Lots of Activity Monday as Tennis Camps Take Place at Wildcat Tennis Complex
SSISD Tennis camps got underway Monday (June 7) for campers entering kindergarten through the 12th grades. Most of the camp activity was completed before heavy rainfall fell late Monday morning. The UIL allows coaches to have camp for their high school players as long as a visiting coach conducts it. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said 18-20 of his high school athletes are getting instruction from Van Head Tennis Coach Logan...
Senator Bob Hall To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Sulphur Springs
Senator Bob Hall last week began hosting a series of public town hall meetings throughout Senate District 2 to recap the 87th Legislative Session and to answer constituent questions. Hall is slated to hold a town hall meeting in Sulphur Springs from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at Hopkins County Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St. The public is cordially invited to listen to the Senator and tell him of their concerns and...
Class Work at PJC-Sulphur Springs
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Jordan Holland works on a job as he completes a class project. To inquire about enrolling in the welding program at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop, call 903-885-1232. For information about attending the Center, visit the campus at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs. To see offered classes, go to www.parisjc.edu/schedule. To apply to PJC, go...
Acrid Odor Permeates Town Over Weekend
Those who were outside or visited Sulphur Springs over the weekend likely were unable to avoid an acrid odor permeating through most, if not all, of town over the weekend. The source of that really foul smell has yet to be definitively determined, according to city officials. The scent was described by several as the mix of raw sewage and soured milk, the aroma of a manure truck, eau de natural fertilizer and a few other foul...
Lady Cats Softball Earns Three Superlatives and Team Has Ten Chosen to All-District Team
Two Lady Cats Softball Players earned superlatives and a total of 10 Lady Cats earned spots on the District 15-5A All-District Softball Team released Saturday (June 5) by Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo. Lady Cats sophomore pitcher Crimson Bryant was chosen the District Co-MVP with Hallsville pitcher Maddie Melton. Lady Cats senior first baseman Nylah Lindley was selected as the District Offensive MVP. Lindley has signed to play...
John Little of Sulphur Springs, RSVP Volunteer of the Year
John Little, Meal A Day and Senior Citizen Center Volunteer was awarded the “2020 Volunteer of the Year” for his tireless work as a volunteer in Hopkins County. John Little teaches the “Fit and Strong Class” at the Senior Citizens Center 3 Days a week and he and wife Mary Ellen also deliver Meals for Meal A Day every Friday. Additionally, John volunteers at the First United Methodist Church as a Sunday...
Meal A Day Menu For June 7-11, 2021
A Meal A Day driver organizes lunches for delivery 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 June 7-11, 2021, includes: Monday – Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic SticksTuesday – Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole and a...
Man Arrested In Bexar County On Hopkins County Warrants
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Bexar County on Hopkins County warrants. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted. Deputy Amanda Weatherford traved to Bexar County, Joseph Todd Billingsley into custody at 6:31 p.m. June 4. Joseph Todd Billingsley (HCSO jail photo) Weatherford transported her to Hopkins County jail, where Billingsley was booked at 12:47 a.m. June 5 on three warrants, on eeach for bond forfeiture on...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 7, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 7, 2021. 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...
