Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Testing
GETTING STARTED PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Testing Proctor Cathey Martin, left, helps student McKenzie Moss get started on her math test. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs math test Moss
Texas Senate Passes School Safety Bill That Would Require Districts To Bolster Their Active-Shooter Plans
May 22, 2023 – Texas Senate gave final approval to a priority school safety bill on Sunday that would give the state more power to push school districts to create active-shooter plans, as well as requiring a mental health evaluation for certain employees and puts restrictions on those who can carry a gun within school. The Senate unanimously passed it’s latest version of House Bill 3, authored by Rep. Dustin Burrows,...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 5/22/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 22, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. National EMS Week Since 1983, Hopkins County Hospital District has operated the Emergency Medical Service for Hopkins County. The award-winning EMS crew works 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, 365-days a year, and currently provides ambulance coverage to Hopkins, Delta, Franklin,...
Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested May 22
May 22, 2023 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the area,...
Local Farmer, Rancher and Attorney Heath Hyde Launches Campaign for State House
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – A local farmer, rancher and attorney, Heath Hyde, has announced his intentionto run for State Representative in Texas House District 2. The district includes all of Hopkins, Hunt andVan Zandt Counties. It will have a new representative due to the resignation and expulsion from theTexas House of former Rep. Bryan Slaton. Hyde believes his background in agriculture, small business,and the law, together with his...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 05-15-2023 – 05-19-2023
Arrests: Elsea, Holden, 26 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested 5-19-2023 on a Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrant – No Driver’s License. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 139 calls for service during this reporting period Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued 15 citations and 38 warnings during this reporting period.
A Mexican White Oak for Your Yard
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Mexican white oak (Quercus polymorpha) or its alias as Monterrey oak is incredible tree that remains to date relatively unknown. A primary reason is that until 1992 when a small stand was discovered in SW TX, it was not known to exist in the U.S. Normal range is from Guatemala through Mexico. Since 1992, it has become adapted to hardiness zones 7-10, and is considered a highly desirable...
Aubrey Wins Two Straight to Eliminate Lady Cats Softball
Sulphur Springs fell 1-0 in two straight playoff matches to Aubrey on Thursday and Friday to eliminate the Lady Cats. It is the second time in three years the softball team has fallen in round four. Coach David Carrillo’s squad could not capitalize on a 1-0 series lead after winning 3-0 on Wednesday to eliminate Aubrey in games two and three. Sulphur Springs got the win in game one thanks to errors committed by the Lady Chaps....
Paris District Road Report for May 22, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 22, 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 as...
Hopkins County Records – May 19
Land Deed Transactions Richard Irby to Brenda Sherman and Stephan Sherman; tract in the M D Jackson survey James Scott Farmer to Shirley Anne Goggans; tract in the Santos Coy survey Burt LL Investments LLC to Gerard Henry Clements; tract M A Bowlin survey Burt LL Investments LLC to Gerald Henry Clement; tract M A Bowlin survey Amber Hatcher-Weaver and Barry J Weaver to S Clements Homes incorporated; tract M A Bowlin survey Glenn Irvin...
