Contractors Selected For Curb And Gutter Work; Backhoe Purchase Put On Hold For A Month
Contractors were selected for curb and gutter removal and replacement as part of the 2022 street improvement program, while a backhoe purchase was put on hold for a month by Sulphur Springs City Council. Also during the regular March council meeting earlier this week, action was taken to cancel the May 7 City Council election. Street Work Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski told the City Council the...
Paris District Road Report for March 7, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 7, 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...
Wildcats Soccer Wins 3-1 Over Marshall, Keep Control of Third Place
Men’s soccer kept control of midfield and got three huge goals to win 3-1 over Marshall on Friday, Mar. 4 in Sulphur Springs. Edgar Salazar scored on the first goal as he screamed down the far touch line and put one in thanks to an assist from Angel Andino. Scoring the second and third goals for the brace, Alex Yanez, and assisting the sophomore were Alan Hernandez and Matthew Clarke, respectively. “He’s a big player… he’s a...
Lady Cats Softball Goes 1-1 in Day Two of Royse City Tournament
Sulphur Springs went 1-1 on Friday, Mar. 4 in day two of the Royse City tournament. Lady Cats softball fell in their first contest to Prairiland 5-1. The Patriots pulled ahead early 1-0 in the bottom of the 1st. While Coach Carrillo’s squad tied it up in the top of the 5th 1-1, Prairiland immediately struck back, putting in four runs as the Patriots defeated the Lady Cats 5-1. Addison Caddell got the loss versus Prairiland,...
Girls Powerlifting Finish 8th at Regional Meet, At Least One Lady Cat Moving On To State
Women’s powerlifting had themselves a solid outing Thursday, Mar. 8 with all seven Lady Cats placing 8th or higher at the Regional meet. Machelle Allen moves on to state and likely will be joined by sophomore Haylee Schultz. Caelyn Pilette of 97 placed 4th, squatting 130 and benching 85 pounds. Schultz (105) got 3rd and is first alternate for the state meet. The sophomore squatted 200 pounds and bench pressed 110. ...
Miller Grove ISD Earns District 23-A OAP Honors
On Wednesday, Miller Grove ISD students competed in the District One-Act Play. Their rendition of “Dear Papa” received the highest ratings in the District 23-A competition. Four members of the high school cast also earned honors for their performances. Names to the District 23-A, All Star Cast were Katie Cotts, who portrays Miss Huxtable and Addison Stanton, as Esther Trimble. Also receiving District 23-A Honorable Mention for his...
4 SSMS Destination Imagination Teams Win Top Honors At Region, Advancing To State Contest
Sulphur Springs Middle School had a great weekend at the East Region Destination Imagination Tournament in Mesquite. Four of the five SSMS Destination Imagination teams placing at the regional contest came home with first place honors in their contest and have qualified to compete with teams from all over Texas at the Lone Star DI Finals in Arlington on March 25-26. Sulphur Springs Middle School Technical Destination Imagination Team...
Seven Teams in Action on Friday, Mar. 4
Friday, Mar. 4 is an action-packed game day, with seven different teams playing. Not only is this Friday game day full of different squads from Sulphur Springs competing home and abroad, but several teams already have the conclusion of their regular season approaching. Team tennis hosts a tournament at the Tennis Center today. Several talented schools are participating in the Sulphur Springs tourney, such as Texas High and seven...
Career and Technical Education Programs Of Study At SSHS Highlight Of Rotary Meeting
At the Rotary Club meeting today, Sulphur Springs High School students highlighted several of the Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs of study offered at the school. Students presenting information about the law enforcement program included Evan Patrick and Michelle Tijerin. Jasmin Kessler-Cordova, Priscilla Gaspar and Tyler Warner discussed the animal science program; while Amanda Hernandez, Orianna Arizmendez,...
Paris Junior College Regents Hear how Five Years in, Pathways Helps Students
PJC-Sulphur Springs CenterPublic Information Services PJC Regents hear how five years in, Pathways helps students At their monthly meeting held Monday, Feb. 28, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents received an update on the Guided Pathways program. The College implemented the program five years ago, according to Vice President for Student Access and Success Sheila Reece. “Guided Pathways helps students clarify their...
