Car Break-Ins: Don’t be a Target
It’s easy to prevent being a victim of car related thefts: Most thieves will not break into a car if they can’t see what they’re getting – Don’t leave your valuables in plain sight! Steps to help prevent your contents from being stolen from your vehicle:When you park your car, remove cell phones, digital radios, cameras, wallets and purses. Do not leave gift wrapped packages or other valuable items lying...
New Family Practice Dr. Chrystal Roe Joins Christus Mother Frances Clinic, and Says It’s Flu Shot Time!
Dr. Chrystal Roe, M.D. is joining the staff of six Family Practice doctors at Christus Mother Frances Clinic in Sulphur Springs. She says she is right where she wants to be, because she and her husband purchased land in Hopkins County about four years ago and decided this would be their home. Upon graduation in June 2018, she applied for a position in Sulphur Springs and was accepted. Dr. Roe speaks English and Spanish, is accepting...
Accident: TxDOT is Replacing Signal Light at South Broadway/Industrial Drive
Texas Department of Transportation Paris District is currently replacing a traffic signal at the South Broadway/Industrial Drive intersection. An early morning accident destroyed the support for the signal. All traffic at the South Broadway bridge is passing through 4-way stops at both the south and north service road. The work will be completed as soon as possible according to TxDOT. At this time, drivers are advised to use caution...
Cumby Volunteer Fire Dept. Plans Sixty-Mile Motorcycle Ride, Bike Show on Oct. 6
According to David Weatherby of the Cumby Volunteer Fire Department, a fundraising motorcycle ride will take off from downtown Cumby, Texas at 10:30 am on Saturday October 6, 2018. Registration starts at 8am, and over 100 riders are expected. Those participating in the BlackJack 100 Motorcycle Ride will experience some of the most scenic backroads in Hopkins County along the 60-mile route. A Bike Show and BBQ Lunch will follow the...
FEMA Nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert Test Set For October 3, 2018
At 1:18 p.m., October 3rd, you will receive a Wireless Emergency Alert on your mobile phone if it is connected to wireless providers that participate in the WEA system. The alerts are free and the customer is not charged to receive WEA. One does not have to sign up to receive a WEA. On October 3, 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the...
Local Man Arrested on Warrants for Sale of Illegal Substances
At an apartment on Bill Bradford Road, Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit arrested Traylon Lynn Clayton, 25, of Sulphur Springs, on warrants for Delivery of Marijuana more than a quarter of an ounce but less than 5lbs and for Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A less than 1-gram. Both are State Jail Felonies. The arrest was the result of an investigation into Clayton’s possession and sales of...
Chicken! A Sculpture in Hay
An entry in the 2018 Fall Festival Hay Bale Sculpture Contest. Photo credit Leslie Clegg A listener submitted photo of one of the entries in the 2018 Hay Bale Sculpture contest. More entries should be appearing around the City as we get closer to October 1st. Hay bale sculptures from the large and elaborate to the small and simple should be displayed where they can be seen by passing motorists from October 1 through October 12....
Hall or Representative to Attend Candidate Form Focused on Education
As the October 9th Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel candidate forum focused on Public Education approaches, Texas State Senate District 2 incumbent Republican Bob Hall has announced that he or a representative of his campaign will be present. The event features candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Texas District 2 State Senator, and Texas District 2 Representative. A meet the candidates begin at 5:30 and candidates will speak in...
Tira News: September 28th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn Georgia Smith and Joyce Dodd were in Paris on Wednesday, September 19th, for some shopping. Georgia treated Joyce to lunch at Magel’s Grill for her birthday. Yvonne Weir and Brenda Allen returned from a wonderful journey to NovaScotia, Canada on Wednesday the 19 th . They traveled by coach to Prince Edwards Island, Cape Breton, New Brunswick, etc. Yvonne reports, “The highlands were beautiful and the oceans were, too. We...
Garden Checklist for October By Mario Villarino
Here the recommended activities for the garden in October according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: Carefully harvest material for dried arrangements at this time. Choose cockscomb, flowering artemisia, already mature okra pods, flowering oregano stalks and others to enhance fall and winter bouquets.October through November is an excellent time to purchase bulbs while you still have a good selection in the garden center. They may...
