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Hello Paris! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Paris police encounter in a busy week of calls?
  • Which Crockett students will represent their school at Paris Junior High?

Also on today's calendar: Paris Livestock and 2 more events.

Find out what's happening in Parisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Windy; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 65 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; windy, warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Paris Police Reports December 15, 2025 (myparistexas.com) — Paris residents can see a detailed breakdown of recent police activity, including arrests tied to theft, warrants, child endangerment, and assaults across several city streets. The report also notes 66 traffic stops, 11 adult arrests, and 281 service calls, offering a clear snapshot of current public safety concerns in town.
   

• Crockett Intermediate crowns co-winners of campus spelling bee (myparistexas.com) — Two Crockett Intermediate students, fifth-grader Zaila Bridges and sixth-grader Seth Loza, will represent their school at the Lamar County Spelling Bee, hosted at Paris Junior High’s Weger Auditorium on February 4. After emerging as co-winners from more than 50 contestants, they’ll compete against other top spellers while Crockett celebrates the hard work of all participants.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Third Time Unlucky: $1M High Plains Radio Buyer Backs Out (radioink.com)
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  • Learn About Upcoming Christmas Events Downtown Sulphur Springs on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey (ksstradio.com)
  • SSHS Wildcat Band fall recap and spring preview (ssnewstelegram.com)
  • Dinner Bell Menu for December 24 & 31, 2025 (ksstradio.com)

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