Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Septic Systems Schedule By Mario Villarino
Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Septic Systems schedule for September 14, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. Septic systems providing waste management for homes are an important often overseen component providing valuable service to the home operation. To maintain an aerobic treatment unit working properly, Hopkins County requires system service and inspection. An aerobic treatment unit (ATU) consists of several processes that...
September’s Calendar Features Local Events for Fun and Giving
September 2018 is getting off to a running start, with plans for two benefit walks, an awards banquet, a quilt show, a beauty pageant and the brick street vintage market. Here’s the where and when! The Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild’s 19th Annual Quilt Show is a two-day event, to be held inside The Roc of First Baptist Church at 115 Putman Street. Over 120 new and vintage quilts will be hung for display, also quilt vendors...
Kerry Craig Calls 52 Years in Journalism “Fun to Do”
In 52 years as a journalist, Kerry Craig said the high point in his career was March 14, 2001. That Wednesday in March was the day he moved to Sulphur Springs to work for the local newspaper. Craig, who has reported news in radio and print media, said journalists often move from place to place and they evaluate and choose communities where they will exercise their life’s passion. He noted the welcome and reception he received locally...
Chamber Connection August 30, 2018
Tomorrow is the last day for the 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...
PJC Board of Regents Approve 2018-2019 Budget
The 2018-2019 Paris Junior College budget approved this week by the Board of Regents reflects an increase from the previous year due to a projected increase in the federal financial aid pass-through. After learning of the financial aid increase, the Board of Regents gave final approval to a budget totaling $34,543,871. “We anticipate more Pell grants to students, and that is the major increase over last year’s budget,” said PJC...
ICE Raids Load Trail in Sumner; Construction Continues on Sulphur Springs Facility
ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raided the Load Trail facility in Sumner, Texas near Paris Tuesday. Over 160 individuals were detained. According to reports, more than 100 people detained were suspected of using fraudulent identification. The Sumner, Tx facility raided manufactures small trailers. It is a separate manufacturing line than the one being built in Sulphur Springs. The Sulphur Springs facility will build...
Fascinating Local History Characterization of Henry Stout…Catch Part Two on September 27 at Heritage Park
The annual joint meeting of the Hopkins County Historical and Genealogical Societies was held August 23rd at the Genealogy Library inside the Sulphur Springs Public Library. Paula Altenbaumer, a member of both societies, presented an entertaining & informative life history of Henry Stout, an early Texas and Hopkins County pioneer, as seen through the eyes of his first wife, Sarah Mary Talbot Stout. Local historian John Sellers...
Grand Jury Indictments August, 2018
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 43 indictments late Tuesday afternoon, August 28, 2018. The names of the 32 who have been arrested for the charge have been released. Christopher Shane Freeman was indicted for Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant. Terance Raymon Beachem was indicted for Aggravated Assault Date/Family/Home with Weapon and for Criminal Mischief more than $2500 but less than $30,000. Jeremy Kenyaan Gibson, 26...
