2021 Juneteenth Celebration Enjoyed by All Ages!
Report by Juneteenth Committee: The 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration was a huge success on Saturday June 19, 2021 and enjoyed by everyone in attendance. After missing a year, and losing one of our members to Covid, we had to step up and make this one bigger and better. This year we had our First Annual “Run For Freedom “2K run, and over 20 people participated in the race. As usual, our Juneteenth Parade was outstanding....
Trading Post for June 21, 2021
For Sale: A collection little glass devices from on top of telephone poles. About 20 in good condition. 903 885 8384. New hospital bed never used. Make an offer 903 885 9766 For Sale: Wireless computer printer new in box. Epson Expression Home XP 400. New Wave Bravo XL Oven with Pizza Stone and meat probes. Quoran brand ceiling fan, prism design. 3 new swivel bar stools. Corner computer desk. Call 903 243 4126. For Sale: a solid oak...
Wildcats 7 on 7 Goes 1-1 Against Paris Last Week
Matt Young Last week the Wildcats 7 on 7 season season may have concluded with two games against Paris held last Thursday. Coach Matt Young (pictured left) Wildcats offensive coordinator, said the games went well. He said the both offense and defense for the Wildcats came out on fire in game 1. The coach praised the defensive backs for their ability to contain the Paris Wildcats’ explosive receiving core. But the offensive...
‘Grace Under Pressure’ Award to Meal a Day Volunteers!
The volunteers who power the Meal-a-Day service for local shut-in senior citizens were recognized earlier this month by RSVP, or the Retired Senior Volunteer Program which is a multi-county service organization. Please read the letter posted below which nominated the volunteers for the honor. Meal A Day was honored with the “2020 Grace Under Pressure Award” at the Retired Senior Volunteer Banquet on Thursday, June 3rd at...
Movie Pass Giveaway #2
Bright Star Cinemas and KSST Radio 1230 AM are giving away movie passes. These passes are valid at any Bright Star Cinema. See pass or visit their website site for rules and restrictions.
Dinner Bell Menu For June 23, 2021
First Presbyterian Church is this week’s Community Partner. Their participation is greatly appreciated Grab and Go with a meal from our distribution location under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of The First United Methodist Church campus at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Baked Chicken Salad Marinated Tomato Salad Jiffy Corn Casserole Buttered French Bread Slices Caramel Apple Sheet Cake Be...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 21, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 21, 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...
Reception for Retiring Carolyn McKinney Held Friday at SW Dairy Museum
From an accounting position to the Directorship, the 20-plus year career of Carolyn McKinney officially came to an end on June 18, 2021. A steady stream of friends, co-workers and business associates came to say goodbyes and share memories of good times shared at community events. For many years, Carolyn’s duties have included making sure cheese and milk products were featured at major events locally and across the several...
Ribbon-Cutting at the new Grays Building on June 18 in Observance of Juneteenth, a New National Holiday
The community was well-represented as a couple of milestone events came together on a single day for Hopkins County residents. At noon on Friday June 18, as the nation was observing the new Juneteenth national holiday, the local community celebrated the near-completion of the Grays Building Community Center. City Councilman Reverend H. B. Nash More than 100 persons were present to see the interior of the beautiful new facility, hear a...
Tumbleweed Unveils His New One Man Show in Fort Davis
During the pandemic Tumbleweed Smith has been in his studio doing interviews by phone. Since he wasn’t traveling, he used his time going through his collection of more than 13,000 interviews to prepare a new one-man show. This time he is using only colorful women who love to laugh. The new show is OUTRAGEOUS TEXAS WOMEN OF CHARACTER. It will be presented for the first time at 2 PM Saturday, July 3 in the Limpia Hotel Ballroom in...
