Nov. 30-Dec. 4 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Nov. 30-Dec. 4 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Shepherd’s Pie, Pinto Beans and Key West Vegetable Blend Tuesday — Beef Spaghetti, Italian Blend Vegetables and Garlic Toast Wednesday — Chicken and Dumplings, Tossed Salad and Crackers...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 30, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 30, 2020. 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...
Paris Junior College Dual Credit Student Opportunities Growing, Regents Learn
Paris Junior College Public Information Services PJC dual credit student opportunities growing, Regents learn Opportunities for dual credit students at Paris Junior College continue to expand, according to a report presented Monday evening, Nov. 23, to the PJC Board of Regents. Dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn both college and high school credit while enrolled in high school. Course credit is awarded...
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams Have a Big Month Scheduled in December
The Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams have completed their first month of play. A scheduled Wildcats game Saturday (November 28) at home against San Antonio Cole has been canceled. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats return to the court on Tuesday, December 1. That will be the first of nine games during December for the Wildcats and the first of ten for the Lady Cats. The Wildcats end November with a 2-3 record after defeating...
Tira City Council Scheduled to Meet Dec. 7
By JAN VAUGHN, Tira News The Tira City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. Kim and Lee Beck had a pre-holiday visit from son, Jason Beck, as he got a break from his assignment in Japan. The weather was wonderful and they took a day trip through Broken Bow, Oklahoma up to Mena, Arkansas. Kim comments, “The trees were gorgeous! Happy Thanksgiving!” Everly Weir, 19-month olds,...
North Pole Of Texas Continues 22-Year Tradition Of Free Train Rides
The North Pole of Texas continues the 22-year tradition of free train rides during the Christmas season with the opening of the Pickton ride on Thanksgiving weekend. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise locally, across the state, country and world, the Screws family carefully considered whether to open The North Pole of Texas and if so, how to go about doing so. North Pole of Texas “After much prayer and consideration, our team...
Wildcats Basketball Team Gets Road Win At Dallas Lincoln, 60-47
The Wildcats Basketball Team went on the road Wednesday afternoon and got their second victory of the season, this one against Dallas Lincoln, 60-47, at PC Cobb Center in Dallas. The Wildcats improve to 2-3 on the young season. Wildcats Basketball The Wildcats got a big game from 6-foot-7 junior post Justin Haire who scored 18 points against the Tigers. Senior guard Boo Wilkerson added 13 points. Sophomore 6-foot-6 post Kordrick...
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Dissects 72-44 Win At Crandall On Saturday Coach’s Show
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens, on KSST and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning (Nov. 21) Coach’s Show, said a lot of pent up frustration was released last Friday during the Wildcats 72-44 victory at Crandall. Sulphur Springs Wildcats The Wildcats improved to 2-4 for the season. They are now the district’s #5 team and they can move into the playoff picture if one of the district’s top four playoff teams is...
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner Comments On Season That Ended Too Soon
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team had their season end with a 3-0 loss in an Area contest against North Forney in Royse City Tuesday night. Score was 25-19, 25-13 and 25-22. The district champion Lady Cats ended with a season record of 15-8. It was the third time in recent playoff games for the Lady Cats to exit in the second round, or Area game. After the game, Lady Cats Coach Bailey Dorner said the Lady Cats had a great season adding...
Nov. 25 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 7 New Cases, 64 Active Cases
Texas Department of State Health Services announced one additional COVID-19 fatality and seven new case in the Wednesday, Nov. 25, COVID-19 update. COVID-19 Case Counts That’s 24 new cases over the last week and 112 new cases so far this month. The DSHS COVID-19 dashboard also for the third consecutive day showed no new recoveries for Hopkins County, so the monthly total remains 82 and the cumulative total 691. That increases...
