From the White House to Texas A&M University-Commerce: Alumnus Makes “Historic” Gift
COMMERCE, Texas — As a White House liaison for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, Ted Crim was privileged to watch American history unfold from a front-row seat. Now, the Texas A&M University-Commerce alumnus will share his impactful life and career with the university through a bequest intention using both real estate and other personal property assets. A gift through a bequest is a simple and generous...
2021 Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament Registration Forms Mailed for the October 16 Tourney
Domino game on wooden background The Registration Forms for the 2021 Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament went out in the mail on September 16. The Tournament will be Saturday October, 16, at 10 a.m. Hopkins County Stew and Crackers will be served as lunch for $ 5.00. This date will not interfere with those wishing to attend Hopkins County Stew Contest activities. Please register early so that your name tags and the score boards can be...
Welding Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
CHECKING WORK PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop instructor John Plemons, right, checks out the metal arc welding job of student Nathan Brown completed in class. For information about welding classes or other workforce courses, call the Sulphur Springs campus at 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs weld Brown welding class at the Sulphur Springs campus
Tips To Better Protect Yourself And Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
As temperatures begin to dip overnight, it won’t be long until people begin lighting heaters to ward off the overnight autumnal lows. Before you do, be sure your home is protected against carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide Detector Carbon monoxide or CO is an odorless gas that is sometimes called the invisible killer? It comes from burning fuel in vehicles, small engines, stoves, and other appliances that use gas. ...
Wildcats Cross Country Places Fifth at Hallsville Invitational
The Wildcats cross country team had a good day last Saturday. The Lady Cats got things going at 8 A.M. in Hallsville, followed by the Wildcats around 8:30 A.M. While the women’s team did not perform as well as the men did, two Lady Cats runners managed to medal at the competition. That means of about 100 runners participating in the women’s 5A and 6A 5K race, two Lady Cat runners from Sulphur Springs placed in the top-15....
Commissioners Court Approves Reinvestment Zone And 381 Agreements For 3 Solar Projects
Hopkins County Commissioners Court this week, after hearing from at least five Dike property owners regarding issues related to a solar facility to be constructed in that community, tackled four other items on the agenda pertaining to three additional solar farms, including a reinvestment zone, an amendment to one Chapter 381 agreement, and requests for tax incentives for solar facilities proposed for Saltillo and Pine Forest...
Get Ready for the Saltillo Community Homecoming Sunday October 10,2021
The Saltillo Community Home Coming will be held in the Saltillo High school cafeteria. Those who are attending are asked to bring a covered dish. Tea and water will be provided. The Homecoming event will begin with coffee and visiting at 10:30 a.m.Lunch will start at 12:20 p.m.Following lunch, there will be a short program and the discussing of business, starting at 1:15 p.m.After the program everyone is free to visit with each other...
Hopkins County Food Agencies Need Help Loading Food onto Trucks…Can You Volunteer?
If you could spare about 1 to 2 hours on Mondays, our community could really use your help. Each Monday between 9:00 and 9:30am, the North Texas Food Bank Truck arrives at the Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene parking lot. Six food-distribution agencies who serve Hopkins County residents in various communities meet there to receive a shipment of food. Each agency brings it’s own truck and trailer to pick up their food....
Paula Perkins: Skirts & Skirmishes, War & Widows: Finding Service Records, Pensions, & More
Paula Perkins Paula is a proud 6th generation Texan, involved in family history research over thirty years. Her interest in family history began as a young girl when her parents took her to visit elderly “cousins” along with her maternal grandmother sharing stories and letters of family history. She is a genealogical consultant, lecturer, and genetic genealogist. Currently serving as the TxSGS District I Representative, Collin County...
