Paris District Road Report for the Week of September 27, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 27, 2021. 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...
Wildcats Football Struggles Against Top-10 Ennis Lions
The Wildcats football team could not find their footing in the first half in a 47-14 loss in Ennis versus the Lions. The Lions came in to Friday, Sept. 24’s district match-up as the number four team in 5A Division II, according to Dave Campbell’s Texas High School Football. Things got off to a rocky start for Sulphur Springs when Wildcats QB Matthew Mitchell was sacked in the end zone for a safety. The ensuing...
Wildcats Football Team in Ennis Today For Friday Gameday, Plus First Ever Wildcats Cross Country Invitational Tomorrow
It will be something of a bye weekend for Sulphur Springs sports. Normally, Fridays and Saturday bring Wildcats football, Lady Cats volleyball, and Wildcats and Lady Cats cross country, but on the Sept. 24 edition of Friday gameday the volleyball team will be enjoying one of their two byes in district play today. So with that, today, Friday Sept. 24 brings Wildcats football and tomorrow brings the first ever Wildcat Invitational for...
Author, Civil Engineer Describes What, In His Observations, It Takes To Make “Strong Towns”
Author Charles “Chuck” Marohn Jr., a civil engineer, Thursday evening described what, in his observations as a professional engineer and a land use planner for decades, it takes to make “Strong Towns.” Charles Marohn Jr., author of “Strong Towns” Some of the basic principals Chuck Marohn discussed have already been implemented or discussed for Sulphur Springs. The ordinance passed allowing accessory...
Love Oldies? Consider the Atomic Prom
Dallas, Texas, November 12, 2021 – The Atomic Prom is a vintage themed dance party for adults from all walks of life. Don your best vintage attire, between 1930 and 1969, and join them on the dance floor, where they will be shimmying and shaking to the oldies, rockabilly music, and jazz pop. Throughout the night, there will be live performances, such as the local rockabilly band, Ready Betty. Dallas’ local swing dance troupe...
Trading Post for September 24, 2021
For Sale: 3 year old Frigidaire side x side refrigerator. Queen size bed with matching dresser, mirror, chest of drawers and night stand. China Cabinet, table and 6 chairs. Pressure Cooker Canner with hot water canner and several sized cases of canning jars. Authentic wood burning cook stove, Heartland brand, sweetheart style with everything on it. Triple wall piping and heat shield. Original paper work included. Call 903 243 4126....
Round 2 of the Jettrim IJSBA World Finals begins October 6
IJSBA World Finals Jettribe is excited to be packing-up for the upcoming historical 2021 40th Anniversary Jettrim IJSBA World Finals October 6-10. The race serves as Round 2 of the WGP #1 Jet Ski World Series. Jettribe will be an Official Gear Sponsor of the WGP #1 Jet Ski World Series. The World Finals started in 1981, with the help of OEM brands like Kawasaki, to create affiliated events for the watercraft industry for better and...
Raising Funds for Terrific Tuesdays; September Mini-Walks and The Walk to Remember October 7 on Celebration Plaza
The 2021 ‘Walk to Remember’ benefiting Terrific Tuesdays will take place on beautiful Celebration Plaza on Thursday October 7, at 10:30 a.m. According to organizer Tammy Reardon, “everyone is welcome to come out and walk on the inviting walking paths in front of the courthouse in downtown Sulphur Springs! It’s always a fun event and you’ll meet many people there whom you know, and who also share a love...
HCUW 2021-22 Campaign Report Meeting Dates, Goal, Allocations Announced
Hopkins County United Way at the annual workers kickoff luncheon provided information regarding this year’s $150,000 goal and allocations, as well as dates for the upcoming HCUW 2021-22 campaign workers report meetings. Donation packets were distributed for campaign workers to begin delivering to local businesses to request donations to the 2021-22 campaign. HCUW will host a luncheon next week for the lead donors to the 2020-21...
HCUW Campaign Workers Kick-Off 2021-22 Campaign With Luncheon
Hopkins County United Way campaign workers gathered for lunch Wednesday afternoon at Southwest Dairy Center to kick off the 2021-22 campaign to raise $150,000 for 18 local agencies. Board President Mike Horne opened the program with a prayer, asking for a blessing for the safety and health all who have volunteered to hand out packets and collect donations for the campaign, and those in the businesses they visit. “Thank you for...
