Texas Parks And Wildlife Commissioners Authorize Preserving State Park
June 12, 2023- At a special meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorized Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to file a petition for condemnation and pursue acquisition at fair market value of approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County to preserve Fairfield Lake State Park and Fairfield Lake for public use. Commissioners also instructed TPWD Executive Director David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. to prepare a commission policy...
Paris Junior College Announces Students on President’s and Dean’s Lists
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that thanks to their dedication and hard work, 243 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the Spring 2023 semester.To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours. Those on the Dean’s List must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15...
Saturday’s Parade, Junior Dairy Show Successes for 2023 Hopkins County Dairy Festival
Festival Heats Up Saturday With Hot Air Balloon Rally & Glow, Milking Contest The 2023 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade was a huge hit, the Junior Dairy Show a great success and the milking contest included a few surprises. The second day of Hopkins County Dairy Festival dawned somewhat eerily, with lots of color, and black and white cows and ice cream décor galore. As the parade progressed though, darker clouds encompassed...
Paris District Road Report for June 12, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 12, 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...
Come to the Ice Cream Freeze Off Today at 5:00pm!
The annual Ice Cream Freeze Off will be held today, June 10th,, beginning at 5:00pm. Tickets go on sale at 4:30pm. $5.00 gets you your own bowl and spoon. Then you will have your choice from 53 Ice Cream Freezers. The Ice Cream Freeze Off event has been moved inside the Shannon Oaks Church building, due to the chance of rain. Weather can’t stop the tradition of the Ice Cream Freeze Off! Tell your friends, family,...
Paris Junior College is Holding Kids College for Four Fun-Filled Days
PJC holding Kid’s College July 10-13 Paris Junior College is holding Kids College for four fun-filled days July 10-13, 2023. Classes for children in kindergarten through fifth grade will address a wide range of interests. Courses include Cooks ‘N Books; First Aid: What’s the BIG Deal?; FUN with Science!; Give Me a “C” Give Me a “HEER”; It’s TEE Time!; Junkyard Wars; Junior Historian; Mad Science!; Martial Arts; Math ‘N Crafts; Music;...
Lil 4’s Club Summer Lunch Giveaway
June 9, 2023 – The Lil 4s Club has been passing out lunch bags to kids this summer. They are currently looking for sponsors to help with chips, lunch meat, snacks, juice and anything that will go into brown bags. The Lil 4’s Club is a non-profit after-school organization that serves children ages 2-18. The President of Lil 4’s is Letitia Conliffe and Vice President is Sandra Cummings, both of Sulphur Springs. Kids gather...
Texas Lawmakers Stop Funding For Child ID Kits After Investigation Discovers Their Ineffectiveness
June 9, 2023- Texas Lawmakers for months have been on track to use millions to continue distributing child identification kits to Texas schoolchildren. In April the Texas House and Senate both approved preliminary budgets that included money for the National Child Identification Program’s Kits. However, investigations into the company quickly discovered that the there was no evidence that the kits helped locate children at all...
Putt Putt And Pies With Pops
June 9, 2023- Putt Putt and Pies with Pops, an event hosted by Family First Home Health And Hospice, will be held at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center on Monday. Bring dad, grandpa, and kids and grandkids for games, pies and coffee and even win some prizes! Lets celebrate all the dads! Held on Monday, June 12 at 11am. Located at 150 Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Welcomes Father Justin Wylie
June 9, 2023- CHRISTUS Mother Frances invites you to meet and greet Father Justin Wylie. Father Wylie is the new Pastoral/Spiritual Care Program Manager. This is a come and go event, and refreshments will be served for all those who are to attend. The event will be held Tuesday, June 13 from 4-6pm at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Medical Plaza 113 Airport Rd.
