Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Summer Studies News
SUMMER STUDIESCarey Gable, center, English instructor at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, is working with new students Leslie Pacheco, left, and Eddie Nelson-Ellis in a summer class. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Gable Summer Studies 2021
Paris Junior College 2021-2022 Drama Season will “Raise Your Voice!”
The Drama Department at Paris Junior College has announced “Raise Your Voice!” as the theme for the 2021-2022 season. “It is just a fun season,” said PJC Drama Instructor Will Walker. “We know everyone will enjoy the shows we have chosen – and maybe find a little courage to ‘Raise their own Voice!’” After a year’s hiatus for in-person performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Drama Department is looking for students...
SBDC Holding Virtual Sessions on Social Media Strategy
Over the next two weeks, each Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Paris Small Business Development Center will hold training sessions on social media strategy. The first session on Tuesday, July 13 covers “Facebook and Instagram Ads.” The second session on Thursday, July 15 is “Eight Tips to Blogging Success.” “How to Add Video to Your Marketing Mix,” will be held Tuesday, July 20. On Thursday, July 22, the final...
SBDC Presents Two Sessions on How to Grow Business Online
The Paris Small Business Development Center will present two Lunch-N-Learn marketing sessions on Wednesday, July 14 in Greenville and Thursday, July 15 in Sulphur Springs, Presenting at the free sessions will be “Technology Evangelist” Eric Spellmann. Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch as learn how to grow a business online. Following each presentation, individual appointments will be offered with...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of July 12, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of July 12, 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...
Paris SBDC Holding Seven Management / Leadership Training Sessions
The Paris Small Business Development Center is holding a seven-session online training on management and leadership from Lorna Kibbey Leadership Solutions. The sessions, running from July 12 through August 23 each Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., are designed to help businesses struggling with employee retention, hiring, and attracting employees. Paris SBDC invited Lorna Kibbey Leadership Solutions to mentor local business owners on...
New Paris Junior College Soccer Coach Hails from Sulphur Springs; Soccer Team Tryouts Slated for July 17
Fernando Arellano, a native of Sulphur Springs, started July 1 as the new Women’s and Men’s Soccer Coach at Paris Junior college. New tryouts are already scheduled at Noyes Stadium for Saturday, July 17. “We are pleased to have Coach Arellano at PJC and look forward to this fall and future seasons with his leadership guiding the program,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. The new coach has already scheduled soccer team tryouts on...
Paris Junior College has High Student Retention Rate
Paris Junior College’s annual course retention rate remains strong, according to an annual update provided to the Board of Regents at their monthly meeting Monday, June 28. The report for the fall and spring 2020 semesters shows that, despite a pandemic, the institutional retention rate was 94 percent. “This report shows how many students remained in the course and didn’t drop,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC...
Paris Junior College Releases Certified List of Spring Graduates
Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the spring graduation ceremony of May 7, 2021. Texas students receiving associate degrees (by city): Brashear: Rachael Dotson, Jocelyn Helterbrand Commerce: Hunter Atkins Como: Kayla Harris, Erica Lawwill Cooper: Mitchell Green, Joseph Manners, Brayden Watkins, Amani Whitaker Cumby: Kamryn Hall, Rylee Krotky, Lucero Osornio, Andrea Resendiz, Kobe...
Texas Transportation Commission Approves Most Funding Ever For Transit
AUSTIN – With help from federal COVID-19 relief funding, the Texas Transportation Commission has approved $89 million in transit funding at its June meeting. It’s the largest amount of funding at one time for transit agencies across the state. This funding supports equitable, reliable transit services that are an essential part of life for many people across Texas. These funds support rural and urban transit services in over 96% of...
