Paris District Road Report for Week of April 1, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 1, 2024. 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...
Wildcats Take on Pleasant Grove in Baseball Competition Saturday, March 30th
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats will take on Pleasant Grove in baseball competition Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Game time is 2:00pm. Head on out to the ballpark at Sulphur Springs High School, or tune in to KSST, 1230AM, for live coverage. KSST will also be streaming the game, live, on our YouTube Channel, and will video the game for playback at a later date and time on Cable Channel...
Miller Grove ISD to Host a Wrestling Event April 13th to Help Raise Funds for Their Theatre Department
March 28, 2024 – Miller Grove ISD will host the King of Sports Championship Wrestling Event Saturday, April 13, 2024. Doors open at 6:30pm, Bell time is 7:00pm. General Admission is $10 online, $15 at the gate. Ringside seating is $15 online, or $20 at the door. Carey Gable is VP of operations. Enjoy an evening of entertainment while supporting the Miller Grove ISD Theatre Department. Everyone is welcome. Miller Grove ISD and...
Trading Post for April 2, 2024
For Sale: Peanuts, 1 pound bags, $5. 4154 FM 71 East, Dike. 903 439 8798 ask for Troy. For Sale: a Ford 4000 tractor. This party is asking $5,500.00 for it. Can be seen in the Winnsboro area. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-717-1194. For Sale 6 foot solid maple table w/ 12″ leaves has 8 chairs and in very good shape $300 Can be seen in Pickton 903-521-0785 For Sale: John Deere 2550 Cab tractor 903-717-1194...
CHRISTUS Health: Prioritize Eye Safety During April Solar Eclipse
March 28, 2024 – (IRVING, Texas) – With so many people looking to the skies on April 8 to view a rare total solar eclipse, the potential for eye injuries is real. Clinicians caution that eclipse viewers should prioritize eye safety and take steps to ensure their eyes are protected. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” said Dr. Damon Smith, an ophthalmologist with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. “We want people to enjoy...
A&M-Commerce Invites you on an Operatic Adventure: “Fantasy & Farce” Opera Scenes Showcase
March 28, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—The Department of Music at Texas A&M University-Commerce invites you to immerse yourself in an enchanting world of “Fantasy & Farce” through its upcoming Opera Scenes Showcase Performance. Taking place on April 12 and April 14 in the Jack & Lou Finney Concert Hall at A&M-Commerce, this performance promises to be an entertaining experience for audiences of all ages. In...
What’s the Best Shovel for Your Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
March 26, 2024 – For most of us, a shovel is a shovel is just a shovel, never mind that there are so many types; short-handled, long-handled, rounded, round-point, flat, ditching, long bladed, trenching, and serrated. Additionally, there’s the digging spade, garden spade, perennial spade, and scoops. They’re made from steel, plastic, stainless steel, carbon fiber, and aluminum. And, there’s the price from under $10 to over...
Another Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Conducted on March 19th
March 25, 2024 – In another episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey with guest Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson, John Mark and Mr. Wilson discuss Spring, what to put out now, a current sale on transplants, and more. Be sure to check it out, you just might learn something! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
A&M-Commerce and Austin Police Department Establish Preferred Path to a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
The partnership provides automatic admission for eligible department employees to obtain a high-value degree with no out-of-pocket expense. March 25, 2024 – AUSTIN, TEXAS: The College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce and the City of Austin, Texas, have partnered to establish a preferred pathway for Austin Police Department officers to earn their Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with an...
Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Master Gardner Ronnie Wilson Conducted March 19th
March 24, 2024 – In this segment of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey conducted on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, John Mark sat down with Hopkins County Master Gardner Ronnie Wilson. Their conversation covered such topics as protecting plants from freezing temperatures, weeds, weed killers, and more. Be sure to check it out! Texas A and M AgriLife Extension Office AM Agrilife...
