Paris District Road Report for week of October 2, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 2, 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 as...
Gala Live Auction Always Offers Exciting Items
September 30, 2023 – Each year the items offered as part of the Gala live auction cover the gamut of options. From trips and sporting excursions to a lady’s luxury package and one-of-a-kind items. These unique offerings are all for a good cause…improved Hopkins County healthcare. Though Gala silent auction items may be bid on in person or online, bidders must be present (or have a friend in attendance willing to bid) in order to...
Controlling Goat Weed From Master Gardener David Wall
September 27, 2023 – NOTE: This article written for vegetable gardens, not pasture-land. Several years ago, a local land owned was showing his 200 acres of pasture land and mentioned he wanted to invest in a goat herd because of all the goat weed on the property. He wasn’t happy to learn that goats detest goat weed. Usually, the only way they’ll eat it is if the field is brush hogged and later baled. Even then, they’re not happy...
Dinner Bell Menu For October 4, 2023
Dr. Andrew Yoder and his experienced team at I Focus Vision Care, this week’s Community Partner, use the latest equipment to acertain the health of your eyes! If needed he will prescribe corrective lenses for you. Stylish eyewear and prescriptive lenses are available on site! GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church...
Paris Junior College President Announces Retirement
After decades of service to Paris Junior College, its students and community, Dr. Pam Anglin has announced her retirement as president at the end of the year. A first-generation college student and the first female president of the College, she has served since 2003 and is a true community college success story. “I’ve heard it said that you’ll know when it’s time,” Dr. Anglin said, “and I’ve realized that time has come. I’ll be...
A Candidate Forum For House District 2 Candidates Will be Held October 11, 2023
September 27, 2023 – The Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel, a local chapter of Texas Retired Teachers Association will hold a Candidate Forum on October 11 for candidates who are running in the special election for Texas House District 2. Citizens in Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties are eligible to vote in this election. The forum is expressly focused on education issues. This is an opportunity for teachers and school...
Susie Winchester
Susie Winchester, age 58 of Cumby, Texas passed away on September 25, 2023 at her residence. Susie was born on November 23, 1963 in Channelview, Texas to Billy Joe and Evelyn Ruth (Provence) Richardson. She married Charles Winchester. Susie was a veteran of the United States Navy. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Daniel Connelly and wife, Kasey; daughters, Amber Hice and Makayla Winchester; grandchildren, Carmella...
Hopkins County Records –
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 8/23/23 Thru 9/7/23 Ted Robert Patton Jr and Linda LaJean Patton Christopher Trent Newton and Sarah April Marks Monty Carl Kingsley and Deborah Irby Morgan William Hunter McPherson and Makayla Lynn Hall Jonathan Alex Motes and Kendall Rita Eapp Kenneth Christopher White and Bethany Nicole Moser Jimmy Dee Buckholt Jr and Sarah Elizabeth Massey Brandon Shane Stotts and Kimberly Ann Chisom...
October Gardening Tasks to Consider by Mario Villarino
September 26, 2023 – In Texas, October is a great time for gardening as the weather starts to cool down. Here are some gardening tasks to consider: Plant Fall Vegetables: You can plant cool-season vegetables like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and carrots. They thrive in the milder temperatures. Prune and Trim: Trim back overgrown shrubs and perennials to prepare them for winter. Remove dead or diseased branches. Mulch: Apply mulch...
Carol Kimbrell Hilburn
February 10, 1954 – August 26, 2023 Carol Kimbrell Hilburn of Sulphur Springs, Texas went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2023. She was born February 10, 1954, in Houston Texas, to the daughter of Willie and Oleta Kimbrell. Carol was a loving mother, grandma, and great grandma. Carol is survived by her daughter, Marcie Garrett, five grandchildren, Quinten Stovall and wife Hilary, Jacey Brown, Dakota Hrabal and wife Terra, Zeth...
