SSHS State UIL Essay Finalists, Academic Qualifiers Named
Barbara Jordan Historical Essay and Latino History Essay Competitions UIL Academics sponsors two essay competitions that provide exciting opportunities for students to explore the contributions of historically underrepresented groups to the history and culture of Texas. With a focus on original research and the use of primary sources, students are encouraged to look to their own communities in finding topics for their essays. This...
Saltillo Scholarship Banquet/Auction a Success
The Kerry W. Garmon gym was filled with Saltillo school and community friends and families who turned out to make sure the 8th annual Memorial Scholarship fundraiser was a success. Following a welcome by Superintendent David Stickels and a thank you to the many sponsors who made the evening possible, everyone sat down to a great meal catered by Andy Wright and family, followed by some fun games of Bingo and a lively auction commanded...
Texarkana Man Jailed On Warrant, Marijuana Charge
Kiara Rashaud Sherman A traffic stop lead to a warrant arrest and location of a vacuum-sealed package of marijuana. According to arrest reports, Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley stopped a Chevrolet passenger car at 7:21 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 30 at mile marker 132 for speeding. A routine driver’s license check showed 29-year-old Kiara Rashaud Sherman of Texarkana to be wanted in Bowie County for failure...
Police: 1 Taken Into Custody, Investigation Into Rash of Vehicle Burglaries Ongoing
A teen was taken into custody early Sunday morning during an investigation into a series of vehicle burglaries in Sulphur Springs over the weekend, according to police. Interviews in connection with the cases were in progress Monday morning by police detectives, with additional charges possible in connection with the vehicle burglaries pending the ongoing investigation, police said Monday. The juvenile was allegedly detained by police...
Meal a Day Menu for April 15th-19th
Meal A Day Menu April 15th – April 19th Monday Beef Patties Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Green Beans Roll Tuesday Sweet and Sour Chicken Rice Egg Roll Chinese Vegetables Wednesday Corn Dogs Cole Slaw Pickle Spear Potato Chips Thursday Chicken Noodle Casserole Broccoli Carrots Friday Sliced Ham Potato Salad Baked Beans...
Alvis Gregg Sr.
Gregg, Sr. ALVIS “FORREST” GREGG, SR. April 12, 2019 October 18, 1933Alvis ‘Forrest’ Gregg, Sr., 85, died on April 12, 2019 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, after courageously enduring a lengthy battle with complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.Born October 18, 1933, in Birthright, Texas, Forrest is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara S. (Dedek) Gregg, son, Alvis Forrest...
PJC hosts workshop for college, university biology instructors
Dr. Rebecca Orr, one of the presenters at the BioInteractive workshop for college instructors, taught participants on team-based learning skills. Paris Junior College recently hosted a workshop with Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) BioInteractive to assist instructors on using their free teaching resources to promote student-centered, active learning. The workshop targeted college and university instructors teaching introductory...
NET Data, GHS Acquired By i3 Verticals
Northeast Texas Data and Graves Humphries Stahl (GHS), known collectively as NET Data, have been acquired by i3 Verticals, Inc. “After serving our local Texas governments for more than 35 years, we have taken a large leap forward toward a bigger and brighter future. This is an exciting move for our two companies as well as our customers. The sky’s the limit for growth and opportunity. We join a very talented team of companies...
Chamber of Commerce, Hospital Partnering To Host “The Process of Care for Your Aging Parents” May 2
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital—Sulphur Springs are partnering to present a panel discussion called The Process of Care for Your Aging Parents from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Companies are invited to participate by renting a booth to distribute information and marketing materials about services offered for this specific topic. “This night is designed so...
Legislative Update: Education
Education continues to be at the forefront of law makers’ discussions. Property tax reform, school finance reform, funding for full-day prekindergarten programs for eligible students, teacher pay raises, special programs such as gifted and talented and career and technology education, special education funding were among the items considered, Texas School Association of School Boards Government Relations department reported....
