City of Dallas Confirmed Struck By Ransomware, Shutting Down Several IT Services
May 4, 2023- Dallas Texas has confirmed Wednesday to have been struck by a ransomware attack which caused several IT based services to shut down. The Dallas Police Department was also affected by this attack which led to 911 dispatchers having to write down received reports for officers rather than submit them via the computer-assisted dispatch system. The Dallas County Police Department’s website was also offline for part of...
Texas Utility Commission Push For More Gas-Powered Electricity In Light Of Threats Of Summer Power Outages
May 4, 2023- Public Utility Commission Chair Peter Lake on Wednesday warned that Texas’ main power grid is at risk for outages this summer if wind turbines don’t produce enough electricity when it’s needed. He further explained that more on-demand power sources, such as natural-gas-fueled power plants or batteries need to be built to make the grid more reliable. Lawmakers are evaluating a new economic tool that Lake’s agency approved,...
National Day Of Prayer May 4th 2023
May 3, 2023 – National Day of Prayer will be held on Celebration Plaza May 4th starting at 6pm and going through 7:30pm. The First Thursday of May The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The National Day of Prayer Task...
Meal A Day And Senior Citizen Center Calendar May 8-12th, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of May 8-12, 2023 includes: MONDAY, May 8 – Breaded Catfish Nuggets, Carrot Salad and Corn TUESDAY, May 9 – Asian Drumsticks, Napa Cabbage and Rice WEDNESDAY, May 10 – Meatloaf, Mashed...
Evening Chapel Celebrates 150 Years with May 28, 2023 Homecoming
May 3, 2023 – Evening Chapel Church at 199 Putman St in Sulphur Springs will be celebrating 150 years of worship. Everyone is invited to attend the 2023 Homecoming on Sunday May 28, 2023 starting 3PM. Even if you have moved away, or joined another church, please join in on this Special Day. For more information please call, 903 513 9227. Evening Chapel in Sulphur Springs, TX
Texas House Passes Legislation To Create Historic Texas Land And Water Conservation Fund
May 3, 2023- With an overwhelming vote of 131-13, the Texas House passed HB 3165 to create the Texas Land and Water Conservation Fund. The vote follows a 139-2 vote for HJR 138, which would put the fund on the November ballot as a constitutional amendment, allowing Texas voters to declare their support for conserving land and water for future generations. The legislation will now proceed to the Senate for a vote. District 2...
Sulphur Springs City Council Denies Rezoning Ordinance
May 3, 2023- Sulphur Springs City Council voted on City Ordinance No. 2832 ZC# 230402 a rezoning request by Collyn Seth McDaniel. The rezoning request would change a portion of the property at 928 College and 934 College Street that abuts Putman Street containing approximately 1.74 acres from single family to multi-family. Council member Tommy Harris spoke on his disapproval of the ordinance, stating that the intent of the developers...
Jim Chapman Lake/Cooper Dam Stilling Basin/Outlet Area to Close Temporarily
May 3, 2023- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers officials with the Fort Worth District, announced today that starting May 8, the Stilling Basin/Outlet Area at Jim Chapman Lake will be closed temporarily for repaving of the parking lot. For the safety of the public and work crews, the Stilling Basin/Outlet Area will be closed for approximately 30 to 45 days for fishing and all recreation activities. The lower road below the dam leading to the...
Fall Enrollment at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
FALL ENROLLMENT Jermaine Cleveland of Sulphur Springs, right, discusses enrollment with PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Financial Advisor Elizabeth Joslin as he prepares to attend the Sulpur Springs campus this fall. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs fall enroll
A&M-Commerce to Hold Spring 2023 Commencement on May 12 and 13
COMMERCE, TX—A&M-Commerce will hold Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Candidates include 515 master’s students, 26 doctoral students and 722 undergraduate students. From these students, 370 will graduate with academic distinction, including 110 cum laude, 139 magna cum laude and 121 summa cum laude. All ceremonies will be conducted in the University Field House at 1804 Lee Street,...
