Tina Young Becomes the First African American Woman to Serve as Postmaster for Sulphur Springs Texas
August 21, 2023 – On Friday, August 18th, 2023, the community gathered in a courtroom in the Sulphur Springs City Hall to witness history. On this past Friday, Tina Young took the Oath Of Office as, not only Sulphur Springs’ 25th Postmaster, but also as the first African American Woman to hold the position. Sulphur Springs City Manager, Marc Maxwell, served as Master of Ceremonies and guided the day’s special...
Keeping Ants Off Your Vegetable Plants
By: David Wall Sometimes it seems like gardens were invented just to give ants a homebase! Ants in large numbers can eat vegetable limbs, leaves, flowers andfruit. Further, they can play havoc on newly transplanted seedlings aswell as feeding on your vegetable plant roots. On top of this, large antcolonies can drain all of the underground moisture as well. Yes, insecticides are available, but they can make matters worse bykilling...
Paris District Road Report for week of August 21, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 21, 2023. 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...
Texas 4-H is Like a Club for Kids and Teens, and it’s BIG! by Mario Villarino
Texas 4-H is like a club for kids and teens ages 5-18, and it’s BIG! It’s the largest youth development program in Texas with more than 550,000 youth each year. No matter where you live or what you like to do, Texas 4-H has something that lets you be a better you! You may think 4-H is only for your friends with animals, but it’s so much more! You can do activities like shooting sports, food science, healthy living, robotics, fashion,...
It’s Now Time to Register for Fall Classes at Paris Junior College
GETTING STARTED LaDaria Hill of Sulphur Springs is getting started at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center with the help of Paris Junior College EOC Coordinator Courtney Boehlar, standing. Enrollment for the fall semester is underway at the campus. Call 903-885-1232 for information. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Courtney advising
Dinner Bell Menu For August 23, 2023
Today we honor and recognize the service of the Hopkins County United Way to our great communities in Hopkins County. Together we are UNITED to care for the needs of our neighbors. The portion of the funds collected and distributed to Dinner Bell buys groceries and supplies to prepare weekly meals. Thank you to the local United Way organization and workers. A big thank you to ALL citizens who participate in the United Way campaign. ...
Governor Abbott, TXDOT Announce Record $142 Billion Transportation Investment
Aug. 18, 2023 AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure. The record investment includes the unanimous adoption of the $100 billion 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for transportation projects to enhance safety, improve congestion and connectivity, and preserve Texas roadways. This...
Learn More About Doing Genealogical Research at the Lunch and Learn Event August 23rd
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites everyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join them Wednesday, August 23rd. Bring a sack lunch, salad, or drive-through meal and meet with the Genealogical Society from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. This month during “Lunch &...
Texas Attorney General Shoots Down Franklin County’s Fight Against Solar Plant
August 17, 2023 – Angela Comenero who is serving as provisional attorney general for the State of Texas dealt a blow this week to nearby Franklin County who has been searching for solutions to fight proposed solar plants. Angry residents in Franklin County have asked their county commissioners to impose restrictions on proposed solar farms in their county, including a 180-day moratorium on commercial solar development. The...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society and Hopkins County Historical Society Annual Joint Meeting to be held August 24, 2023
It is time again for the Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s annual joint meeting with the Hopkins County Historical Society. This year it will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Winifred Building at Heritage Park, 416 Jackson Street North, Sulphur Springs, Texas. (This event replaces our regular third Thursday meeting held at the library)!Once again Paula Altenbaumer will be portraying...
