Tips For Making Your Home A Mosquito-Free Zone
If you haven’t been outdoors much lately, you may not have notices that it’s nigh on mosquito season in Texas (although some would argue based on the number of flies buzzing about of late that it’s fly season). As more people are out and about, Texas Department of State Health Services reminds people to take precautions to avoid not only the discomfort of mosquito bites but also the potential of contracting illness...
Paris SBDC Holding Virtual Meeting to Help Restaurant Owners
Paris Junior College Public Information Services Those in the hospitality and food industry looking for assistance may register with the Paris Small Business Development Center for a virtual meeting to be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. Meeting presenter is Chris Tripoli, founder of A’ La Carte Foodservice Consulting Group, who has 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. In addition to his company, Tripoli remains...
The Edge For Football Ends, So What’s Next?
It appears that The Edge for this summer is all wrapped up. Expect for one final session Thursday evening at the Wildcat Tennis Center. All other venues were very quiet Thursday. On the last day of 8th grade Football EDGE, Athletic Director Greg Owens says, “These guys are super talented & love to compete & work! Going to have a great season!” Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said after the UIL made the decision...
Florence Danielson
Funeral service for Florence Danielson, age 77, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Danielson passed away on July 21, 2020 at her residence. Florence Danielson was born in Sunray, TX on Nov. 28, 1942 to Sam Brown...
Elvie Ray Calhoun
Funeral services for Elvie Ray Calhoun, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Central Baptist Church with Bro. Gene Mattison and Bro. David Stevenson officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Eli Calhoun, Tyler Rhoades, Brennan Rhoades, Garrett Rhoades, Bo Bratton, Billy Bratton, Blake Talmage, Caleb Talmage, and Trent Daniel serving as pallbearers. Honorary...
SSPD: Investigation Into Alleged Sexual Offenses Revealed Additional Child Victims
Investigation into alleged sexual offenses involving a 57-year-old Sulphur Springs, TX man revealed additional victims and resulted in an additional charge, according to Sulphur Springs Police Detective Sgt. Brian Shurtleff. Kenneth Charles Smith (HCSO jail photo) Kenneth Charles Smith has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest on September 4, 2019, on an indecency with a child by sexual contact warrant. A 15-year-old, who...
Tanker Truck Overturns on FM 275 In Cumby
An 18-wheel tanker truck overturned in Cumby, TX Wednesday afternoon. The tanker spilled liquid cream, fuel and oil onto the road and ditch. The driver and loan occupant sustained minor injuries, officials reported. A tanker carrying liquid cream overturned on FM 275 near Frisco Street in Cumby July 22., spilling fuel and product onto the road and ditch. (Courtesy photos) The tanker truck was reportedly traveling north on FM 275...
Trustees Asked To Consider Amending 2020-2021 SSISD Calendar At July 23 Meeting
A special meeting of Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees has been called for 6 p.m. July 23, with only two items on the agenda. The trustees will be asked to consider amending the 2020-2021 SSISD calendar and consider any personnel items presented since their last meeting. Superintendent Michael Lamb on July 13 presented a working outline of the district’s plans to reopen school, with in-person classes or a Virtual Academy in...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested On CR 4784 On Rains County Warrant
A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested on CR 4784 on a Rains County warrant Tuesday night. Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies observed a silver Honda Civic traveling north on FM 2653 around 10:30 p.m. July 21, 2020. A records check showed the vehicle registration for the displayed license plate had expired in 2017. The car pulled into a County Road 4784 driveway, according to arrest reports. Todd Ray Parnell (HCSO jail...
PJC Announces Spring Graduates
Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the spring graduation ceremony of May 22, 2020, that was held virtually. Students from area receiving associate degrees:Commerce: Austin Driver, Ashley Flanagan Como: Elaine Scaff Cooper: Harley Briggs, D’nasha Henderson, Whitney Watson Cumby: Colby Lindsey Dike: John Hammer Emory: Misty Mattson Klondike: Matthew Nesom Ladonia: Hannah Cantrell Mt....
