North Texas Food Bank Celebrates Exceptional Supporters and Volunteers at 17th Annual Golden Fork Awards
DALLAS, TX, October 7, 2024 – The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) honored its outstanding supporters and volunteers during the annual Golden Fork Awards ceremony, recognizing those who have significantly advanced hunger relief efforts across North Texas through their generosity and commitment. The awards, presented on September 24th, acknowledged the following remarkable recipients: Lifetime Achievement Award: Perot Family...
Paris District Road Report for Week of October 7, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 7, 2024. 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...
2024 Wildcat Hall of Honor Inductees – Induction Ceremony Scheduled for October 11th
October 5, 2024 – Four former Sulphur Springs Wildcat greats – two All-State players who were integral in the 2008 state football championship, the first NFL player from SSHS and a state tennis qualifier — will be inducted next Friday in the Wildcat Hall of Honor. Going into the prestigious hall will be 2010 graduate and All-State football player Bryant “Day Day” Jackson, 2011 graduate and two-sport All-Stater Fernando...
100th Anniversary Cookout at Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center on October 15
October 4, 2024 – As part of the year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary, Paris Junior College is holding a 100th anniversary cookout and open house at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We hope to see everyone enjoy a free lunch with us on October 15 as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Paris Junior College,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President....
Paris Junior College is Holding 100th Anniversary Homecoming November 1-2
October 4, 2024 – Paris Junior College is inviting all alumni to Come Home for the 100th Anniversary alumni weekend and Homecoming Celebration on November 1-2, 2024. PJC’s Halloween Carnival at Noyes Stadium will take place from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, but is not officially part of Homecoming though alumni are welcome to bring their families to the free event. Official Homecoming events begin with the...
Guaranty Bank and Trust Offers Cyber Security Tips as part of Their Goal to Help You Grow
October 4, 2024 – Even though Cyber threats sound like something from science fiction, these threats are real and are occurring today. The experts report that there were over 2,300 cyberattacks reported last year. The number of reported victims reached at least 343,338,964. Guaranty Bank and Trust takes your Cyber Security very seriously. As part of their goal to “… help you grow,” Guaranty Bank and Trust...
Health Care Foundation Appoints New Board Members
October 4, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Directors recently selected new members for a three-year term of service. The Foundation’s Bylaws call for between 9 and 15 members to serve staggered 3-year terms. Board members are allowed to serve 2 consecutive terms. All seats are filled by Hopkins County residents. New board members are Brad Johnson, Heather Johnson, and...
Dinner Bell for October 9, 2024
The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Our gracious Community Partner Fine Christian Ladies, is a many-year supporter of the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministries. The group is aware of food insufficiency in the area so it is a Community Partner several times...
Chamber Connection – October 3, 2024
By Butch Burney Don’t stand in line at the 55 th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, get your tickets online or atany of the local banks and credit unions.Tickets are available online at HopkinsChamber.org as well as the Chamber of Commerce officeat 110 Main Street.Tickets are $8 each for those 13 and older and free for children 12 and under, thanks tosponsorship from Signature Solar. Stew MerchStew merch is here! Stew merch is...
Wes Moorehead Named Texas A&M Forest Service Deputy Director
October 3, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Wes Moorehead has been named Deputy Director of Texas A&M Forest Service. In this role, Moorehead will report to Texas A&M Forest Service Director Al Davis and will oversee the successful implementation of Davis’ and the agency’s statewide, strategic initiatives. “It is an honor to take on this new role within the agency,” said Moorehead. “As our agency continues to grow, this new...
