Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News
Jun25

Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News

PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Public Information Services Summer II at PJC offers students options Whether home from university for the summer or just graduated from high school, students will benefit by taking Summer II classes at Paris Junior College starting Monday, July 12.  Graduating seniors from area high schools who have yet to apply to PJC may use the scholarship covering tuition to a Summer II class.  “We’re offering...

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Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News
Jun24

Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News

COMPUTER CODING Sixth, seventh and eighth graders in the Sulphur Springs area interested in computer coding/programming had the opportunity to learn some of the concepts at a coding camp conducted at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. Cedric Crawford, instructor in computer information systems at PJC, pictured above with two young campers, is instructing the course along with assistant Alexis Rodriquez. Paris Junior College Sulphur...

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Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News
Jun22

Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News

A classroom of nurse aide candidates is studying under the direction of Instructor Kristi Shultz (standing right), who is coordinator of Nursing Home Training at PJC.  For more information about the program call 903-885-1232. Nursing Home Training at PJC Sulphur Springs

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 21, 2021
Jun19

Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 21, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 21, 2021. 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...

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Tumbleweed Unveils His New One Man Show in Fort Davis
Jun18

Tumbleweed Unveils His New One Man Show in Fort Davis

During the pandemic Tumbleweed Smith has been in his studio doing interviews by phone.  Since he wasn’t traveling, he used his time going through his collection of more than 13,000 interviews to prepare a new one-man show.  This time he is using only colorful women who love to laugh.  The new show is OUTRAGEOUS TEXAS WOMEN OF CHARACTER.  It will be presented for the first time at 2 PM Saturday, July 3 in the Limpia Hotel Ballroom in...

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Texas A&M System to Observe New National Holiday
Jun17

Texas A&M System to Observe New National Holiday

BRYAN/ COLLEGE-STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System will shut down Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth being designated a national holiday, Chancellor John Sharp announced Thursday. “This is a special day that originated in Texas and we’re proud to honor it,” Sharp said.   President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act today, establishing June 19...

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TxDOT Names Brandye Hendrickson as New Deputy Executive Director
Jun15

TxDOT Names Brandye Hendrickson as New Deputy Executive Director

June 14, 2021 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation today announced the selection of Brandye Hendrickson as the department’s new Deputy Executive Director. She is filling the position vacated by Marc Williams, who became TxDOT Executive Director on June 1. Hendrickson, who has extensive transportation experience on the state and national levels, is currently Deputy Director of the American Association of State Highway and...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 14, 2021
Jun12

Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 14, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 14, 2021. 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...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 7, 2021
Jun05

Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 7, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 7, 2021. 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...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 31, 2021
May29

Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 31, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 31, 2021. 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...

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