Hopkins County Community Chest will Participate in East Texas Giving Day
The Hopkins County Community Chest is participating in this year’s East Texas Giving Day. It opens April 3, 2023. The official Giving Day is April 25, 2023. They are both hoping to find folks to contribute to their goal or perhaps even see if anyone in the community would be willing to match funds either in part or in whole. The Hopkins County Community Chest and Christian Alliance is located at 217 Linda Drive, Sulphur Springs,...
Next Sulphur Springs City Cemetery Meeting
The next Sulphur Springs City Cemetery Monthly Meeting will be held April 11, 2023. The Meeting begins at 10:00AM in the Myra Wilson Chapel. Sulphur Springs City Cemetery
Paris Junior College Students Were Enjoying a Tasty Ice Cream Float
ICE CREAM FLOATS Megan Chapman, left, Student Activities Director for Paris Junior College, recently served up ice cream floats for students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs floats
Paris Junior College Awarded Part of Multi-Million Dollar Talent Strong Texas Pathways Grant
Based on outstanding accomplishments and dedication to student success, Paris Junior College has been selected to participate in Talent Strong Texas Pathways. The $16 million five-year statewide economic mobility grant administered by the Texas Success Center is designed to increase the number of credentialed Texans prepared for high-demand careers that offer a living wage. “I am excited to be recognized for our...
TxDOT Seeks Public Input on Building the Transportation System of 2050
TxDOT will host a statewide virtual meeting and local in-person open houses AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for the future, and public input is crucial as the agency looks to meet the transportation needs of tomorrow. TxDOT is hosting a statewide virtual public meeting with in-person open houses this spring for Connecting Texas 2050, the latest update to TxDOT’s statewide long-range transportation plan....
Paris District Road Report for March 27, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 27, 2023. 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...
A Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
HISTORY LESSON Students Luz Correa, left, and Kyndall McDonald take notes as PJC-Sulphur Springs Center History Instructor Kelley Payne, center reviews the day’s lesson. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs history kelley
A Brisket Cook Off Will be Held March 24th and 25th
A Brisket Cook Off Benefit will be held Friday, March 24th, and Saturday, March 25th, at Pacific Park. Cooks can start setting up Friday at 3PM. Your Brisket is to be presented to the judges at 11:00AM Saturday. Afterwards the public can sample the Brisket. Cost is $5 to taste, or $8 for a full plate. The event will also include Corn Hole and Venders. The event is to benefit families in need. For more details, please call...
Paris District Road Report for March 20, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 20, 2023. 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...
2023’s Most and Least Federally Dependent States – WalletHub Study
With the tax filing deadline drawing near but some states receiving far more in federal aid than they pay in taxes, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for 2023’s Most & Least Federally Dependent States, as well as expert commentary. This report illustrates the extent to which states are independent economically. In order to identify which states most and least depend on federal support,...
