TxDOT Work in Hopkins/Franklin Counties for Week Beginning August 27th
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin, Hopkins, and Hunt Counties during the week of Aug. 27, 2018. 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...
Sheriff’s Department Places Speed Trailers on State Highway 19N
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and crew put in place two Stalker Speed Trailers along State Highway 19 North Friday afternoon. Tatum calls this two more signs that Hopkins County Officials are working together for the safety of the citizens of Hopkins County. The trailers were purchased by Commissioners Danny Evans, and Commissioner Wade Bartley. These trailer were purchased as just another tool to assist in the 19 north coalition...
Local PJC Students Receive Nursing Program Associate Degree in Fall Pinning Ceremony
Paris Junior College held its first fall pinning ceremony recently for students who completed the associate degree nursing program. The program revamped to conclude at the end of the summer semester, rather than the end of the spring semester. Along with receiving their pins, several awards were presented to some deserving students. The Academic Achievement Award for highest grade point average in all classes throughout the program...
SSISD Board Approves Budget Amendments, Personnel Changes
In a brief meeting Friday at noon, the Sulphur Springs School Board approved budget amendments for the General Fund and Food Services budgets for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2018. They also approved personnel changes. Personnel changes include: Resignation Nichole Petty-Cooks SpEd Intervention/Resource Teacher SS Elementary New Personnel Eric Buck Instructional Aide ...
1st Annual Jake Wilson Amateur Open Bass Tournament Set for August 25 to Benefit Sky Ranch
Jake Wilson was a husband, father and son; conducted a prison ministry; was a singer/songwriter of Christian music; was a pastor and children’s minister at New Frontier Cowboy Church at Wills Point and an avid fisherman when he passed away in Mexico on August 30, 2017. His memory is being celebrated this weekend on Lake Fork with the first annual Jake Wilson Memorial Amateur Open Bass Tournament at The Minnow Bucket Marina . His...
County Court Meets Monday; Burn Ban Back on Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGTIME: 9:00 A.M.DATE: Monday, August 27, 2018PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.I. InvocationII. Pledge Of Allegiance To The FlagA. AMERICAN FLAG:B. TEXAS FLAG: The Following Items Will Be Considered By Commissioners’ Court For Discussion And/Or Action:The Court May Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Legal...
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Cecilia for Adoption
Cecilia is still waiting for a home to call her own. Cecilia is full grown and medium in size. She loves to go for rides and walks well on the leash. Cecilia is a little picky with other four legged companions. We truly believe that with a lot of love, patience and training, she would be the perfect dog. Cecilia’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, shots, worming, spay and rabies. Please contact us...
Tira News, August 24th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn The quarterly Tira City Council meeting has been moved to Monday, August 27 th at 6:00 p.m. We are saddened to learn that Powell Vickery and Sherry Smiddy are resigning from the Council, due to Powell’s current health condition. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them. The Council will be discussing the changes at the meeting on Monday. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. The Council would like to...
Fundraiser for Local Kids: This Saturday
The Lil 4’s club is hosting a fundraiser garage sale tomorrow, August 25th from 7am to 3pm. They are hoping to raise the needed $15,000 to be able to purchase their building. The fundraiser will be located at 200 Lee street. Come out and support your community!
