Five Lion Riders Qualify for 2025 College National Finals Rodeo
The retired director of Alumni Engagement at TAMUC built relationships with Lions across generations. A new endowment will continue his legacy. COMMERCE, TX, June 5, 2025— Five East Texas A&M University Rodeo Team members will travel west to compete at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), scheduled for June 15-21 in Casper, Wyo. The university’s Rodeo program aims for a fourth consecutive year with a national...
Lawns – Two Main Types in Hopkins County By Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
June 5, 2025 – 1. Bermuda #1 Texas lawngrass, grows by underground rhizomes, and above ground stolons. Needs full sun to thrive, and can be grown from seed or sod. Spreads quickly and can become invasive to flowerbeds, gardens, and walkways. Goes dormant during periods of drought, recovering when moisture (rain) returns. Cannot tolerate shade. Bermuda grass 2. St....
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, June 2025
June 5, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday June 3, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We had 2 workers compensation claims in May. One employee missed 2 steps descending stairs and broke her foot. After two weeks off she is back on light duty. Another employee injured his...
Weekly Senior Center Activities with Meal A Day Menu for the Week of June 9th
June 5, 2025 – Check out what the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center has in store for the community this week, this month, and upcoming months! This post also includes the Meal A Day Menu for June 9th, 2025 through June 13th, 2025. Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center JUNE9 Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center PUTT PUTT AND PIE WITH POPS! (1) what helps me june Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens...
Double Honor: Paris Junior College Sweeps Region XIV Player of the Year Awards
June 4, 2025 – Paris, Texas – For the first time in school history, both the Region XIV Baseball and Softball Players of the Year hail from Paris Junior College, showcasing the exceptional talent and hard work of Dragon Athletics. Sophomore Gabriela Sosa (San Antonio, TX) earned Region XIV Softball Player of the Year, while sophomore Dylan Schlotterback (Lakeway, TX) was named Region XIV Baseball...
Paris Junior College Softball Caps Historic Season with All-American Honors and National Recognition
June 4, 2025 – Paris, Texas — The Paris Junior College (PJC) Lady Dragons Softball team wrapped up a season for the history books with a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament and a cascade of national accolades, including five NFCA All-American selections and multiple honors for star catcher Gabriela Sosa. This powerhouse squad not only claimed the Region XIV Championship and set program records but also made its mark on the...
Dinner Bell for June 11, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: SSCC Ladies Golf The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Ladies that golf, eat and socialize together at the Sulphur Springs Country Club are in the Ladies Golf Association. Sulphur Springs...
NCL Chosen as Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers
June 5, 2025 – The best experiences last a lifetime – and solo travel is one of them. The ability to explore, take chances, meet new people and do what you want when you want. To trade stories, and cocktails, with like-minded travelers from around the world. Or to sail with a group, on your own terms. Now when you cruise solo with Norwegian, you’ll enjoy more freedom and choice than ever. Norwegian has doubled the number of Solo...
Updated Travel Ban In Place For Several Countries
June 5, 2025 – In a renewed push to restrict immigration and travel, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation naming several countries whose citizens will face travel bans or heightened entry restrictions to the United States. The proclamation, framed as a national security measure, targets a total of 19 nations, citing concerns over terrorism, visa overstays, and failure to comply with U.S. information-sharing standards....
Increase In Toll Rates Coming July 1
June 4, 2025 – Drivers in North Texas will soon see a modest increase in toll rates starting July 1, as part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s (NTTA) routine adjustment schedule. The cost per mile for drivers using a TollTag will rise from 21 cents to 22 cents—a slight but noticeable change for regular commuters. Those without a TollTag and instead relying on the ZipCash system will continue to pay roughly double the...
