Veteran Wildcats Team Tennis Coach Has Kept Players Fresh by Delaying Intrasquad Competition
The Wildcats Team Tennis squad first got together when The Edge conditioning, strength and skills sessions began back on June 8. You might think the team would be tired of playing each other over all these weeks, but they aren’t and Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez explains why. The veteran coach says when The Edge began he did not have the players competing against each other. Instead he kept them busy with drills. Just a...
Paris Junior College Board of Regents Approves 2020-21 Budget
The Paris Junior College Board held a formal public hearing on the 2020-21 budget, receiving no public comment, prior to their regular meeting held Monday, August 24, 2020. During the meeting that followed, Regents approved the budget of $33,360,516, about $2.9 million less than the previous year’s budget. “The pandemic has definitely affected us financially,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President; “it has had a...
With Some Key Players Returning, Lady Cats Volleyball Team is Expected to Feature Mix of Experience and Youth
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team continues with skills, conditioning and strength work preparing for this season. Their first official practice will be on Labor Day, September 7. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner has scheduled some scrimmage matches on September 12, The Lady Cats open the regular season on the road at Greenville on September 15. Coach Dorner says she has some key players returning who played club volleyball last...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 24, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 24, 2020. 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 throughwork zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Wildcats Coach Owens Pleased With Turnout as Football Team Completes Second Week of Additional Skills and Strength Work
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens couldn’t be more pleased with player turnout during additional skills, strength and conditioning work Thursday that’s been taking place for the past two weeks at the Multipurpose Building. Coach Owens says attendance has been at about 98%. He says their was only one senior missing and perhaps two juniors on Wednesday. Coach Owens says they are not only showing up but they are arriving...
Registration at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center
FUTURE NURSE Rebecca Kendle of Sulphur Springs, right, was on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus during registration day Wednesday to enroll for the fall semester at the college. Assisted by Advisor Tonya Yeager, left, Kendle is enrolling in the PJC nursing program. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Kendle register
Lady Cats Volleyball Working on Fundamentals in August
After The Edge ended in late July, Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner gave her players a two week break. Sessions of skills and strength resumed August 10. Coach Dorner says she has had a consistent 36 players each day. She says they are working hard and are excited. Coach Dorner says she has split her team into hitters, passers and setters for individual work. There is a heavy emphasis on fundamentals. Coach Dorner says her...
Registration Activity at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs
Angel Cedillo-Martinez of Sulphur Springs, left, enters information for Education Opportunity Center Advisor Tonya Yeager as he prepares to enter PJC-Sulphur Springs Center this fall. The campus is open and advisors are available each day to register students. Scholarships and federal grant funds are available. The first day of the fall semester is Sept. 8. Registration Activity at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Fall...
Meet Daisy
“Meet Daisy! Daisy is a nine year-old black lab mix. After six years with a family, unfortunate circumstances brought her back to Hearts of Life. Daisy deserves another chance at being someone’s best friend. She is endlessly affectionate and gentle, making her the perfect companion for someone who is older and looking for a cuddle buddy. Her adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter, and rabies...
What Is 4-H All About by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas To prepare youth to meet the challenges of childhood, adolescence and adulthood, through a coordinated, long-term, progressive series of educational experiences that enhance life skills and develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive...
