PJC Third Baseman Drafted by New York Yankees
Beau Brewer of McKinney, Texas, who has finished up a stellar sophomore year at Paris Junior College, was drafted in the 19th round by the New York Yankees. “I give a big shout-out to Paris Junior College. I owe my career and my life to ya’ll,” said Brewer. “It’s been a blessing to have this opportunity to play professional baseball. Coming out of high school I didn’t have much. Coach [Clay] Cox gave me the opportunity to play...
Parents of Cumby High School Volleyball And Cross Country Team Members Asked Attend July 28 Meeting
CISD FFA Plans Back To School Bash, Class of 2023 Hold Pain Your Own parking Spot Fundraiser, Cheerleaders Offer Spirit Wear For Fans With school only 2 weeks away, Cumby ISD students, staff and friends will want to make note of several upcoming activities and dates. Parents of Cumby High School Volleyball and Cross Country teams are asked to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, in the new gym in readiness for the season....
Como-Pickton Cheer Squads Earn Bid To Nationals, All American Nominations
Como-Pickton cheer squads earned honors at competition earlier this month, including All American nominations, and bids to nationals. Eagle Mascots also were recognized at the cheer event. Como-Pickton High School Cheerleading squad The CPHS Varsity Cheerleaders won an award for most improved squad, received a superior rating on their Band Chant, an excellent rating on their Game Day material, and a Spirit Stick. The squad also earned...
Sulphur Bluff ISD Begins Class Aug. 8, And, After 2 Weeks Will Have 4 Days of Classes Weekly
Sulphur Bluff ISD will begin classes on Aug. 8 this year, and after 2 weeks will be trying something new — classes will only be held 4 days a week after that. That’s right, students will not report for classes nor will buses run on Fridays after the second week of school. School officials in the spring held an informational presentation for parents, then in March asked SBISD families to complete an online survey to share their...
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Supports ESA’s New Common Names For Three Hornet Species
USDA APHIS News Release WASHINGTON – The Entomological Society of America (ESA) announced “northern giant hornet” as the common name for Vespa mandarinia (Asian giant hornet) in their list of “Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms” on July 25. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) supports ESA’s plans to adopt this new common name, as well as new common names for two additional...
Northeast Texas WDA Unemployment Rates Rose In June 2022, But Remain Lower Than June 2021 Rates
Unemployment in Northeast Texas Workforce Development area rose for the second consecutive month, but the June 2022 unemployment rates were still below June 2021 unemployment rates for all nine counties in the WDA. Franklin and Hopkins continued in June 2022 to have the lowest unemployment rates in NETWDA and both county’s 3.5% unemployment rates are still below the overall state unemployment rate of 4.4% for June 2022,...
2022-2023 Back To School Events Planned At SSHS
The Sulphur Springs High School principal’s office today announced several back to school events planned to get SSHS students ready for the 2022-2023 school year. Events begin next week, and classes will begin on Aug. 17, 2022. Sulphur Springs High School main entrance First, SSHS administration reminds that all students should be verified in Skyward, making the new school year ready to roll. Any who have not verified and...
Blood Sugar Woes in the Middle of the Night?
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Family and Community Health Agent If you have diabetes, you might have encountered the dreaded “dawn phenomenon.” If your blood sugar is higher when you wake up in the morning than when you went to bed, you may be experiencing this effect. Your body naturally releases certain hormones to stimulate the body prior to waking up (beginning around 4 a.m. in order to prepare...
July 27 Chamber Connection: Stew Sponsorships Letters Go Out Next Week; Vendors Market, Cook Team Apps Available
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Registration for the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, set for Oct. 22, is open. To register, go online to the Chamber’s website at HopkinsChamber.org/stewcooks, email [email protected] or call 903-885-6515. The cost to enter is $100 per stew pot, with $150 coming from the sponsor to pay for ingredients. This year, stew...
2 Women Arrested On 1 Controlled Substance Charge Each
Two women were arrested by deputies over the past 4 days on 1 controlled substance charge each, according to arrest reports. Hillcrest Drive Traffic Stop Lesa Danielle Burns AKA Lisa Danielle Dick and Lesa Danielle Dick Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson stopped a Dodge Ram pickup at 6:33 a.m. July 22, 2022, on South Hillcrest Drive south of Houston Street for a defective tail light and an expired...
