Paris District Road Report for February 20, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 20, 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...
Trading Post for February 17, 2023
Looking for mature person to dog sit my small dog on the occasions I am out of town. Preferably at your residence but will consider mine. $30 per night at your residence. For more details please call or text 903-439-5055. Antique dresser with mirror, chest of drawers and night stand with drawers matching set nice condition green in color 300.00 for all 903-951-3970 4 foot metal wagon wheel, $75; 3.3 cu. ft. Frigidaire mini fridge,...
Meal-A-Day Menu And Senior Citizen Center Calendar Feb. 20-24, 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 Feb. 20-24, 2023 includes:MONDAY, Feb. 20- Tuna Noodle Casserole, Broccoli and a Roll TUESDAY, Feb. 21- Catfish Nuggets, Hushpuppies and Coleslaw WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22- BBQ Rope Sausage, Black-Eye Peas and...
Senior Style Mardi Gras Party
Feb. 16, 2023- Sulphur Springs Senior Center will be hosting a Mardi Gras party on Feb 21 at 11am. The Senior Center will be having jambalaya, dirty rice and king cake for all participants. Games and prizes will also be available at the party. This event is being planned, prepared and executed by the FCCLA of North Hopkins Highschool for the seniors to enjoy. The Sulphur Springs Senior Center is located at 150 Martin Luther King Jr...
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Feb. 15, 2023- Kiwanis members met Wednesday to discuss their upcoming annual pancake breakfast. The pancake breakfast will be taking place on Feb. 18 from 7am to 1pm at the Sulphur Springs Civic Center, members of Kiwanis will be cooking it up for all those who are coming down to fill their bellies. Members of the Sulphur Springs High School Key club will also be helping out with the breakfast. Tickets will be sold at the door and...
A Proud Navy Veteran, a Hero of Our Nation, and his Family, are Now in Need
At just 25 years old, John Guy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes shortly after he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. Diabetes is a difficult disease to manage, but John, due to his personal discipline, was able to handle this disease most of his life. He persevered with strength of mind to create a beautiful life with a loving family—his wife Carol, four children, and plenty of adoring grandchildren. In the early years of...
NETLA Show February 23-25, 2023, by Mario Villarino
Feb. 14, 2023- Texas is unmatched in youth livestock project ownership and participation. Students engaging in this project gain invaluable life skills such as work ethic, responsibility and accountability. Supporters of these exceptional youth invest nearly $100 million annually in the futures of these young agriculturalists. What can become lost in a barn full of livestock, exhibitors, trophies, banners, buckles, premiums and...
Trees Not wanted in Your Yard
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Advice on what NOT to plant in your yard! Silver maple. Fast growing shade tree, with weak wood prone to breaking in wind. Roots love sewage pipes. Well known for cracking driveways & sidewalks. Ash trees. Sturdy, tough, well-liked tree, and property value increaser.. Unfortunately, the Emerald ash borer is on track to eliminate the species. Quaking Aspen. Not much of a problem in our...
Chamber Connection – Feb. 15
Those who have tickets to the sold-out Chamber of Commerce’s annual Membership Banquet on Thursday will want to get there early to look at, at potentially purchase, artwork that will be displayed. This year’s theme of “A Night at the Gallery” will include dozens of works of art, some of which will be for sale by local professional and amateur artists. The Chamber will help facilitate their sale after the banquet has concluded. The...
Como-Pickton CISD Band Booster Bingo Night
Feb. 14, 2023- Como-Pickton CISD Band Booster Club is hosting a Bingo Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 4th. All proceeds will go to the marching band program to help fund new props, a new band trailer and scholarships for the students within the program. Several prizes will be available for all to win, from Rough Riders tickets to bounce house rental, everyone will have a fair chance of winning. Cards start selling at 5:30 pm for...
