Open House Was Held at the Sulphur Springs Paris Junior College Campus
Aug28

Open House Was Held at the Sulphur Springs Paris Junior College Campus

OPEN HOUSE Cason Cowden attended open house at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus with his mom, Stephanie, center, and collected the robotic car and equipment he used when  he participated in the recent robotics camp held at the campus. Helping him gather up his equipment was office manager Dana Smock, right. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Cason and Stephanie Cowden Open House

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Wildcats Football Opens Season With Solid 21-6 Win Over Jacksonville
Aug27

Wildcats Football Opens Season With Solid 21-6 Win Over Jacksonville

Friday, Aug. 26 saw Sulphur Springs pick up a dominant 21-6 win over Jacksonville at home to begin their season. The Wildcats played with confidence in their season-opening win. The defense got off the field early several times, forced a crucial three-and-out to set up a potential last-minute scoring drive to end the first half, and the offense stayed consistent enough to not only score points, but in turn also giving their defense...

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Paris District Road Report for Aug. 29, 2022
Aug27

Paris District Road Report for Aug. 29, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 29, 2022. 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...

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Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, CMF-SS Free Mammogram Clinic is Filling Up
Aug26

Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, CMF-SS Free Mammogram Clinic is Filling Up

Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation (HCHCF) and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs (CMF-SS) are partnering to offer a free mammogram clinic for uninsured women in Hopkins County over the age of 40. Women have been calling since before the clinic was announced to make their appointments for what has become an annual community offering. Maleta Reynolds (L), incoming chair of the...

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Hopkins County Hospital District Board Recommends Lower Tax Rate, Reviews Finances
Aug26

Hopkins County Hospital District Board Recommends Lower Tax Rate, Reviews Finances

Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors in their regular meeting Thursday evening recommended a tax rate for the 2022-2023 tax year that is roughly 2.5 cents less than the current tax rate and reviewed finances. Proposed Tax Rate The hospital district’s tax rate was 25-cents for several years. The tax rate decreased to 22-cents per $100 property valuation. The most it could be without having to have voter approval...

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Trading Post for August 26, 2022
Aug26

Trading Post for August 26, 2022

Lots of Yellow squash $1 each; red & green bell peppers 2/$1; zucchini, cantaloupes, Israel melons priced by size; a few hot peppers $1 per 1/2 lb; frozen blueberries $5/lb. All from our family farm east of Sulphur Springs; No herbicides or pesticides used. Please call 903-945-2986 for details. Full blooded Great Pyrenees, 10 weeks old. Have had their first round of shots, been dewormed. Ready for a new home, and share a video of...

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2022 4-H Achievement Banquet: Carroll, Reyes Receive Awards For Outstanding Leadership
Aug24

2022 4-H Achievement Banquet: Carroll, Reyes Receive Awards For Outstanding Leadership

Each year, an achievement banquet is held to recognize Hopkins County 4-H members and leaders for their achievements and outstanding leadership over the past year. At the 2022 Hopkins County 4-H Achievement Banquet, Rylie Carroll and Tammy Reyes were honored for outstanding leadership, while the new county 4-H council officers were recognized, and several other 4-H members received certificates for their accomplishments. Extension...

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Trading Post for August 24, 2022
Aug24

Trading Post for August 24, 2022

WowWee Robosapien Heroic Humanoid Robot, Robosapien is an iconic humanoid robot that functions via controller or Bluetooth. With a full range of high-speed dynamic motion, interactive sensors, and a unique personality, he’s a multi-functioning, thinking robot with attitude. Voice recognition commandsFast, full functioning arms with two types of grippers Multi-speed dynamic walking, running, and turningController or Bluebooth...

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City Of Sulphur Springs Reaches Land Sale Agreement With Ashoka Steel Mill LLC
Aug23

City Of Sulphur Springs Reaches Land Sale Agreement With Ashoka Steel Mill LLC

August 23, 2022 – A land sale agreement was struck between the city and Ashoka Steel Mills LLC for development of 250-acres out of the total 4,857-acre former Thermo/Luminant mine property Tuesday. The deal marks commitment of Ashoka to invest a minimum of $300 million into business and creation of 315 additional jobs in Sulphur Springs. According to Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive...

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Wildcats Tennis Coach Discusses Busy Two Weeks Leading In To Start of School
Aug23

Wildcats Tennis Coach Discusses Busy Two Weeks Leading In To Start of School

Like Lady Cats volleyball, team tennis has remained busy through the month of August. Believe it or not, Sulphur Springs, with last Saturday’s contest versus Kaufman, team tennis has passed the halfway point on their fall season. Coach Tony Martinez, head coach for tennis in Sulphur Springs, spoke on his team’s month as their fall season keeps chugging along. Prior to the start of school, team tennis were scheduled to play...

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