Bottled Water Distribution for Cumby Residents Affected by Outage
January 17, 2024 – As water woes continue in Cumby, fire department personnel continue to hand out bottled water for residents affected by the outage. Repairs are ongoing for the water system, but as the outage continues into the evening hours, fire department personnel have set up a command station on Main St. in Cumby across from City Hall to distribute bottled water for those who are without.
Winnsboro Christus Hospital Donates to Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center
January 17, 2024 – For eight years, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro has held their annual Christmas Wreath silent auction to raise money for Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center. The wreaths are donated by businesses, community members, and CHRISTUS Associates. Once they are collected, they are auctioned off with all proceeds donated to NETCAC. This year, the auction raised $2,000 to be donated. The Northeast...
Plant Carrots Now! From Master Gardener David Wall
January 16, 2024 – OK, why grow carrots when they’re so easy to pick up at the grocery store already peeled, cut into bite sized morsels, cleaned and packaged? Well, I have to admit, these are pretty good reasons for using the grocery store. On the other hand, growing them for self and the needy provides a great service and satisfaction for the grower. Many of us had grandparents who gardened and tried to instill a...
Two Black Corvettes Brave the Weather As Their Fate is Determined
January 15, 2024 – Two high value sports cars await their fate outside in the elements as their future is sorted out by law enforcement. The two Chevrolet Corvettes, both black, have been secured behind a chain-link fence for over a week after being towed from a Sulphur Springs residence as suspected stolen vehicles. Although the years of the vehicles are unknown, one C7 example is a Z06 model making it’s possible year...
Odessa Woman Arrested For Felony DWI Involving Small Child
January 15, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a Como Street Business over the weekend in response to a call about a suspicious vehicle at the business. The caller knew that the car was unfamiliar and knew the driver was not employed by the business. Upon arrival, officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver was slow to react and appeared to have trouble operating the vehicle. As officers approached the...
TAMU-C Closed Tuesday Due to Weather
January 15, 2024 – Due to the adverse winter weather conditions and to help ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus and Dallas site will be closed tomorrow Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Bell Concrete Sponsors the January 27th Gala
Our friends at Bell Concrete know how important a good foundation is for a house and a healthy community! We appreciate them for helping us to build a strong Hopkins County Health Care Foundation by sponsoring the January 27 Gala! Visit LOLGala2024.GiveSmart.com for more information about the Gala. Pictured here are Gala Chair John Sellers and Bell Concrete’s Matt Jasmer. Bell Concrete and the Hopkins County Health...
SSISD Cancels Tuesday Classes, Delayed Start For Wednesday
SSISD Logo January 15, 2024 – Superintendent Deana Steeber has cancelled all classes for Tuesday, January 16th in anticipation of the roads still being slick from the winter storm in Hopkins County. In addition, a two-hour delay start time for Wednesday, January 17th has been scheduled.
Paris District Road Report for week of January 15, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 15, 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...
Paris Junior College Spring Classes Slated for Tuesday Start
Weather may be a complication January 12, 2024 – Weather in northeast Texas can pose challenges to scheduled events – such as the beginning of the spring semester at Paris Junior college on Tuesday, January 16. The College will get the word out about delayed openings or closures in several ways: www.parisjc.edu, PJC social media, notice to local media outlets, and students and employees may sign up for Dragon Alerts....
