Caitlin Baxley
Memorial Service for Caitlin Baxley, age 33, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 starting at 2pm at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Caitlin passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Tyler, TX. Caitlin Denise Baxley was born on October 26, 1990 in Terrell, TX to Gene and Carla (Poe) Baxley. Caitlin was very active in high school where she was a cheerleader, president of the FFA chapter, and...
PJC Holding In-Person And Online Presidential Candidate Forums
March 19, 2024 – Three finalists for Paris Junior College president will appear at public forums both in-person and online Wednesday through Friday, March 20-22. Paris Junior College Logo The three presidential finalists are Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, Dr. Joel Michaelis, and Dr. Kevin Rose. Public forums for faculty, staff, students, and the public will be held in-person and online at 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-2:30...
James Murray “Jimmie” Dodd
Funeral Service for James Murray “Jimmie” Dodd, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX with Bro. C.R. Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Sterling Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. just prior to the service at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Serving as Pallbearers will be Joe Hooten, Caleb Leija, Randy Hopper, Brandon Hopper,...
Important Days Worth Making Note of as March Comes to an End
March 18, 2024 – A couple of important days worth making note of as March 2024 comes to an end include the following. Monday, March 25th, 2024, is National Medal of Honor Day, honoring service and sacrifice, established by Congress to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” The first National Medal of Honor Day was celebrated on March 25, 1991. Also worth noting, Friday, March 29th, 2024 is...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 3-11-2024 – 3-17-2024
Arrests: ALVAREZ,MARIA, 54 years of age, of Winnsboro, TX, was arrested on 3-14-2024 for TAMPER FABRICATE PHYSICAL EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR, POSS CS PG 1/1-B>=1G<4G STROUD,RENEE 50 years of age, of PRESCOTT VALLEY, TN, was arrested on 3-12-2024 for DISORDERLY CONDUCT, EVADING ARREST DETENTION Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 134 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The...
Solar Eclipse Safety Tips
March 18, 2024 – The frenzy continues about the upcoming solar eclipse with Sulphur Springs being in the centerline pathway for April 8th. Many are making plans on how to capitalize or avoid the huge crowds of folks that will make their way into Hopkins County to experience the eclipse with a little longer total darkness by being in the centerline. As residents and visitors prepare, “viewing safety” should be a top...
Free Cone Day is Back at Dairy Queen!
For one day only, Tuesday, March 19th, Dairy Queen will be giving away one small plain cone to each customer at local Dairy Queen restaurants. Free Cone Day has become an anticipated annual tradition for DQ restaurants in Texas, symbolizing the arrival of warmer weather and the joy of indulging in delicious frozen treats. This year, DQ restaurants in Texas will share smiles and sweetness with a free small plain cone at participating...
Randy Potter
Randy Wayne Potter, age 74 of Brashear, TX, passed away peacefully on March 16th 2024 at his home in Brashear. Randy was born in Dallas Co. Tx September 15th, 1949 to Charlie and Billie Jo Potter (Paulk). Randy was a proud Army Veteran. He was also a Teamster of 32 years before he retired. Randy loved his family very much and was so proud of his son, Brian and his grandchildren, Spencer, and Sicily. Randy is survived by...
Coffee Grounds in Your Garden Soil From Master Gardener David Wall
March 17, 2024 – Many of you use your “used” coffee grounds for fertilizer in your gardens. You like the results but have to experiment to find the best way to do so. Used coffee grounds for fertilizer is not exactly a new idea. Additionally, many of you put coffee grounds in your compost piles where it mixes with other organic contents, eventually resulting in great soil additives. It must be noted, however, that this is done...
Paris District Road Report for Week of March 18, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 18, 2024. 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...
