Paris Junior College Has Staff on Hand to Assist With Enrollment
PJC-Sulphur Spring Center Adult Education Advisor Amy Green, right, assists Kalliope Hedden of Sulphur Springs as she completes paperwork for enrollment into college. For more information about enrollment, call the campus at 903-885-1232. Kalliopie Hedden
Former Sulphur Springs DPS Officer Named First Female Ranger Major in 200 Year History
September 12, 2023 – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the promotion of Texas Ranger Captain Wende O. Wakeman to the rank of major, making her the first female Ranger major in the organization’s storied two-hundred-year history. “Major Wende Wakeman’s years of hard work, her tremendous strength of character and her unwavering determination have all led her to this moment,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “I...
TAMUC Science and Engineering Dean Builds Bridges for STEM Success
COMMERCE, TX—As a young girl growing up in rural Lee County, South Carolina, Dr. Andrea Toney Graham had “big dreams of doing big things.” Since then, she has blazed a pioneering trail through the STEM field, making a lasting impact through her scholarship and leadership. Graham was the first engineer from her household and the first African American to earn a doctorate in industrial engineering from The University of Texas at...
Would You Like Some Peanut Butter with Your Twinkies?
September 11, 2023 – The J.M. Smucker company, otherwise known as Smucker’s, has gobbled up the Hostess Snack Company in a $5.6 billion deal. Smucker’s distributes Jif peanut butter as well as a wide array of jellies and preserves, and now will own the Hostess signature product Twinkie alongside Ding Dongs, Ho-Hos, and Sno-Balls. Smucker’s will be adding to their assortment of products from pet food Meow Mix to...
Commerce Church of Christ OJT Senior Citizens Ministries will Hold a Meeting September 23rd
Commerce Church of Christ “On Jesus’ Time” Senior Citizens Ministries will hold a meeting Saturday, September 23, 2023. The meeting will take place from 9:30am to 12:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Commerce Church of Christ. A brunch will be provided. Everyone age 62 and older are welcome. Commerce Church of Christ
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 09-04-2023 – 09-10-2023
Arrests: Murphy, Raymond, 59 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 09-06-2023 for Criminal Trespass. Rutledge, Ethan, 22 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 09-05-2023 on 2 Wood County Warrants for Interference with an emergency call and Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Orr, Joshua, 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 09-05-2023 for DWLI w/previous convictions- No insurance, a Wood County warrant...
Watercolor Painting Rescheduled This Month
September 11, 2023 – Watercolor painting will be moved to a different date this month. Instead of it being held on the 13th, it will take place on the 20th at 3:30PM. If you have never been, try something new at The Sulphur Springs Senior Center.
Will Our Trees Recover? From Master Gardener David Wall
September 11, 2023 – We’ve discussed soil, water, and sun in terms of their effects on our gardens. It would be shortsighted, however, to ignore the effect of these items on our trees which, under our current conditions, are little effected by the soil itself, as they were born, grew, and currently survive in the same soil. On the other hand, they’re affected by the sun, associated temperatures, and especially by water...
SSHS Athletics Prepare to Induct Three into Wall of Honor
Three former Sulphur Springs High School athletic greats will be inducted into the Wildcat Hall of Honor during a pre-game reception and on-field presentation before the Sept. 15 football game. All-State offensive lineman Mason Y’Barbo, Division I athlete Fred McGill and tennis state qualifier Betty Sue Chubb Gooch have earned recognition in the Hall of Honor A reception will be held in their honor beginning at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Sept....
Ideal Time for Planting Cool Season Forages by Mario Villarino
September 9, 2023 – Late September-early October is the ideal time for planting cool season annual forages such as annual ryegrass, small grains (rye, wheat or oats) and/or cool season annual legumes. Anytime we are incorporating new forages into our production systems it is important to make sure to match the forage species to your location (soil type, average annual rainfall, intended use, etc). Three methods for establishing...
