PJC Strengthens Relationship With Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Paris Junior College and Southeastern Oklahoma State University strengthened their relationship Tuesday with the signing of an agreement that will assist transfer students. This 2+2 articulation agreement allows a seamless transition for students transferring from PJC into seven additional programs at Southeastern: Chemistry, Criminal Justice Major-Minor, Elementary Education, Hospitality Management, Recreation, Spanish, and Special...
Trinity Harvest Church Begins Construction On New Sign
Trinity Harvest Church, 1150 E Shannon Rd, begins construction on a new LED message sign. The sign is part of their updating and modernizing the church facilities. The new sign built by Sign Express should be completely installed this week or next week at the latest. The church is also undergoing construction on a new children and youth building behind the main establishment. For more information on Trinity Harvest Church they invite...
Gerald Sentenced to 3 Years in Plea Bargain
June 21, 2016 – Wes Gerald, 41, pled guilty to failure to appear and bail jumping Tuesday afternoon in 8th Judicial District Court. Gerald was sentenced to three (3) years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. As part of his plea agreement other charges including Aggravated Assault in Retaliation, possession of drug paraphernalia, and engaging in organized crime were dropped. Gerald was one of four were arrested Monday,...
Wildcats Seek to Earn Funds for Orlando Trip
Fund raising is underway as the Sulphur Springs High School Athletic Department attempts to get varsity and JV players to Orlando, Florida for a football game in early September. When the trip was announced in January, the amount needed for each athlete was estimated to be $1200. Tuesday morning, Wildcats Athletic Director and Football Coach Greg Owens said about 80% of the athletes are right where they should be with fund raising. He...
Summer Grind in the City
The summer grind has begun for the City of Sulphur Springs according to Manager Marc Maxwell. Maxwell said the city is currently developing the next year’s budget and working water breaks. Parks and recreation is busy, water sales are up, and doing a redesign on the waste water treatment plant, continuing capital construction on Bill Bradford Road and anticipating work that will soon begin on Locust Street create a hurried season. In...
Winnsboro Police Department Report 6-13-2016 to 6-19-2016
Mckenzie, Robert, 33 years of age, of Ft. Worth, was arrested on 6-13-2016 on two Wood County warrants. Lewers, Amanda, 34 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-14-2016 for driving while license invalid with previous convictions. Sebring, Kimberly, 44 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 6-14-2016 for assault by contact family/household. Drennan, Chelsie, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested 6-18-2016 for unlawful...
2016 Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday, June 18th, 2016, the annual Juneteenth Celebration was held at Pacific Park. To kick-off the celebration, a parade was held at 10:30 am and was follow by a day of fun games and food. The Parade Marshall this year was Mrs. Guyeula Watson, Mrs. Watson was a long time educator in the community along with her husband Tommy Watson. Both were exemplary educators, church leaders, and pillars of the community. The Sulphur...
Brown Named Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce named Lezley Brown President and CEO of the Chamber following her election by the board. Mrs. Brown said representing Hopkins County has always been her desire. She is committed to a positive approach in promoting business and industry, striving for their success, and bringing n awareness to local businesses that will help make Hopkins County a wonderful place to live. Commending the board for...
Arrendondo, Bonner, Boykin Sentenced Monday in Eighth Judicial District Court
June 20, 2016 – Matthew Ramon Arrendondo, 40 was sentenced to five years in the Texas Department of Corrections Monday morning June 20th in 8th Judicial Court. Arrendondo pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance over 1-gram but less than 400-grams. He was first arrested on the charge in 2010. He was out of jail on a $100,000 bond but now resides in Hopkins County Jail awaiting transport to TDCJ. Monday...
