Paris Junior College’s TRIO Upward Bound Student Ethan Dao Selected for Prestigious Gates Scholarship
May 13, 2025 – Paris, Texas – Paris Junior College’s TRIO Upward Bound program is celebrating a tremendous milestone: student Ethan Dao has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Gates Scholarship. This elite, full-ride scholarship is awarded to just 300 exceptional high school seniors nationwide each year, out of thousands of applicants. Dao’s selection is a testament not only to his academic excellence, drive, and...
Vintage Car Show At Heritage Park This Weekend
May 13, 2025 – Antique Car Show coming to Heritage Park, May 16th, 11:30-1:30. The Greenville club is hosting the 71st Texas Tour. They are taking cruises to different locations during their three day event and we are hosting them for a couple of hours before they head out for another destination.
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Chats About an Event May 15th on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. John Mark and Ronnie chat about what wildflowers are in bloom during this time of year, what mulch you should use, a program on lawns Ronnie Wilson will present at the Extension Office on May 15th, 2025, and so much more. Be sure to check out this...
Greenpond Cemetery Society Memorial Day On Sunday
May 12, 2023 – The Greenpond Cemetery Society Memorial Day will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 starting at 10:30AM. Brother Jimmy Rogers will be the speaker and a covered dish luncheon to follow. Any one wanting to mail in donations can do so to the following address: Greenpond Cemetery Association 2283 FM1567 E Como, TX 75431
Pregnant HOV Bill Could Be Troublesome for Police
May 12, 2025 – The Texas House has advanced House Bill 2462, a proposal that would allow pregnant drivers to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes by recognizing an unborn child as a second passenger. Lawmakers framed the measure as a “Mother’s Day gift,” signaling support for expectant mothers and reinforcing Texas’ legal stance on fetal personhood. The bill, authored by Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park), amends current...
Opinion: No Hospital, No Hope: The Fight for Rural Health Care in Texas.
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller May 12, 2025 -As we recognize National Hospital Week, it’s important to honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities healthy. From the nurses who provide compassionate care to the doctors who offer life-saving expertise, our rural hospitals are staffed by incredibly committed individuals who often perform multiple roles to keep everything running...
Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15
May 9, 2025 – AUSTIN – Commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters in the Gulf of America will close 30 minutes after sunset May 15, reopening on a still-to-be determined date in July. While July 15 is the statutory opening date for the gulf season, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division will sample shrimp populations this summer to determine the optimum opening date. The...
This and That for May 2025 From Master Gardener David Wall
Raw onions are delicious but can really can cause strong odors in the house and on your breath. Soak the slices or chopped pieces in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain. The onion flavor will stay without the strong odor. Diluting bleach with water is great for cleaning garden tools. Vinegar is great for removing rust from tools. Beer is a great fertilizer for garden plants, but use it sparingly. Too much...
Paris District Road Report for Week of May 12, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting May 12, 2025. 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...
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation talks Mental Health with Dr. Mary Leshe
May 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation sat down with Dr. Mary Leshe to discuss stereotypes and truths regarding mental health. Dr. Leshe started her practice, Heritage Counseling Center, in 1998 and will be celebrating 27 years of service on the 31st of this month. The first stigma Dr. Leshe wanted to address was the belief that...
