Paris Junior College Capping 100th Year With Gala
March 20, 2025 – PJC capping 100th year with gala Paris Junior College is celebrating a Century of Excellence with Golden Night, Glittering Lights: A Centennial Celebration Gala on Saturday, April 12. “We wanted to have fun with the final event of 100th anniversary,” said PJC Advancement and Marketing Executive Director Baleigh McCoin. “We’re inviting you to step back in time and join us for an unforgettable evening as we...
Chamber Connection – March 20, 2025
By Butch Burney When spring rolls around, that means it’s time for the annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, set for Friday, May 2, at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Registration is open for six-person teams in the morning and afternoon, though there are only a few afternoon slots available. Cost is $750 per team, which includes three golf courts and lunch for all team members. There are also sponsorship...
Paris Junior College Holding NC3 Signing Events for Future Students
March 20, 2025 – PJC celebrates technical students at NC3 Signing Day events Together with dozens of other National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Leadership Schools across the country, Paris Junior College is holding NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day ceremonies for students who will attend a workforce program at PJC in the fall of 2025. “By signing our incoming students to Letters of Intent, we’re...
Find out What the Hopkins County Master Gardeners Have Planned for March 20th on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. John Mark and Ronnie talked about weeds on this segment. They talked about the different types of weeds, and what types of weed killer you should use on each different type of weed. Ronnie also discussed what exciting events the Hopkins County Master Gardeners have in store for the...
The Hopkins County Master Gardeners Have Exciting Events Coming Up
March 18, 2025 – The Hopkins County Master Gardeners have exciting events coming up this month. On Thursday, March 20th, 2025, Daci Rawson will present a program on “Texas Superstars,” at the AgriLife Extension Office, located at 1200 Houston Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This program will begin at 6:30pm. The Master Gardeners will present a program about water, watering, and fertilizer on March 27, 2025. This...
Tips to Prevent Barn Swallow Nests this Spring
March 18, 2025 – Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now. – by Susan Himes Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to take preventative action before the birds begin nesting. Barn Swallow With the migratory spring season for swallows underway, a...
Texas A&M AgriLife Family Cultivates Agricultural Excellence Through Personal and Professional Passion
March 18, 2025 – Texas A&M AgriLife family cultivates agricultural excellence through personal and professional passion. by Maci Guay Semira Mancill and Ronnie Schnell are more than just dedicated professionals — they are passionate agriculturalists who live their love for agriculture beyond their nine-to-five jobs. Samira Mancill DVM Samira Mancill, DVM, spends her days as a Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic...
East Texas A&M School of Music to Host Guest Artist Masterclass & Lecture Open to the Public
March 18, 2025 – Dr. Nicholas Perna is a recent finalist for the American Prize for Men in Opera. COMMERCE, TX, March 18, 2025— The East Texas A&M University School of Music is thrilled to announce an exclusive vocal masterclass and pedagogy lecture with renowned vocal pedagogue and tenor, Dr. Nicholas Perna. The free event will take place Wednesday, April 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Jack and Lou Finney Concert Hall on...
James “Pops” Wilfred
Graveside Inurnment for James “Pops” Wilfred, age 62, of Como, Texas will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Arbala Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Wilfred passed away at his home in Como on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register...
Barbara Powers
Graveside Service for Lola Barbara Powers will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Barbara passed away on March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born on November 6, 1935, to Johnny Tyrus and Lola Mae (Lawrence) McGregor in Haskell County, Texas. She married Max Powers in 1959 in Andrews, Texas. Barbara was a loving and Godly sister, wife, mother, and...
