Como-Pickton FFA Skills USA Teams Win Big at District 5, Advance to State!
Feb12

Como-Pickton FFA Skills USA Teams Win Big at District 5, Advance to State!

According to FFA Advisor Chanda Neal, here is a CP Skills USA Results report from February 10, 2018 Several of our CP FFA members participated in the District 5 Skills USA Contest in Waco this weekend. Tyler Osborne and Jesus Gonzalez built a Epoxy Resin Table and won Best of Show and the team will be advancing to State with it. They also placed first in the Construction Material ID Contest and will be competing at State. Chloe Romero...

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PJC 2017 Fall Graduation Certified Roll Includes Several Area Grads
Feb11

PJC 2017 Fall Graduation Certified Roll Includes Several Area Grads

Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the fifth fall graduation ceremony held Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in the Hunt Center. According to PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin, there were 122 male and 108 female graduates from the fall semester, a change from a longtime trend of women outnumbering men. Following are the graduates from the region and their hometowns. Alba: Kristen Brickey Campbell:...

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Dinner Bell Menu For February 14, 2018
Feb11

Dinner Bell Menu For February 14, 2018

DINNER BELL MENU CELEBRATE– Dinner Bell Anniversary (starting our 7th year) and Valentine’s Day February 14, 2018 Hopkins-Rains County Farm Bureau this week’s Community Partner. Meat Loaf and Gravy (served at our first meal on February 1, 2012) Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Green Beans Yeast Rolls and Butter Garden Salad Strawberry Cake (to honor St. Valentine) Pudding with Strawberry Filling (also to celebrate February 14, sugar...

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No State Highways in Hopkins County Closed Due to Weather Conditions At 8 a.m. Sunday
Feb11

No State Highways in Hopkins County Closed Due to Weather Conditions At 8 a.m. Sunday

According to the TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) highway conditions and closure map, as of 8 a.m. there are no state roadways in the Hopkins County area closed to traffic due to weather conditions. Overnight drizzle and freezing rain have created problems in some areas so slow speeds and utilizing safe driving skills are advised.  

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Boeing 367-80 Jet Transport
Feb11

Boeing 367-80 Jet Transport

On July 15, 1954, a graceful, swept-winged aircraft, bedecked in brown and yellow paint and powered by four revolutionary new engines first took to the sky above Seattle. Built by the Boeing Aircraft Company, the 367-80, better known as the Dash 80, would come to revolutionize commercial air transportation when its developed version entered service as the famous Boeing 707, America’s first jet airliner. Quickly Boeing turned its...

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Winter Weather Advisory Includes Hopkins and Surrounding Counties
Feb10

Winter Weather Advisory Includes Hopkins and Surrounding Counties

From midnight to noon Sunday, freezing rain overnight with total ice accumulations of a light glaze to a few hundredths of an inch are expected in areas along and north of a line from Athens to Temple. The Hopkins County area is included in the advisory. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will cause traffic difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving....

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society: Photos Needed
Feb10

Hopkins County Genealogical Society: Photos Needed

The Hopkins County Genealogical Society needs your help. They are looking for Pre-1930’s photographs related to Hopkins County families, homes, businesses, business people, churches, and street scenes. They will scan your photos to preserve them for future generations. Some may be used in their soon to be published book pertaining to 1914 Sulphur Springs, due out later this year. Please bring your snapshots, old post card photos, and...

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Senior Night Game Provides Wildcats Opportunity to Secure District Title
Feb10

Senior Night Game Provides Wildcats Opportunity to Secure District Title

The #14 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team took another step toward a district championship as they defeated Greenville, 75-42 on the road Friday night. The Wildcats can wrap up a rare district championship Tuesday night at home on senior night against Hallsville. The Wildcats build a lead throughout the night outscoring the Lions in each quarter. It was 18-9 after one quarter, 34-20 at halftime, 52-31 after three quarters and...

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Lady Cats Basketball Plays Poteet in Bi-District Monday
Feb10

Lady Cats Basketball Plays Poteet in Bi-District Monday

The Texas High Lady Tigers made some key plays down the stretch to squeeze by the #14 ranked Lady Cats’ basketball team, 64-61 at Paris Friday night to take the top seed in the district in the playoffs. Texas High will play Highland Park. The Lady Cats, a second seed, will meet Mesquite Poteet in a bi-district game Monday at 7 p.m. at Emory Rains. With the Lady Cats up by 2 points in the game’s final seconds, Texas High...

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Alvarez, Tavera Hat-tricks Assure Wildcat Soccer Win
Feb10

Alvarez, Tavera Hat-tricks Assure Wildcat Soccer Win

The Wildcats’ soccer team scored early and often in a 10-1 romp over Texas High Friday night at Prim Stadium. Johnathan Alvarez and Angel Tavera had three goal hat tricks. Kevin Yanez scored two goals. Alex Diosdado and Eduardo Ramirez had one goal each. Tavera, D.J. Abron and Enrique Arellano had one assist apiece. The Wildcats improved to 2-1 in district play. Their season record is now 9-7. The Wildcats have a bye next...

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