PJC Hosts Annual Giving Day Apr. 27
On April 27, 2021 Paris Junior College will join over 195 nonprofit organizations throughout north and east Texas as part of East Texas Giving Day. East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour online event that provides critical funding for our area. The purpose of an area-wide Giving Day is to bring the region together on one day and as one community, raising money and awareness for local needs. “Thanks to donor assistance, it has become...
Commerce Tigers Baseball Falls at Prairiland, 7-0
The Commerce Tigers baseball team could not keep up with Prairiland, whose offense took over en route to a 7-0 victory over Commerce Friday, Apr. 9. The first three innings were scoreless between the two teams. Pitchers Colby Lewis for Commerce and Jameson of Prairiland looked to be entrenched in a pitchers duel as neither team could manage a hit until Prairiland was able to get the first hit of the ball game in the bottom of the...
Wildcats Baseball Team Gets Come From Behind Win Over McKinney North on Saturday
After falling behind 2-0 early, the Wildcats Baseball Team rallied for 5 straight runs to defeat McKinney North, 5-2 on the road in a non-district game Saturday. Wildcats Coach Jerrod Hammack likes the Saturday games because he can take a look at some of his other pitchers and some bench players that see limited time on the field during district. Several players surely made an impression Saturday in McKinney. Jake Armstrong started...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of April 12, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of April 12, 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...
North Hopkins Baseball Team Struggles With Como-Pickton Again Friday
Only the venue changed Friday (April 9) as North Hopkins and Como-Pickton played their second game this week, this time at Como-Pickton. The Eagles got another lopsided win, this time by the score of 15-0. Friday the Panthers managed to get 1 hit but they committed 6 errors. The Eagles had 7 hits and they scored in all three innings they came to bat. They scored 1 run in the first and 7 more runs in the second and the third inning....
Wildcats Baseball Team Climbs Back Into Second Place After Defeating Mount Pleasant Friday
Wildcat Kaden Wallace was a pitching and hitting star Friday (April 9) as the Wildcats Baseball Team rolled over Mount Pleasant, 10-3. Wallace got the pitching win allowing only 1 hit and 1 run over 5 innings while striking out 12 and walking 4. Wallace did not allow a hit until two were out in the fifth inning. Hector Martinez closed out the game going 2 innings allowing 3 hits and only 1 earned run. Wallace also had some big moments...
Distracted Driving Continues to Plague Texas Roadways
AUSTIN – Sadly, distracted driving is still near the top of the list when it comes to crashes on Texas roadways, coming in at No. 2 for traffic-related crash causes. Last year Texas roadways saw nearly 1 in 5 crashes caused by a distracted driver in which 364 people died and 2,200 were seriously injured. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and TxDOT is reminding all Texans to put their phones down and give driving...
Enrollment at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Campus
Lois Rocha of Sulphur Springs discusses her enrollment plans with PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley. For information about attending the Center, visit the campus at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Lois Rocha Registers With Rob Stanley
Weather Impacting Some Friday Sports Contests
With potential storms in the forecast, all games on this game day Friday (April 9) should be considered weather permitting and the threat of bad weather has already led to changes. Both the Wildcats Baseball Team and Lady Cats Softball Team are taking on Mount Pleasant in big district games. The Wildcats meet the Tigers at Wildcat Park. Due to weather worries. The JV game has been canceled. The varsity game has been moved to 4 p.m....
Lady Cats Softball Keeps Rolling, Beating Mt. Pleasant 4-1
The Lady Cats softball team took advantage of a few scoring opportunities throughout the game to win at Mt. Pleasant on Friday, Apr. 9 by a score of 4-1. Coach David Carrillo and his squad were held scoreless through three innings. The only hit that was allowed through three were hits by Parris Pickett in the second and Nylah Lindley in the third. Neither hits turned in to runs. It was not until the fourth inning that the Lady Cats...
