PJC Announces Candidates for Distringuished Service Award
A big part of the 2018 Spring graduation ceremony at Paris Junior College is the announcement of the Distinguished Service Award. This Friday evening one of five outstanding students will be selected at 7:00 p.m. in Noyes Stadium. Those nominated include Aaron Beaulaurier of Spokane, Wash., Ryleigh Davidson of Blossom, Alexis Montero of Royse City, Tyler Myers of Houston, and Chelsey Walker of Shreveport, La. The Distinguished Service...
Wildcats Improved in 7-on-7 Play Against Gilmer Tuesday
The Wildcats’ 7 on 7 football team opened their season Tuesday evening (May 8) against Gilmer in the Multipurpose Building. Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said more than 100 Wildcats who will be seventh graders, eighth graders, JV players and Varsity members got to throw and catch for two hours. Coach Young noted that the Buckeyes are talented with tall and long receivers who expose your...
Como Woman Arrested for Endangering Child
Sarah Irene Alsip, 28, of Como was arrested for Abandoning/Endangering a Child, a State Jail Felony, following a Child Protective Services investigation. Special Crimes Unit was notified when Alsip tested positive for methamphetamine and her 10-month old child also tested positive for the substance. Alsip was arrested at the offices of Child Protective Services. She is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $10,000 bond.
Homeless Man Arrested on Dallas County Warrant
A Sulphur Springs resident called city police when they became suspicious of an individual sitting against the fence on their Jefferson Street property. A records check showed Angel Guadalupe Jasso, 20, homeless and wanted on a Dallas County warrant for Violation of Probation Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Jasso is in Hopkins County Jail held for Dallas County authorities.
Chamber Connection May 9, 2018
Computer & Networks hosting ribbon cutting Computers & Networks is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, May 11th at noon. They will have refreshments, so make sure to stop by and see all the things Computers & Networks can do for you and your business. They are located 525 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. See you there! Heritage Christian Counseling Center is holding a cookout fundraiser Heritage...
Date Set for Acker Execution
September 27, 2018 has been set as the date for the execution of Daniel Clate Acker, 46, of Sulphur Springs. The order will be hand delivered to TDCJ Wednesday, May 9th. Acker is on Death Row in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice convicted of the kidnapping and the murder of 32-year old Marquetta “Markie” George. Acker, a native of Hunt County, was 29 at the time of his conviction. Acker’s made appeal to the U. S. Supreme...
