Watch for Intersection Changes at FM 69 and SH 11 in Como
NEWS RELEASE PARIS DISTRICTTim McAlavy(903) [email protected] Watch for Intersection Changes at FM 69 and SH 11 in Como June 13, 2022, PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that work to create a four-way stop at the intersection of FM 69 and State Highway 11 in Como, Texas, in Hopkins County is set for July 6. TxDOT will place stop signs necessary to convert this intersection to a four-way...
Dinner Bell Menu for June 15, 2022
Members of The First Presbyterian Church have supported the Dinner Bell ministry since it was founded! We are extremely grateful for their interest and monetary gifts to The Dinner Bell! GRAB AND GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Lasagna with Zucchini Slices and Lasagna...
2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade, Junior Dairy Show Great Successes
Festival Heats Up Saturday With Hot Air Balloon Rally & Glow, Milking Contest The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade was a huge hit, the Junior Dairy Show a great success and the milking contest included a few surprises. The second day of Hopkins County Dairy Festival dawned brightly, with lots of color, and black and white cows and ice cream décor galore. Even without the extreme heat advisory issued for the weekend, there...
Kid Fish with the Ranger at Cooper Lake
Meet at the Heron Harbor Fishing Wall – 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022. The wall is in the Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit. Bring your own fishing gear, no pole, no worries. We have a few fishing poles available to borrow. No experience needed! Cooper Lake Sunrise Cost: Park programs are open to the public and free with park entrance fee ($5 per persons ages 13 and up; children 12 and under are always...
Meal A Day Menu – June 13-17, 2022
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 June 13-17, 2022 includes: Monday – Beef Stroganoff, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Oven Omelet with Ham, Blue Berry Muffins and Fruit Cup.Wednesday – Chicken and Dumplings, Tossed Salad and Crackers.Thursday –...
Paris District Road Report for June 13, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 13, 2022. 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...
2022 Dairy Festival Takes Flight Friday With Ribbon Cutting, Hot Air Balloons
Festival Continues Saturday with Parade, Jr. Dairy Show, Milking Contest, More Hot Air Balloons The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival took flight Friday with a ribbon cutting and Hot Air Balloon Rally and Glow. The 12 Dairy Festival Queen Coronation Pageant contestants gathered with 2019 Queen Rachel Bramlett, DF Board and Chamber of Commerce Board members, and community residents on Celebration Plaza at noon June 10, 2022, for the...
4 Veterans Recognized For Participation In DFW Honor Flight
Four local veterans were recognized Thursday for participation in a DFW Honor Flight. Troy Gilbreath made the trip to the national’s Capital last fall, but was honored along with Philip Gabbert, Richard Patterson and Gene White on June 9, 2022, on Celebration Plaza at send off celebration for their Honor Flight 47, which departed early Friday morning from DFW. Hopkins County send off and recognition for three Sulphur Springs...
Gina Law’s Retirement, Appointment Of New Director Announced For Lake Country CASA
News Release – June 10, 2022 In the 32 years since Lake Country Child Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was founded, the group has only had two executive directors. CASA’s current director, Gina Law, has served 21 of those years, fiercely supporting and upholding children’s rights. Now, she is ready to pass the torch. Lake Country CASA’s new Executive Director Amy Glenn with her family (Courtesy photo) “I have looked for...
2022 Dairy Festival Parade To Be Held Saturday, But Parade Route Shorter This Year
The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade will be held this Saturday, but those planning to attend should be aware, the parade route will be shorter this year. Rachel Bramlett’s parade entry in 2019, the year she competed and won the Hopkins County Dairy Festival Pageant. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Buford Park, depart down Connally Street, turn at Celebration Plaza onto Gilmer Street,...
