Paris District Road Report for the Week of March 2, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 2, 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 through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Paris Junior College Board of Regents Approve Slight Tuition Increase
At a Monday, Feb. 24 meeting, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents approved an increase of $1 per semester credit hour for in-district and out-of-district tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year that begins with the fall 2020 semester. The Regents also voted to make no changes to existing dual credit tuition and fees. In other action, the Regents: • Received a financial report from Controller Keitha Carlton...
The Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center is Offering a Wide Range of Classes Starting March 16
Completing a full college course in just eight weeks helps students finish a certificate or degree faster at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center. The flex term starting March 16 offers a wide range of workforce and academic classes. Those wishing to register should sign up soon, as PJC will be closed for Spring Break from March 9 to March 13. Online courses are available system-wide at the college, including...
Friday Game Day Includes Soccer, Track and Tennis
There is also soccer, track and tennis on this game day Friday (February 28) and Sulphur Springs will be hosting all three. The Wildcats Soccer Team will be at Gerald Prim Stadium hosting the Greenville Lions, as the start of the second half of district play begins. There will be a JV game at 5:30 p.m. with the Varsity match to follow at 7:15 p.m. The Wildcats completed the first half of district play with a record of 4-1. Their...
Wildcats Baseball and Lady Cats Softball Continue Tournament Play on Game Day Friday
The Wildcats Baseball Team and the Lady Cats Softball Team continue tournament play in separate tournaments on this game day Friday (February 28). The Wildcats are playing in the 29th Annual Rose City Classic in Tyler. Thursday the Wildcats opened the regular season in the tournament with a win and a loss. The Wildcats got a 10-2 win over Lindale and then lost to the host school, Tyler Lee, 7-2. The win over district opponent Lindale...
Wildcats Basketball Team Faces Red Oak in Area Game at Forney on Game Day Friday
The Wildcats Basketball Team plays Red Oak in an Area round game on this Friday (February 28) game day at 7:30 p.m. at Forney. The Wildcats, ranked #10 in Class 5A, advanced to Area with a 78-55 win over Lufkin Monday night at Tyler Junior College. The Red Oak Hawks, ranked #12 in Class 5A, got a Tuesday night win over West Mesquite, 69-62, in DeSoto to advance. The Wildcats have a season record of 27-8 and they were the runner up...
Saltillo Lady Lions Win a Triple Overtime Thriller to Advance to a Tough Regional Tournament
The #11 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball Team won a thriller Tuesday night (February 25) at Trenton over #21 ranked Slidell, 51-43 in triple overtime in a regional quarterfinal game. The game was close all the way with the score tied 30-30 at the end of regulation. It was 36-36 after the first overtime and 40-40 after the second overtime. Finally the Lady Lions outscored Slidell, 11-3 in the third overtime for the 51-43 win....
Former Wildcat Triston Abron is New Head Coach at Class 4A Mexia
Former Wildcats player, assistant coach and defensive coordinator Triston Abron has been hired as the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Class 4A Mexia High School. The Mexia ISD announced the hiring in a tweet Monday (February 24). Coach Abron departs Paul Pewitt after two seasons as head coach of the Brahmas including last season’s trip to the Class 3A, Division II State Championship Game in December. The Brahmas...
