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Local ham radio club emergency communication preparedness demonstration in Paris June 22
Paris, Texas -- On Saturday, June 22 through Sunday, June 23, 2024, the Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club (RRVARC), located in Paris, Texas, and serving Lamar and surrounding Red River Valley counties, will have ham radio operators demonstrating a 24-hour ability to operate in the field in a national demonstration of emergency communication preparedness.
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 17, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 17, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Federal Assistance Available following April - May Storms
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have federally-based assistance available in Lamar County for those who suffered losses in the area during the April and May storms. SBA Resources Information (English) SBA Resources Information (Spanish)
Paris District Road Report for week of June 10, 2024
Paris, Texas -- Here's a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 10, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Pre-K Enrollment Surges in US, With Mississippi & New Mexico Making Big Strides
Four-year-olds entering pre-K in Mississippi’s Lamar County Schools don’t spend their days on worksheets or bent over papers practicing their letters. But they do have plenty of books, Play-Doh and time for friends. And some leave for kindergarten knowing how to read. “But it’s not because we’re hounding them,” said Heather Lyons, the program’s coordinator. […]
United Way Of Lamar County Hosts Poverty Simulation
(PARIS, Texas)—The United Way of Lamar County is hosting a Poverty Simulation on Wednesday, July 10th, at 1 p.m. in Lewis Hall, located behind Paris Regional Health. The event is free and open to the public, but all participants must register. The 1 ½ hour Poverty Simulation is an...
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