Information From the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center secretary Dana Smock welcomes new student Decker Hendricksmeyer, standing at right, and his mom, Tammy Hendricksmeyer. Dana helps complete Decker’s papers for enrollment into the Sulphur Springs campus. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center secretary Dana Smock and Decker
HHSC Launches License Plate Art Contest to Help Victims of Human Trafficking
Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 AUSTIN – Texans can help raise awareness about human trafficking and support young survivors of human trafficking by participating in a new license plate design contest. The design contest, hosted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in conjunction with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), will help create the Stop Human Trafficking Specialty License Plate, which was authorized by House Bill...
SSMS Lady Cats Basketball Have a Shot Monday to Complete Undefeated Season
Eighth grade Lady Cats basketball have the opportunity to wrap up an undefeated season Monday, Jan. 31 at home. Coach Nickie Pannell’s eighth grade A and B teams have already clenched the district as champions, but her squads also have the shot at completing an undefeated season. The middle school coach hopes everyone can pack the SSMS gym Monday afternoon in the hopes of witnessing the second middle school squad this season to...
2 Zoning Requests, 2 Grant Applications, Tax Abatement Policy On Feb. 2 City Council Agenda
Two zoning requests, two grant applications, designation of election judges and early voting dates for the May 2022 city council election, review of the tax abatement policy, seven 380 agreements and bids for materials and contracts for the first phase of the College Street road rebuilding and sidewalk projects are all on Tuesday night’s regular Sulphur Springs City Council agenda. Sulphur Springs Municipal Building The City...
This Year’s AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program Begins Soon
This year’s AARP Foundation Tax Aide program begins soon. (This is NOT sponsored by the library, they are merely the site). They are currently taking appointments! Taxpayers can go by the Sulphur Springs Public Library to make an appointment and pick up a packet of paperwork. It is possible to make an appointment online but individuals still need to go by and get their paperwork. They will open Tuesday, February 8 at 9:30 a.m. – 1:30...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Jan. 24-30, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department provided the following media report for the week of Jan. 24-30, 2022: Arrests Jared Lowrance, 23 years of age, of Gilmer, was arrested on 1-25-2022 for Possession of less than 2 ounces of Marijuana.Vincent Jones, 21 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-26-2022 on a Winnsboro Municipal Warrant.Justin Williamson, 25 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 1-26-2022 on 8 Winnsboro Municipal Court...
Slaton Pledges To Re-File Legislation To Completely Abolish Abortion In Texas
GREENVILLE, TEXAS – House District 2 Representative Bryan Slaton pledged this weekend to re-file legislation that would completely abolish abortions in Texas, if passed. The bill would “end discrimination against the life of innocent children, and will guarantee the equal protection of the laws to all Texans from the moment of conception,” according to a press release from Slaton’s office. Rep. Slaton stated,...
Meal A Day Menu – Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022
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 Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022, includes: Monday – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll.Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Asian Vegetables and Egg Rolls.Wednesday – Sliced Ham, Baked Sweet Potatoes,...
New Sonography Program Approved by Paris Junior College Regents
A five-year plan to create a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Paris Junior College was approved by the Board of Regents during their monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 24. “The closest sonography programs are at Tyler or Dallas and members of the local medical and veterinary community have asked PJC for it,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. An advisory committee worked for a year to put...
Paris District Road Report for January 31, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district from Jan. 31, 2022. 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 cell phones,...
