The Second Week of Paris Junior College Coding Camp is Still Open in Sulphur Springs
The second week of the robotics coding camp offered at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center campus, which will be held from July 24-28, still has openings for students entering the 6th through 8th grades during the 2022-2023 school year. Applications for attending this session of the coding camp should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications are available at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus. For more information call...
Meal A Day And Senior Citizen Center Calendar July 10-14th, 2023
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 July 10-14, 2023 includes: MONDAY, July 10 – Pizza Pasta Bake, Green Beans & BreadTUESDAY, July 11 – Ham & Cheese Egg Bake, Vegetable of the Day & English MuffinWEDNESDAY, July...
Texas Prepares To Deploy Buoys In Effort To Prevent Drownings And Border Crossings
July 10, 2023- Texas has begun rolling out what is set to become a new floating barrier on the Rio Grande on Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar effort to secure the U.S. border with Mexico. Abbott broke the news at a ceremony at the Capitol, where he signed six Bills related to border security, including legislation that gives more power to federal agents to arrest and search migrants suspected of committing state crimes,...
Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens for 2023–24 Season Applications
New hunting opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas, is now accepting applications for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in more than 60 high quality hunt categories. Among the offerings available through the Texas Public Hunt...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 07-05-2023 – 07-09-2023
Arrests: Davis, John, 54 years of age, of Como, was arrested 7-7-2023 on 3 Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants. Pedlar, Lisa, 52 years of age, of Lander, Wyoming, was arrested on 7-7-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B>=1G<4G. East, Debrah, 36 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-7-2023 for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department...
Paris District Road Report for July 10, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 10, 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...
New Federal Food Stamp Limits Approaching
July 7, 2023- Tens of thousands of Texans will face new issues when accessing food stamps under this spring’s deal to raise the federal debt limit, but fresh efforts are underway to help more Texans avoid hunger. Food advocates and lawmakers are working to inform lower-income residents about new rules that could cut their access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. Under legislation...
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Arlington
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Arlington on Thursday, July 13. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business. “Small businesses play a powerful role in propelling our state’s booming...
Counselors are on Hand to Help Students Register at Paris Junior College
Instructor Dr. Mark Kjeillander helps student Artery Aragon of Sulphur Springs complete his orientation at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. For information about enrolling at the Sulphur Springs campus, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs orientation
UPS Contract Talk Falls Through, Strike Has Been Authorized By Union
On the day negotiators had said UPS must present its “last, best and final” contract offer, talks broke down Wednesday with each side blaming the other and walking away from the table. Currently the contract with 340,000 UPS workers expires July 31, and if they go on strike, it could have significant consequences for the economy – higher prices for individuals and longer waits on supply chain problems, experts say. Talks are at a...
