PJC Third Baseman Drafted by New York Yankees
Beau Brewer of McKinney, Texas, who has finished up a stellar sophomore year at Paris Junior College, was drafted in the 19th round by the New York Yankees. “I give a big shout-out to Paris Junior College. I owe my career and my life to ya’ll,” said Brewer. “It’s been a blessing to have this opportunity to play professional baseball. Coming out of high school I didn’t have much. Coach [Clay] Cox gave me the opportunity to play...
Sulphur Bluff ISD Begins Class Aug. 8, And, After 2 Weeks Will Have 4 Days of Classes Weekly
Sulphur Bluff ISD will begin classes on Aug. 8 this year, and after 2 weeks will be trying something new — classes will only be held 4 days a week after that. That’s right, students will not report for classes nor will buses run on Fridays after the second week of school. School officials in the spring held an informational presentation for parents, then in March asked SBISD families to complete an online survey to share their...
Northeast Texas WDA Unemployment Rates Rose In June 2022, But Remain Lower Than June 2021 Rates
Unemployment in Northeast Texas Workforce Development area rose for the second consecutive month, but the June 2022 unemployment rates were still below June 2021 unemployment rates for all nine counties in the WDA. Franklin and Hopkins continued in June 2022 to have the lowest unemployment rates in NETWDA and both county’s 3.5% unemployment rates are still below the overall state unemployment rate of 4.4% for June 2022,...
Information From a Truck Driving School at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center
TRUCK DRIVERS This classroom full of future truck drivers receives instruction from their teacher, Bob Ashbreck, right. The three students seated immediately in front of Ashbreck are, from left, Abather Shnewer, Alexandra Pille, and Aiden Schafft. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs CDL
Meal A Day Menu – July 25-29, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of July 25-29, 2022 includes: Monday – Rope Sausage, Pinto Beans, Corn Bread, Slice Of Onion and Tomato.Tuesday – Apricot Glazed Chicken Breast On A Bed of Rice, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll.Wednesday – Beef Lasagna, Italian...
Paris District Road Report for July 25, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 25, 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...
USDA Announces Increased Funding For School Meals, Child And Adult Care Meals
July 22, 2022 Support Provided For Schools And Child Care Providers Dealing With Rising Food Costs U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an increase in funding to help schools continue to serve kids healthy meals this coming school year and provide financial relief for schools and child care providers. Effective July 1, 2022, the reimbursement schools receive for each meal served will increase by approximately $0.68...
Trading Post for July 29, 2022
2 roosters for sale $5 each. 3 Pygmy Nigerian dwarf mix goats for sale. 10 weeks old. 2 males and one female available. $120 each. Text 903-348-5435 for pictures or for more information. Wanted: an upright freezer. If you have one you would like to sell, please call 903-945-2230. Reclining black padded office chair $25, black (new) tv stand with shelving $5 (needs to go, no space), vintage native american indian statue $65, various...
Qualifying Full-Time Paris Junior College Students to Get Free Laptops This Fall
Paris Junior College Public Information Services Qualifying full-time PJC students to get free laptops this fall Paris Junior College will be giving laptops to qualifying full-time students in the fall semester. “We want to encourage students to be full time so they can get their degrees as quickly as possible,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President, — “and work to ensure those students taking a full load of classes...
Trading Post for July 21, 2022
Reclining black padded office chair $25, black (new) tv stand with shelving $5 (needs to go, no space), vintage native american indian statue $65, various old collectible license plates, all seven for $50 obo, chocolate lab (?) mix about 4 months old and siblings (one yellow, one black, one black and white) need good farm or backyard, friendly. 903-945-2653 (call) or 920-426-0020 (text/call). Light beige medium sized female dog found...
