Paris District Road Report for the Week of March 16, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 16, 2020. 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...
North Hopkins Baseball Team Gets Win Against Collinsville Thursday in Lindsay Tournament
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team split two games in a Lindsay tournament Thursday. The Panthers defeated Collinsville, 8-3 and then lost to Blue Ridge, 7-4. Against Collinsville, the Panthers fell behind 2-0 in the bottom of the first but then scored 8 unanswered runs in the 8-3 win. North Hopkins outhit Collinsville, 10-1. Collinsville committed 2 errors and the Panthers had 1 Kevin Clement was solid on the mound going 4 1/3...
Court System To Begin Taking Precautions To Prevent Potential Spread Of Coronavirus
Eighth Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt Friday sent out a notice to those involved in the court system in Hopkins County notifying them measures are being implemented, at the recommendation of the Office of Court Administration, as a precautions due to the spread of coronavirus across the state, country and globe. 8th Judicial District Court, Hopkins County Courthouse All non-essential proceedings are being rescheduled as...
Paris Junior College Extends Spring Break One Week for Students
Although there are no cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Paris Junior College, there are some confirmed cases in nearby counties. Consequently, out of an abundance of concern for our students, faculty, staff, and our community, PJC has determined to extend the 2020 spring break for students for one week, March 16-20. Campuses will be closed to students during this week, but students may call the campus. This time will...
Dan Flynn Urges Governor To Cancel STAAR Tests
In a letter dated March 13, 2020, Representative Dan Flynn wrote to Governor Greg Abbott urging the Governor to “cancel and eliminate” the STAAR testing requirement this 2019-2020 school year.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report Feb. 26-March 3, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Report Feb. 26-March 3, 2020 Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles February 26 Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 12:41 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.Deputies were dispatched to CR 1516 near Alba, at approximately 6:12 a.m., in reference to an alarm.Deputies spoke with the...
Hopkins County Records For March 13, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses Alejandro Rodriguez Mendoza and Nancy Crystal AranaJames Raymond Dunham and Sharon Ann Newkirk Land Deed Transactions Barry Wade to Selene Moreno and Francisco J. Saldana; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyDenise Campbell, Larry J. Wade Jr. and Marrion Wade to Barry Wade; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyRonnie C. Turner to Kason Childress; tract in the Santos Coy surveyJosh Collins and Nikki Collins to David...
ALL Hopkins County Schools To Be Closed Next Week, March 2020
March 13, 2020 – The list of local schools extending spring break, as a precaution against coronavirus, continued to grow Friday afternoon with all Hopkins County districts and Yantis opting not to hold classes next week. UIL has also suspended all activities March 16-29. Cumby, North Hopkins, Como-Pickton, Sulphur Springs ISD, Miller Grove, Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff all confirmed this afternoon that they will not have classes...
Sulphur Springs ISD Extends Spring Break One Week
In response to the worldwide pandemic know as the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) the Sulphur Springs ISD has decided to extend Spring Break for one week for all students in the district, to minimize public interaction between students, teachers, faculty and staff. The cautious measure follows school districts across the state and nation. This does NOT mean that any cases are confirmed or suspected in the SSISD community, but will...
