Organized by the Archery Shooters Association, the Easton Southwest Shoot-Out was expected to draw thousands of archers to an event offering up to $100,000 in available prize money. The top prize was $200,000. “It’s just an opportunity for people to spend quality

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NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Feds: Ex-FBI agent defraud woman with 'secret probation'. DALLAS (AP) — A former FBI agent has been charged with fraud for allegedly conning a Texas woman out $800,000 by convincing her for years that she was on “secret probation.”. The retired agent at one point told the woman he'd have her probation lifted after she married him OBITUARIES | THEPARISNEWS.COM C.L. Smith, 77, of Powderly passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Powderly, Texas. Burial followed in Long Cemetery. Family received friends at 6

p.m. on Friday at .

SPORTS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Paris, Cooper golf shine at state. Updated May 20, 2021. A pair of Red River Valley schools — the Paris Wildcats and the Cooper Bulldogs — competed at the state tournament against the very best competition in Texas. And both teams made their schools proud, as the Wildcats finished fifth and the Bulldogs placed seventh. EEDITION | THEPARISNEWS.COM As state lawmakers in Austin wrap up the latest legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threatened to withhold their pay by vetoing a line item in the state’s budget because a Democratic walkout killed his priority elections bill.

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military

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Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win; Jewell Loyd hits 3 at buzzer, Storm beat Wings 105-102 in OT; Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays FRONT PAGE | THEPARISNEWS.COM 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-Out comes to Paris. Apr 25, 2021. Organized by the Archery Shooters Association, the Easton Southwest Shoot-Out was expected to draw thousands of archers to an event offering up to $100,000 in available prize money. The top prize was $200,000. “It’s just an opportunity for people to spend quality

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OBITUARIES | THEPARISNEWS.COM C.L. Smith, 77, of Powderly passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Powderly, Texas. Burial followed in Long Cemetery. Family received friends at 6

p.m. on Friday at .

EEDITION | THEPARISNEWS.COM As state lawmakers in Austin wrap up the latest legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threatened to withhold their pay by vetoing a line item in the state’s budget because a Democratic walkout killed his priority elections bill. SPORTS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Paris, Cooper golf shine at state. Updated May 20, 2021. A pair of Red River Valley schools — the Paris Wildcats and the Cooper Bulldogs — competed at the state tournament against the very best competition in Texas. And both teams made their schools proud, as the Wildcats finished fifth and the Bulldogs placed seventh.

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military MAP OF THE PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIR Map of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Jan 28, 2014. Jan 28, 2014 Updated Sep 3, 2020. 0. The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir

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PARIS COUNCIL CHOOSES PAULA PORTUGAL AS MAYOR; HUGHES AS Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Mary Madewell is a staff writer for The Paris News. She can be reached at 903-785-6976 or at mary.madewell@theparisnews.com. NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Feds: Ex-FBI agent defraud woman with 'secret probation'. DALLAS (AP) — A former FBI agent has been charged with fraud for allegedly conning a Texas woman out $800,000 by convincing her for years that she was on “secret probation.”. The retired agent at one point told the woman he'd have her probation lifted after she married him PAGE A01 | THE PARIS NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM 9 hours ago · The best bang for your buck! This option enables you to purchase online 24/7 access and receive the Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday print edition at no additional cost * Print edition only available in our carrier delivery area. Allow up to 72 hours for delivery of your print edition to begin. PARIS EMS REPORT FOR JUNE 8, 2021 6 hours ago · Paris, TX (75460) Today. Sun and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. F1 RACE IN SINGAPORE CANCELED OVER PANDEMIC CONCERNS SINGAPORE (AP) — Formula One on Friday canceled the Singapore Grand Prix for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic. The street course race in Singapore under floodlights had been scheduled for Oct. 3. Singapore has largely relied on POLICE BRIEFS: POLICE JAIL MAN ON FELONY WARRANT 1 day ago · Paris police arrested Ronnie Ray Blake Jr., 44, of Paris, in the 700 block of Graham Street at 9:45 p.m. Friday. Blake was known to have an outstanding felony probation violation warrant on a driving while intoxicated – 3rd or more conviction. Blake was later placed in the Lamar County Jail UNITED WAY TO HOST ANNUAL DAY OF ACTION 6 hours ago · The United Way of Lamar County will host its annual Day of Action on June 19. This year, volunteers will meet at the UWLC office, 2340 Lamar Ave., at 8 a.m. Groups will be assigned a location to help clean garden beds, trim brushes and other simple outdoor yard work. The United Way’s Day of FINANCIAL COMMENTARY: FINANCIAL TIPS FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours, you don’t have to count “vacation days” and you’ll never worry about getting downsized. On the other hand, you’re truly on your own — there’s no employer-sponsored retirement plan and no benefits package. So, if LETTER: WHO WOULD INVESTIGATE JAN. 6? If you are currently a print subscriber but don't have an online account, select this option. You will need to use your 7 digit subscriber account number (with leading zeros) and your last name (in UPPERCASE). Choose this option to purchase access to the online edition of The Paris News. Get CHOCTAW CASINO-GRANT OPENS RENOVATED VENUE GRANT, Okla. — Choctaw Casino & Resort has announced the opening of its newly remodeled entertainment venue: Stage 271, formerly known as the Grant Event Center. Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant on U.S. Highway 271 north of Paris makes NORTH LAMAR GRADUATION 9 hours ago · Before a packed gymnasium and an overflow crowd in the auditorium, 167 North Lamar High School graduates completed a chapter in their lives and moved on to new challenges Saturday night amid a sea of blue and gold.

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Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win; Jewell Loyd hits 3 at buzzer, Storm beat Wings 105-102 in OT; Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays FRONT PAGE | THEPARISNEWS.COM 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-Out comes to Paris. Apr 25, 2021. Organized by the Archery Shooters Association, the Easton Southwest Shoot-Out was expected to draw thousands of archers to an event offering up to $100,000 in available prize money. The top prize was $200,000. “It’s just an opportunity for people to spend quality

time

OBITUARIES | THEPARISNEWS.COM C.L. Smith, 77, of Powderly passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Powderly, Texas. Burial followed in Long Cemetery. Family received friends at 6

p.m. on Friday at .

EEDITION | THEPARISNEWS.COM As state lawmakers in Austin wrap up the latest legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threatened to withhold their pay by vetoing a line item in the state’s budget because a Democratic walkout killed his priority elections bill. SPORTS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Paris, Cooper golf shine at state. Updated May 20, 2021. A pair of Red River Valley schools — the Paris Wildcats and the Cooper Bulldogs — competed at the state tournament against the very best competition in Texas. And both teams made their schools proud, as the Wildcats finished fifth and the Bulldogs placed seventh.

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military MAP OF THE PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIR Map of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Jan 28, 2014. Jan 28, 2014 Updated Sep 3, 2020. 0. The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir

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PARIS COUNCIL CHOOSES PAULA PORTUGAL AS MAYOR; HUGHES AS Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Mary Madewell is a staff writer for The Paris News. She can be reached at 903-785-6976 or at mary.madewell@theparisnews.com.

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Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win; Jewell Loyd hits 3 at buzzer, Storm beat Wings 105-102 in OT; Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays FRONT PAGE | THEPARISNEWS.COM 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-Out comes to Paris. Apr 25, 2021. Organized by the Archery Shooters Association, the Easton Southwest Shoot-Out was expected to draw thousands of archers to an event offering up to $100,000 in available prize money. The top prize was $200,000. “It’s just an opportunity for people to spend quality

time

NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Feds: Ex-FBI agent defraud woman with 'secret probation'. DALLAS (AP) — A former FBI agent has been charged with fraud for allegedly conning a Texas woman out $800,000 by convincing her for years that she was on “secret probation.”. The retired agent at one point told the woman he'd have her probation lifted after she married him OBITUARIES | THEPARISNEWS.COM C.L. Smith, 77, of Powderly passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Powderly, Texas. Burial followed in Long Cemetery. Family received friends at 6

p.m. on Friday at .

SPORTS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Paris, Cooper golf shine at state. Updated May 20, 2021. A pair of Red River Valley schools — the Paris Wildcats and the Cooper Bulldogs — competed at the state tournament against the very best competition in Texas. And both teams made their schools proud, as the Wildcats finished fifth and the Bulldogs placed seventh. EEDITION | THEPARISNEWS.COM As state lawmakers in Austin wrap up the latest legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threatened to withhold their pay by vetoing a line item in the state’s budget because a Democratic walkout killed his priority elections bill.

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Feds: Ex-FBI agent defraud woman with 'secret probation'. DALLAS (AP) — A former FBI agent has been charged with fraud for allegedly conning a Texas woman out $800,000 by convincing her for years that she was on “secret probation.”. The retired agent at one point told the woman he'd have her probation lifted after she married him POLICE BRIEFS: POLICE JAIL MAN ON FELONY WARRANT 1 day ago · Paris police arrested Ronnie Ray Blake Jr., 44, of Paris, in the 700 block of Graham Street at 9:45 p.m. Friday. Blake was known to have an outstanding felony probation violation warrant on a driving while intoxicated – 3rd or more conviction. Blake was later placed in the Lamar County Jail LETTER: WHO WOULD INVESTIGATE JAN. 6? If you are currently a print subscriber but don't have an online account, select this option. You will need to use your 7 digit subscriber account number (with leading zeros) and your last name (in UPPERCASE). Choose this option to purchase access to the online edition of The Paris News. Get FINANCIAL COMMENTARY: FINANCIAL TIPS FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours, you don’t have to count “vacation days” and you’ll never worry about getting downsized. On the other hand, you’re truly on your own — there’s no employer-sponsored retirement plan and no benefits package. So, if CHOCTAW CASINO-GRANT OPENS RENOVATED VENUE GRANT, Okla. — Choctaw Casino & Resort has announced the opening of its newly remodeled entertainment venue: Stage 271, formerly known as the Grant Event Center. Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant on U.S. Highway 271 north of Paris makes

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military

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De'Marion Sampson, 14, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Peaceful Rest Funeral Home Chapel, 1011 W. Dallas Avenue, Cooper, Texas. Funeral Service will be on Sunday, June

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GAME WARDEN: BLACK BEAR LIKELY LOOKING FOR NEW HOME Bryan Callihan, long-time Texas Parks & Wildlife game warden for Lamar County, said he had seen the image Moree’s camera took and confirmed the animal is a black bear, most likely an ursus americanus, and probably a young male looking to establish its own home range after being displaced by its mother in the wake of the birth of new cubs. COUNTRY THEATER TO FEATURE LESLIE SATCHER Nashville singer/songwriter Leslie Satcher returns home to a sell out audience at the second quarter Charity Country Dinner Theater at 6:30 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church, 780 20th St. NE. “I am so excited to be coming home and playing this event,” Satcher said earlier this week. “I ROBERT OWIN ZIMMERMAN Robert Owin Zimmerman. Dr. Robert Owin Zimmerman, 59, of Paris, Texas went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2021 at home with his loving wife, Robyn by his bedside. Robert was born on Nov. 8, 1962 in Artesia, New Mexico, to George and Patria Cole Zimmerman. Robert lived and worked in the Paris area most of his life.

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Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win; Jewell Loyd hits 3 at buzzer, Storm beat Wings 105-102 in OT; Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays FRONT PAGE | THEPARISNEWS.COM 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-Out comes to Paris. Apr 25, 2021. Organized by the Archery Shooters Association, the Easton Southwest Shoot-Out was expected to draw thousands of archers to an event offering up to $100,000 in available prize money. The top prize was $200,000. “It’s just an opportunity for people to spend quality

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OBITUARIES | THEPARISNEWS.COM C.L. Smith, 77, of Powderly passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Powderly, Texas. Burial followed in Long Cemetery. Family received friends at 6

p.m. on Friday at .

EEDITION | THEPARISNEWS.COM As state lawmakers in Austin wrap up the latest legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threatened to withhold their pay by vetoing a line item in the state’s budget because a Democratic walkout killed his priority elections bill. SPORTS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Paris, Cooper golf shine at state. Updated May 20, 2021. A pair of Red River Valley schools — the Paris Wildcats and the Cooper Bulldogs — competed at the state tournament against the very best competition in Texas. And both teams made their schools proud, as the Wildcats finished fifth and the Bulldogs placed seventh.

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military MAP OF THE PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIRMAP PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIRMARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIR Map of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Jan 28, 2014. Jan 28, 2014 Updated Sep 3, 2020. 0. The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir

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PARIS COUNCIL CHOOSES PAULA PORTUGAL AS MAYOR; HUGHES AS Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Mary Madewell is a staff writer for The Paris News. She can be reached at 903-785-6976 or at mary.madewell@theparisnews.com.

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Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win; Jewell Loyd hits 3 at buzzer, Storm beat Wings 105-102 in OT; Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays FRONT PAGE | THEPARISNEWS.COM 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-Out comes to Paris. Apr 25, 2021. Organized by the Archery Shooters Association, the Easton Southwest Shoot-Out was expected to draw thousands of archers to an event offering up to $100,000 in available prize money. The top prize was $200,000. “It’s just an opportunity for people to spend quality

time

OBITUARIES | THEPARISNEWS.COM C.L. Smith, 77, of Powderly passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Powderly, Texas. Burial followed in Long Cemetery. Family received friends at 6

p.m. on Friday at .

EEDITION | THEPARISNEWS.COM As state lawmakers in Austin wrap up the latest legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threatened to withhold their pay by vetoing a line item in the state’s budget because a Democratic walkout killed his priority elections bill. SPORTS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Paris, Cooper golf shine at state. Updated May 20, 2021. A pair of Red River Valley schools — the Paris Wildcats and the Cooper Bulldogs — competed at the state tournament against the very best competition in Texas. And both teams made their schools proud, as the Wildcats finished fifth and the Bulldogs placed seventh.

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military MAP OF THE PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIRMAP PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIRMARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIR Map of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Jan 28, 2014. Jan 28, 2014 Updated Sep 3, 2020. 0. The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir

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PARIS COUNCIL CHOOSES PAULA PORTUGAL AS MAYOR; HUGHES AS Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Mary Madewell is a staff writer for The Paris News. She can be reached at 903-785-6976 or at mary.madewell@theparisnews.com. NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Feds: Ex-FBI agent defraud woman with 'secret probation'. DALLAS (AP) — A former FBI agent has been charged with fraud for allegedly conning a Texas woman out $800,000 by convincing her for years that she was on “secret probation.”. The retired agent at one point told the woman he'd have her probation lifted after she married him PAGE A01 | THE PARIS NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM The best bang for your buck! This option enables you to purchase online 24/7 access and receive the Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday print edition at no additional cost * Print edition only available in our carrier delivery area. Allow up to 72 hours for delivery of your print

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DEATH NOTICES FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021 23 hours ago · Linda Lee Ritchie, 73, of Paris, died on Monday, June 7, 2021; Bright-Holland Funeral Home. LETTER: WHO WOULD INVESTIGATE JAN. 6? If you are currently a print subscriber but don't have an online account, select this option. You will need to use your 7 digit subscriber account number (with leading zeros) and your last name (in UPPERCASE). Choose this option to purchase access to the online edition of The Paris News. Get POLICE BRIEFS: POLICE JAIL MAN ON FELONY WARRANT 1 day ago · Paris police arrested Ronnie Ray Blake Jr., 44, of Paris, in the 700 block of Graham Street at 9:45 p.m. Friday. Blake was known to have an outstanding felony probation violation warrant on a driving while intoxicated – 3rd or more conviction. Blake was later placed in the Lamar County Jail CHOCTAW CASINO-GRANT OPENS RENOVATED VENUE GRANT, Okla. — Choctaw Casino & Resort has announced the opening of its newly remodeled entertainment venue: Stage 271, formerly known as the Grant Event Center. Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant on U.S. Highway 271 north of Paris makes

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De'Marion Sampson, 14, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Peaceful Rest Funeral Home Chapel, 1011 W. Dallas Avenue, Cooper, Texas. Funeral Service will be on Sunday, June

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COUNTRY THEATER TO FEATURE LESLIE SATCHER Nashville singer/songwriter Leslie Satcher returns home to a sell out audience at the second quarter Charity Country Dinner Theater at 6:30 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church, 780 20th St. NE. “I am so excited to be coming home and playing this event,” Satcher said earlier this week. “I GAME WARDEN: BLACK BEAR LIKELY LOOKING FOR NEW HOME Bryan Callihan, long-time Texas Parks & Wildlife game warden for Lamar County, said he had seen the image Moree’s camera took and confirmed the animal is a black bear, most likely an ursus americanus, and probably a young male looking to establish its own home range after being displaced by its mother in the wake of the birth of new cubs. ROBERT OWIN ZIMMERMAN Robert Owin Zimmerman. Dr. Robert Owin Zimmerman, 59, of Paris, Texas went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2021 at home with his loving wife, Robyn by his bedside. Robert was born on Nov. 8, 1962 in Artesia, New Mexico, to George and Patria Cole Zimmerman. Robert lived and worked in the Paris area most of his life.

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Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win; Jewell Loyd hits 3 at buzzer, Storm beat Wings 105-102 in OT; Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays FRONT PAGE | THEPARISNEWS.COM 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-Out comes to Paris. Apr 25, 2021. Organized by the Archery Shooters Association, the Easton Southwest Shoot-Out was expected to draw thousands of archers to an event offering up to $100,000 in available prize money. The top prize was $200,000. “It’s just an opportunity for people to spend quality

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OBITUARIES | THEPARISNEWS.COM C.L. Smith, 77, of Powderly passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Powderly, Texas. Burial followed in Long Cemetery. Family received friends at 6

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EEDITION | THEPARISNEWS.COM As state lawmakers in Austin wrap up the latest legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threatened to withhold their pay by vetoing a line item in the state’s budget because a Democratic walkout killed his priority elections bill. SPORTS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Paris, Cooper golf shine at state. Updated May 20, 2021. A pair of Red River Valley schools — the Paris Wildcats and the Cooper Bulldogs — competed at the state tournament against the very best competition in Texas. And both teams made their schools proud, as the Wildcats finished fifth and the Bulldogs placed seventh.

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military MAP OF THE PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIRMAP PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIRMARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIR Map of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Jan 28, 2014. Jan 28, 2014 Updated Sep 3, 2020. 0. The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir

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PARIS COUNCIL CHOOSES PAULA PORTUGAL AS MAYOR; HUGHES AS Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Mary Madewell is a staff writer for The Paris News. She can be reached at 903-785-6976 or at mary.madewell@theparisnews.com.

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Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win; Jewell Loyd hits 3 at buzzer, Storm beat Wings 105-102 in OT; Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays FRONT PAGE | THEPARISNEWS.COM 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-Out comes to Paris. Apr 25, 2021. Organized by the Archery Shooters Association, the Easton Southwest Shoot-Out was expected to draw thousands of archers to an event offering up to $100,000 in available prize money. The top prize was $200,000. “It’s just an opportunity for people to spend quality

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OBITUARIES | THEPARISNEWS.COM C.L. Smith, 77, of Powderly passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Powderly, Texas. Burial followed in Long Cemetery. Family received friends at 6

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EEDITION | THEPARISNEWS.COM As state lawmakers in Austin wrap up the latest legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threatened to withhold their pay by vetoing a line item in the state’s budget because a Democratic walkout killed his priority elections bill. SPORTS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Paris, Cooper golf shine at state. Updated May 20, 2021. A pair of Red River Valley schools — the Paris Wildcats and the Cooper Bulldogs — competed at the state tournament against the very best competition in Texas. And both teams made their schools proud, as the Wildcats finished fifth and the Bulldogs placed seventh.

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Pygny Billy Goat 2yr old male, very tiny. 903-715-6218 DEATH NOTICES FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021 14 hours ago · Linda Lee Ritchie, 73, of Paris, died on Monday, June 7, 2021; Bright-Holland Funeral Home.

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Lloyd David Willard, 86, of Blossom, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, with Bro. Brad Michael, Pastor Justin Golden and Mike Ford officiating. Burial, with military MAP OF THE PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIRMAP PROPOSED MARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIRMARVIN NICHOLS RESERVOIR Map of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Jan 28, 2014. Jan 28, 2014 Updated Sep 3, 2020. 0. The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir

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PARIS COUNCIL CHOOSES PAULA PORTUGAL AS MAYOR; HUGHES AS Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Paris City Council unanimously elected Paula Portugal mayor and Reginald Hughes mayor pro tem. Mary Madewell is a staff writer for The Paris News. She can be reached at 903-785-6976 or at mary.madewell@theparisnews.com. NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM Feds: Ex-FBI agent defraud woman with 'secret probation'. DALLAS (AP) — A former FBI agent has been charged with fraud for allegedly conning a Texas woman out $800,000 by convincing her for years that she was on “secret probation.”. The retired agent at one point told the woman he'd have her probation lifted after she married him PAGE A01 | THE PARIS NEWS | THEPARISNEWS.COM The best bang for your buck! This option enables you to purchase online 24/7 access and receive the Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday print edition at no additional cost * Print edition only available in our carrier delivery area. Allow up to 72 hours for delivery of your print

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POLICE BRIEFS: POLICE JAIL MAN ON FELONY WARRANT 22 hours ago · Paris police arrested Ronnie Ray Blake Jr., 44, of Paris, in the 700 block of Graham Street at 9:45 p.m. Friday. Blake was known to have an outstanding felony probation violation warrant on a driving while intoxicated – 3rd or more conviction. Blake was later placed in the Lamar County Jail DEATH NOTICES FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021 14 hours ago · Linda Lee Ritchie, 73, of Paris, died on Monday, June 7, 2021; Bright-Holland Funeral Home. LETTER: WHO WOULD INVESTIGATE JAN. 6? If you are currently a print subscriber but don't have an online account, select this option. You will need to use your 7 digit subscriber account number (with leading zeros) and your last name (in UPPERCASE). Choose this option to purchase access to the online edition of The Paris News. Get FINANCIAL COMMENTARY: FINANCIAL TIPS FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours, you don’t have to count “vacation days” and you’ll never worry about getting downsized. On the other hand, you’re truly on your own — there’s no employer-sponsored retirement plan and no benefits package. So, if CHOCTAW CASINO-GRANT OPENS RENOVATED VENUE GRANT, Okla. — Choctaw Casino & Resort has announced the opening of its newly remodeled entertainment venue: Stage 271, formerly known as the Grant Event Center. Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant on U.S. Highway 271 north of Paris makes GAME WARDEN: BLACK BEAR LIKELY LOOKING FOR NEW HOME Bryan Callihan, long-time Texas Parks & Wildlife game warden for Lamar County, said he had seen the image Moree’s camera took and confirmed the animal is a black bear, most likely an ursus americanus, and probably a young male looking to establish its own home range after being displaced by its mother in the wake of the birth of new cubs. ROBERT OWIN ZIMMERMAN Robert Owin Zimmerman. Dr. Robert Owin Zimmerman, 59, of Paris, Texas went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2021 at home with his loving wife, Robyn by his bedside. Robert was born on Nov. 8, 1962 in Artesia, New Mexico, to George and Patria Cole Zimmerman. Robert lived and worked in the Paris area most of his life. COUNTRY THEATER TO FEATURE LESLIE SATCHER Nashville singer/songwriter Leslie Satcher returns home to a sell out audience at the second quarter Charity Country Dinner Theater at 6:30 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church, 780 20th St. NE. “I am so excited to be coming home and playing this event,” Satcher said earlier this week. “I

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