National Senior Citizen Day is Monday August 21, 2023
Stop by the Sulphurs Springs Senior Center on Monday for a little exercise and a chance to win a door prize. For more information call Dawna at 903 885 1661.
What is Beep Baseball?
Beep baseball is the equivalent of America’s favorite pastime for the blind or visually impaired, but with a few differences: There are only two bases; first and third. The bases, which emit a beeping sound, are about four feet tall. Players run toward the beeping base after the ball is hit. The catcher and pitcher are in the batter’s team; they are both sighted. There are six fielders in a team, and all of them are blind or visually...
Trading Post for August 16, 2023
Electric lift chair with remote in good condition. 903 243 4126. A new pair of TOMMY HILFIGER Logo Crisscross Sandal blue and white size 9, asking $25, also a new still in package 3-D Rubiks Revolution cube with 6 electronic games asking $13 and Black Original AB A Bellucci purse Superb handbag by A. Bellucci, made in Italy, with a clean and striking striped look alternating black leather and black calf hair. Monochrome black leather...
Veteran Meal-A-Day Volunteer Driver Plans to Leave
August 16, 2023 – With eleven years of Meal-A-Day delivery experience, this college bound volunteer will leave us… someday. Her delivery efforts began with her mother at the wheel. Now old enough to drive on her own, she continues to serve others. Soon she will head off to college, possibly Yale. (Notice the shirt.) Anyone can make a difference at Meal-A-Day. You can drive, navigate, cook, or donate to the effort. If you...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society and Hopkins County Historical Society Annual Joint Meeting to be held August 24, 2023
It is time again for the Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s annual joint meeting with the Hopkins County Historical Society. This year it will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Winifred Building at Heritage Park, 416 Jackson Street North, Sulphur Springs, Texas. (This event replaces our regular third Thursday meeting held at the library)!Once again Paula Altenbaumer will be portraying...
The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum has a new Interactive Sports Wall for the Kids to Check Out
(August 15 Commerce, Texas) Bringing a new dimension to the exhibits at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is MultiBall, an interactive sports wall. This gaming platform makes sports more attractive for all ages. With precision sensors and motion tracking, MultiBall provides a variety of fun games for all ages. This exhibit will be officially opened on Wednesday, August 23 at 10:30 AM. ...
TXDOT, Law Enforcement Step up Effort to Curb Drunk Driving
New law also takes effect Sept. 1 targeting drunk drivers who kill parents of young children Aug. 15, 2023 AUSTIN — As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. Texas law enforcement agencies are among those that will increase their efforts to pull over motorists...
Trading Post for August 15, 2023
a Sabatier 14-piece stainless steel hollow knife block set, block color is black, asking. $20, call 903-440-5523 for pic or question, if no answer please leave message Needing to buy 50 to 100 rolls of coastal round bales of hay to be delivered call 903-348-1738 2 large black cast iron skillet and a cast iron pot with lid and handle all in good condition asking $55 for both or can buy separate call or text 903-440-5523 for pics or...
Paris District Road Report for week of August 14, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 14, 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...
FBI Seeks Victims in Investor or Other Financial Scams
August 11, 2023 – With the recent indictment of a local resident for what the Federal Bureau of Investigations is calling an investment scam, the Dallas FBI office is still looking for victims of this or any other scam from local residents. George Lewis Parsons, Jr. was indicted on July 12, 2023 on six counts of wire fraud totaling $3 million. Parsons and his attorney are set to respond to the federal court on August 14, 2023...
