Travel Tuesday: Universal Studios – Orlando
Jun08

Travel Tuesday: Universal Studios – Orlando

I missed posting a travel story last Tuesday, beause, well, I was traveling. For the first time in over a year, we finally took a trip, on a plane, and stayed at a hotel for four nights!! Now you probably have already guessed (by the headline) that we flew to Orlando and spent four days chasing a four-year-old around Universal Studios. Below are a few tips if you would like to visit Universal Studios. Flights We chose American...

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The Edge For Wildcats Football Opens Six Week Run Monday
Jun07

The Edge For Wildcats Football Opens Six Week Run Monday

Wildcats Head Football Coach Greg Owens kicked off The Edge for football Monday morning (June 7) at the Multi-Purpose Building. The first session, from 8 A.M. until 10 A.M., was for football athletes that will be entering grades 10 through 12. Coach Owens said about 50 athletes were in attendance. He said he would have liked to seen about 15 more but he noted some competition for kids’ time including family vacations. Coach...

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Greenview Cemetery Memorial Day 2021
Jun07

Greenview Cemetery Memorial Day 2021

Greenview Cemetery Memorial Day will be held on Sunday July 4th, 2021. The business meeting will start at 10:30 AM. Church service starts at 11:00 AM. Dinner on the grounds will be held immediately after the church service. A donation table will be set up all day Saturday and Sunday. All friends, family and residents of the community are invited.

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Lots of Activity Monday as Tennis Camps Take Place at Wildcat Tennis Complex
Jun07

Lots of Activity Monday as Tennis Camps Take Place at Wildcat Tennis Complex

SSISD Tennis camps got underway Monday (June 7) for campers entering kindergarten through the 12th grades. Most of the camp activity was completed before heavy rainfall fell late Monday morning. The UIL allows coaches to have camp for their high school players as long as a visiting coach conducts it. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said 18-20 of his high school athletes are getting instruction from Van Head Tennis Coach Logan...

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Class Work at PJC-Sulphur Springs
Jun07

Class Work at PJC-Sulphur Springs

PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Jordan Holland works on a job as he completes a class project. To inquire about enrolling in the welding program at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop, call 903-885-1232. For information about attending the Center, visit the campus at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs. To see offered classes, go to www.parisjc.edu/schedule.  To apply to PJC, go...

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From Ashes, We Rise – Meet Producer / Cinematographer / Screenwriter, Christopher “Andy” Michell
Jun07

From Ashes, We Rise – Meet Producer / Cinematographer / Screenwriter, Christopher “Andy” Michell

Christopher “Andy” Michell By Ashley Fordinal – Sulphur Springs native, Christopher “Andy” Michell, Founder of Falling Poster Productions, is a creative storyteller with nine years of experience in independent film-making. After founding the online video series and sketch-comedy team, Falling Poster Productions, Andy has spent much of his time writing and directing short films in the continued pursuance of telling visual stories...

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Lady Cats Softball Earns Three Superlatives and Team Has Ten Chosen to All-District Team
Jun07

Lady Cats Softball Earns Three Superlatives and Team Has Ten Chosen to All-District Team

Two Lady Cats Softball Players earned superlatives and a total of 10 Lady Cats earned spots on the District 15-5A All-District Softball Team released Saturday (June 5) by Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo. Lady Cats sophomore pitcher Crimson Bryant was chosen the District Co-MVP with Hallsville pitcher Maddie Melton. Lady Cats senior first baseman Nylah Lindley was selected as the District Offensive MVP. Lindley has signed to play...

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John Little of Sulphur Springs, RSVP Volunteer of the Year
Jun07

John Little of Sulphur Springs, RSVP Volunteer of the Year

John Little, Meal A Day and Senior Citizen Center Volunteer was awarded the “2020 Volunteer of the Year” for his tireless work as a volunteer in Hopkins County.  John Little teaches the “Fit and Strong Class” at the Senior Citizens Center 3 Days a week and he and wife Mary Ellen also deliver Meals for Meal A Day every Friday.   Additionally, John volunteers at the First United Methodist Church as a Sunday...

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Trading Post for June 10, 2021
Jun06

Trading Post for June 10, 2021

Farm fresh Medium to Large Brown eggs $1.00 per dozen.291 C.R.3585 Dike, Tx just off F.M.3236 (Hatchetville Highway) call 903-348-6167 Real nice 13×9 clean tent for sale call 903-886- 3545 Two Weber Charcoal grills for sale. One red 22” excellent condition hardly ever used; one black 17” good condition. $50 for both. Call or text 903-473-6433. Looking to buy: A used log splitter. Prefer one that is Horizontal and converts to Vertical....

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 7, 2021
Jun05

Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 7, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 7, 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...

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