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Welding Project at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs
Jan26

Welding Project at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs

OVERHEAD JOB Welding student Wyatt Cross works on an overhead TIG welding project at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop. Cross is in the advanced welding program at the Center. To learn more about the welding program and workforce education opportunities, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Welding student Wyatt Cross

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Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball and Wildcats Soccer on Game Day Tuesday
Jan26

Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball and Wildcats Soccer on Game Day Tuesday

The Wildcats Basketball Team, currently in second place in district, plays fourth place Hallsville in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School on this game day Tuesday (January 26). There will be a freshmen contest beginning at 5 p.m. A JV game will follow at around 6:15 p.m. The varsity Wildcats and Bobcats are schedule to begin at around 8 p.m. The Wildcats are 6-2 in district play and they have won their last three district...

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Basic Tools for the Garden From Ronnie Wilson Hopkins County Master Gardeners January 26, 2021
Jan26

Basic Tools for the Garden From Ronnie Wilson Hopkins County Master Gardeners January 26, 2021

January is a good time for gardeners to take stock of their garden tools and accessories, and make sure everything is ready to go for the coming spring gardening season.  There are several tools every gardener should have at their disposal to ensure a successful garden.  All items described are hand tools, powered only by gardener muscle.  Here are several basic garden tools that may help get the job done a little bit...

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SSISD Trustees Approve 3 Personnel Changes, Conduct Annual Superintendent Evaluation, Receive Recognition
Jan26

SSISD Trustees Approve 3 Personnel Changes, Conduct Annual Superintendent Evaluation, Receive Recognition

In addition to being recognized for their service, Sulphur Springs ISD trustees approved three personnel changes and conducted the annual superintendent’s evaluation during a special meeting Monday evening, Jan. 25, 2021. Personnel Items SSISD logo Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees during an executive session conducted their annual evaluation of the superintendent’s performance, as well as whether to extend his...

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Block Supplements Convenient Mechanism for Delivering Nutrients to Beef Cattle by Mario Villarino
Jan26

Block Supplements Convenient Mechanism for Delivering Nutrients to Beef Cattle by Mario Villarino

Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Block supplements are a convenient mechanism for delivering supplemental nutrients to grazing beef cattle. As the labels on most blocks or tubs state, they are meant to  be used as supplements, not feeds. Success or failure of a block/tub...

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SSISD Board Presents Memorial Resolution Honoring Coach Jeff Chapman
Jan26

SSISD Board Presents Memorial Resolution Honoring Coach Jeff Chapman

Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Michael Lamb Monday evening presented to Karen Chapman, a memorial resolution in memory of her late husband, honoring Coach Jeff Chapman for his lasting impact on Sulphur Springs ISD and community. The former Sulphur Springs High School head girls basketball coach died Dec. 26, 2020, in Paris. Superintendent Mike Lamb presents Karen Chapman a framed resolution honoring the...

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Pursuit Concludes With Driver Falling Into A Swimming Pool In Sulphur Springs
Jan26

Pursuit Concludes With Driver Falling Into A Swimming Pool In Sulphur Springs

What started as a vehicle pursuit north of Sulphur Springs concluded with the driver falling into a swimming pool in someone’s back yard, according to arrest reports. Ajalen Meontre Sanders Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis stopped a southbound white Ford Focus just after 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 for traveling 75 miles per hour in a 65 mph speed zone on State Highway 19 north at County Road 4763. However, as soon...

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Five Arrested Within 3 Hours Following Traffic Stops On FM 1537 And CR 3511
Jan25

Five Arrested Within 3 Hours Following Traffic Stops On FM 1537 And CR 3511

County and state law enforcement made five arrests, all except one on misdemeanor charges, within three hours Saturday following traffic stops in the area of FM 1537 and CR 3511. A Hopkins County sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop just before 9 p.m. on FM 1537 at County Road 3511. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of marijuana, resulting in a 19-year-old Paris man’s arrest on a...

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Three Arrested For DWI Saturday
Jan25

Three Arrested For DWI Saturday

Three people were arrested for DWI Saturday: a Sulphur Springs man allegedly driving drunk during a Tate Street crash late Saturday night, a woman spotted behind the wheel of a vehicle on State Highway 11 east and a man who appeared to be asleep at the wheel in the middle of FM 3236 early Saturday morning, according to arrest reports. Tate Street Crash Sulphur Springs Police officers responded at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 in...

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Lady Cats Soccer Team Readies For District Play With 4-0 Home Win Against Longview Spring Hill Monday
Jan25

Lady Cats Soccer Team Readies For District Play With 4-0 Home Win Against Longview Spring Hill Monday

The Lady Cats Soccer Team should be entering district play Friday at Longview with quite a bit of confidence. The Lady Cats shutout Longview Spring Hill Monday evening, January 25, 4-0, at Gerald Prim Stadium. Lady Cats Soccer That sends the Lady Cats into district play with a 3-0-1 record in their last four games and with a tournament championship in the Terrell Winter Classic this past weekend. The Lady Cats caught fire during an...

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