TxDOT Seeks Input on US 82 Texas Corridor Study
Highway spans all of Texas from Arkansas to New Mexico September 14, 2023 – PARIS – TxDOT is working to shape the future for one of the most important highways in the Paris area, and public input is crucial as the agency looks to meet the transportation needs of tomorrow. TxDOT is conducting an online survey Sept. 11 – Oct. 18, asking the public for their input and perspective on US 82, which stretches across Texas for...
Paris Junior College Has Staff on Hand to Assist With Enrollment
PJC-Sulphur Spring Center Adult Education Advisor Amy Green, right, assists Kalliope Hedden of Sulphur Springs as she completes paperwork for enrollment into college. For more information about enrollment, call the campus at 903-885-1232. Kalliopie Hedden
Sandra Williams
On September 11, 2023, Sandra Williams, 77, of Como, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home with her beloved husband Lynn Williams at her bedside. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 15, 2023 at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Rev. CJ Duffey officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Sandra was born July 17, 1946 to Arlis and...
Rosemary Schmitt
Memorial service for Rosemary Schmitt, age 70 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Barbara Brackett officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Schmitt passed away on September 10, 2023 at her residence. Rosemary was born on January 3, 1953 in Columbia, MO to James Russell and Louise Laura (Hane) Adams. She graduated from Highman High School...
Commerce Church of Christ OJT Senior Citizens Ministries will Hold a Meeting September 23rd
Commerce Church of Christ “On Jesus’ Time” Senior Citizens Ministries will hold a meeting Saturday, September 23, 2023. The meeting will take place from 9:30am to 12:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Commerce Church of Christ. A brunch will be provided. Everyone age 62 and older are welcome. Commerce Church of Christ
Kenneth Ray Waggener
Kenneth Ray Waggener, age 58, of Paris, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Paris Texas. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home at 10:00-11:00 a.m. and the Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow with Eric Eves and Chad Fleming officiating. Kenneth was born on January 19, 1965, in Dallas, Texas to Robert and Nora Ann (Smith) Waggener. He married Rhonda Blackstock...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 09-04-2023 – 09-10-2023
Arrests: Murphy, Raymond, 59 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 09-06-2023 for Criminal Trespass. Rutledge, Ethan, 22 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 09-05-2023 on 2 Wood County Warrants for Interference with an emergency call and Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Orr, Joshua, 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 09-05-2023 for DWLI w/previous convictions- No insurance, a Wood County warrant...
Will Our Trees Recover? From Master Gardener David Wall
September 11, 2023 – We’ve discussed soil, water, and sun in terms of their effects on our gardens. It would be shortsighted, however, to ignore the effect of these items on our trees which, under our current conditions, are little effected by the soil itself, as they were born, grew, and currently survive in the same soil. On the other hand, they’re affected by the sun, associated temperatures, and especially by water...
Karla Sue (Rogers) Webber
Karla Sue (Rogers) Webber “Momma Karla” of Mount Vernon, Texas was called home September 7, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Karla was born October 5, 1960, in Mount Pleasant, Texas to Larry Dean and Peggy Rue (Evans) Rogers. She married the love of her life, Roy Olen Webber on November 18, 1977. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2018, after 41 years of marriage. Visitation will be at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home on Sunday,...
Ideal Time for Planting Cool Season Forages by Mario Villarino
September 9, 2023 – Late September-early October is the ideal time for planting cool season annual forages such as annual ryegrass, small grains (rye, wheat or oats) and/or cool season annual legumes. Anytime we are incorporating new forages into our production systems it is important to make sure to match the forage species to your location (soil type, average annual rainfall, intended use, etc). Three methods for establishing...
