North East Texas Choral Society Proudly Presents Their 27th Christmas Concert
November 8, 2024 – The North East Texas Choral Society proudly presents their 27th Christmas concert entitled “Winter Wonderland.” Dates for the concert are Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 PM. You will hear some of your holiday favorites along with one or two new pieces. Invite a friend to share the beautiful experience with you. Get your holiday off to a joyful start with The North...
Craig, Caylee, and C.J. Murry Memorial
Nadia and family would like everyone to know that this will be a kid-friendly Memorial (pictures only). She wants you to bring the kids so they can share their memories with her and the family. She would love all the hugs and love from each of them. They would also like to say Thank You to the community and surrounding communities for everything. Please continue to keep their family lifted up in prayer. There will be light...
William “Bill” Bruce Allan
William Bruce Allan of Dike Texas passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2024, surrounded by his family and his beloved rescue dog Laydeigh. Bill is survived by his daughters, Susan Allan Croft and husband Thomas of Springtown, Sharon Allan Mayo of Ft Worth, and his son Travis Allan of Denton. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Cody and wife Haley, Carson Croft, Cooper Croft, Austin Allan, Kaci Allan, and...
Paris Junior College Inducts Three into Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame
November 7, 2024 – PJC inducts three into Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame On Friday, Nov. 1, Paris Junior College inducted Sheila Reece and Don Kosterman into the Academic Hall of Honor and the 2013 Softball Team into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Academic Hall of Honor Sheila Reece was a dedicated educator and leader who devoted her career to student success. She started at PJC as an Education Placement Specialist in the...
Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Approves Name Change for Texas A&M University-Commerce
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted to change the name of Texas A&M University-Commerce to East Texas A&M University. COMMERCE, TX, November 7, 2024— During its quarterly meeting on November 7, 2024, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted to change the name of Texas A&M University-Commerce to East Texas A&M University, effective immediately. The university will...
First Meeting of the Breast Cancer Support Group Scheduled
Sulphur Springs, TX – November 7, 2024 – The first meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer support group will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 pm at the conference room of the Medical Plaza located at 113 Airport Rd. The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation recently announced the group’s established to serve Hopkins County and the surrounding areas. The group will aid in keeping survivors informed of new...
TxDOT Partners with DPS to Help end the Streak of Daily Deaths on Texas Roadways
Starting Nov. 7, DPS will hand out flyers with safety messages during traffic stops Nov. 7, 2024AUSTIN – Every day for the past 24 years someone has died on a Texas roadway. Every. Single. Day. On the anniversary of the last deathless day on Nov. 7, 2000, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) are working together to share safe driving messages in hopes to finally end this deadly...
The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center Launches 2024 Angels of Hope Annual Holiday Campaign
More than 300 children from northeast Texas are available to sponsor for this year’s Angel Tree November 7, 2024 – (Winnsboro, TX) – The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center (NETCAC) invites the community to “give back” during the 2024 Annual Angels of Hope holiday campaign for more than 300 children in northeast Texas who are alleged victims of child sexual and physical abuse or neglect. “We are grateful for how the community...
Chamber Connection – November 7, 2024
By Butch Burney Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Nominations can be sent to [email protected] or mailed to the following addresses: Citizen of the Year—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street,...
City Managers Report November 5th 2024
CLAIMS – We had 2 workers compensation claims arising out of the same incident. An animal control officer was assaulted by a resident and treated at the emergency room. A police officer suffered a dog bite in the same incident. We also had a liability claim over $14,000 resulting from an incident wherein a police cruiser struck another auto in a parking lot on South Broadway. We also submitted two other claims for city vehicles...
