Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 05-08-2023 – 05-14-2023
Arrests: Jaume, Aliceli, 47 years of age, of Dallas, was arrested 5-10-2023 for DWLI with No Insurance and Possession of Dangerous Drug. Darst, Clayton, 50 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 5-11-2023 on a Smith County Warrant for DWI 1 st . Tully, James, 55 years of age, of Mt. Vernon, was arrested on 5-12-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1 –B>=1G<4G. Thomas, Julie, 41 years of age, of Winnsboro, was...
Bees like to Play???
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener We’ve all watched native, bumble and honey bees go about their daily task of gathering nectar and pollen before heading back to the hive to do wonderful things with the gatherings. Though we seldom pay attention, wasps, yellowjackets, and hornets all do the same. It’s almost as if they are programmed to be robots in accomplishing their tasks. BUT, as we are slowly learning, all of them...
Lady Cats Softball Sweeps Van, Heading to Regional Semifinals
Coach David Carrillo and his program are headed back to to the Regional Semifinals for the first time since 2021 after sweeping Van in the third round, 2-0 and 9-1 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sulphur Springs plays Aubrey (31-6) in a best of three series running Wed-Friday, May 17-19. All games begin at 6:30 P.M. in Princeton. The Lady Cats put themselves in a very good position to move on from the Regional Quarterfinals after shutting...
Paris District Road Report for May 15, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 15, 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 as...
Paris Junior College Baseball wins Region XIV North Championship
Paris Junior College Public Information Services PJC Baseball wins Region XIV North Championship, off to “Super Regional” Fresh from winning the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIV – North Regional Baseball Championship, Paris Junior College’s baseball team heads to Brenham to play Blinn College in a best of three series for the Region XIV Super Regional and a chance to go to the NJCAA World Series in...
Upcoming Greenville Air Show
May 12, 2023 – Greenville Texas will be hosting an air show with historic and vintage aircraft this month as the Commemorative Air Force hosts the Barnstormer Saturday Fly-In. The event is scheduled 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 at Majors Field, the City of Greenville Municipal Airport. Admission and parking are free for the show, which will include a variety of craft presented by the Commemorative Air Force, the largest flying museum...
Paris Junior College Welding Department in Sulphur Springs
GRINDING Harlie J. Harred, a pipe welding student from Dike, grinds on a weld test coupon in the welding shop at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center while instructor John Plemons observes her progress. To learn more about the welding program visit the PJC web site at www.parisjc.edu or call Plemons at 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Harlie J welding
Sulphur Springs FFA Banquet Photos And Outcomes
Four Judging Teams made it to the State Contest this year: Jordan VanWinkle earned 1st place High Point Individual in the State of Texas for Ag Sales, Tripp Smith earned 8th overall Individual in the State of Texas for Dairy Judging. Roughly $4,000.00 in scholarships and awards from our chapter program were given out to students. In addition, Wayne Hinton, Tripp Smith, and Rebekah Stanley...
Juneteenth Celebration Set For June 17-18, 2023
May 10, 2023- Juneteenth is right around the corner June 17th and 18th. It will be held at Pacific Park once again. Many events will take place over the two days of celebration. Those events are as follows: June 17th: Juneteenth Marathon Run – 7 am Juneteenth Parade – 11am Juneteenth Picnic – 1 pm Music, Games, & fun, bring your lawn chairs – 6 pm June 18th : Juneteenth Celebration of Gospel, Featuring...
Texas House’s Version Of The Senate’s School Voucher Bill Would Reduce The Program’s Scope And Replace The STAAR Test
May 10, 2023- The Texas House education committee is planning to vote Wednesday on a new 80-page version of the Senate’s priority school voucher program proposal, which would drastically limit the scope, make changes to the state’s standardized test and remove the bill’s restriction on teaching about gender and sexual orientation. Senate Bill 8, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, passed the Senate last month....
