EF-2 Tornado Destroyed Four Homes in Franklin County
First spotted by the National Weather Service in a rural area in Southeast Hopkins County, an EF-2 tornado caused damage as it moved through Franklin County, Saturday, December 12, 2015. The storm took a path in the area of County Road SW 3190 and SW 3170 off FM 900 west of Purley. Four homes were destroyed with other homes and two dairy operations suffering major damages. Two people were treated and released from Trinity Mother...
Tornado Warning for Southeastern Hopkins County
A tornado warning has been issued for southeastern Hopkins County until 5 p.m. Saturday, December 12. Radar has indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing atornado was located near Purley or 9 miles north of Winnsboro moving north at 40 mph.Flaying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile Homes will be damaged. Windows and vehicles may be damaged as well. This warning includes Interstate 30 between...
South Sulphur River Flood Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the South Sulphur River area including Delta and northern Hopkins County. The warning is set for Saturday morning, December 12, through the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 15 or until cancelled. The river should rise above flood stage by Sunday after midnight and continue to riseto a crest near 19 feet by Sunday evening. The river should fall below flood stage...
PJC Names Leader of Promise Scholar
Paris Junior College student Cameron Copeland has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as a 2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. “PJC is honored to have our second student in as many years selected as a Leaders of Promise Scholar,” said PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “The academic programs offered at PJC attract some very talented students with huge potential. Cameron is very...
Meal A Day Menu December 14th – December 18th
Meal A Day Menu December 14th – December 18th Monday Beef Patty Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Normandy Vegetables Roll Tuesday Chicken Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Toast Wednesday Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos (Lettuce, Tomato and Onions) Refried Beans Chips and Hot Sauce Thursday Chicken and Dumplings Tossed Salad Crackers Friday Apricot Glazed Chicken Breast Macaroni and Cheese Broccoli...
Ten Wildcats Named to 15-5A All-District Football Team
A total of ten Wildcats made the 15-5A All-District Football Team selected by the district’s coaches at a meeting Thursday in Texarkana. All four playoff teams from the district won at least one playoff game. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens announced the names Friday morning: Offense: Second Team Offensive Line: Spencer Bramlett Honorable Mention Offensive Line: Gideon Gregory Defense: Second Team Safety: Keylon...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Win Thursday Tourney Games
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats won tournament games Thursday. The Wildcats defeated Garrison, 63-38 in their first game in a tournament at Central Heights in Nacogdoches. Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats got off to a slow start in the game but then had a great second half. The Wildcats were led by Keaston Willis who scored 21 points. Trenton Brock added 9. Zach Haywood and Garrett Jones scored 7 points each and Bubba Hall...
Thursday Night Shooting Near Texas A & M-Commerce
Two people were taken to Dallas Parkland Hospital after a shooting Thursday night in Commerce near the Texas A&M-Commerce campus. The wounded were initially taken to Hunt Regional Medical Center before they were transferred to Dallas. The shooting occurred shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday in the 1300 block of Lee Street near Washington, about 1 block east of the university campus. Multiple shots were fired. Indications are the...
Strong Arm Robbery at VFW Post Similar to Last Year’s VFW Robbery
Two men robbed the VFW Post #8560 in Sulphur Springs shortly before 9:30 a.m. Friday morning. Police Detective Sgt. Bo Fox said two males wearing hoodies entered the VFW and strong arm forced a female into a freezer area before taking two bags of money and leaving the scene. Fox stated they are studying the video and have searched the area but nothing has been found late Friday morning. The incident happening during daylight hours...
Sign Variance Considered For Possible Local Starbucks
Sulphur Springs Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will consider a variance to the city sign ordinance for property located at 1320 South Broadway. The request is being made to increase the height and size of a proposed sign. The sign ordinance states that the sign at this location can only be 24 feet tall. The request seeks an 85 feet sign. The hardship noted is a lack of visibility from the interstate. Starbucks could come to...
