AARP Tax-AIDE Officially Begins
February 7, 2024 – The AARP Tax-AIDE program officially saw their first clients of the 2023 tax season this week. This volunteer powered service is available to anyone regardless of age or residence. Volunteers from as far as Greenville traveled to the Sulphur Springs Public Library to help people file their Federal Income Tax. They are not the only ones drawn to the Celebration City, clients are known to drive from as far as...
Sulphur Springs High School Choir Took Students to UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest
February 6, 2024 – On Saturday, February 3, SSHS choir took 20 students to UIL Solo & Ensemble contest at Marshall High School. All 20 students received a medal for their hard work, preparation, and commitment to artistry. 16 of the 20 students qualified for Texas State Solo & Ensemble. Solo & Ensemble is a time when I see a lot of musical and personal growth from the students. Very little time in class is spent on...
Prevent the Spread of Oak Wilt in Texas
February 6, 2024 – AUSTIN, Texas – While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, pruning after recent droughts and freezes may cause more damage than good this year. “Pruning always adds stress to trees because it opens wounds that need to seal, so if a tree is already stressed, it’s best to avoid unnecessary pruning this year,” Demian Gomez, Texas A&M Forest Service Regional Forest Health Coordinator. “Especially...
Free Mental Health App Available for A&M-Commerce Students
February 6, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—Students at Texas A&M University-Commerce now have access to TELUS Health Student Support, a free and confidential mental healthcare app available to the more than 153,000 students in The Texas A&M University System. “At A&M-Commerce, we are committed to eliminating barriers to student success,” said Jayson Douglas, executive director for Student Access and Success. “The TELUS...
Margaret Irvin
Private Graveside Service for Margaret Irvin, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Rev. Ed Lantz and Jason Dietze will officiate. Mrs. Irvin passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her home in Sulphur Springs, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com With our condolences.
Extreme Environmental Conditions Make Texas Trees Susceptible to Secondary Stressors
February 5, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—With three consecutive years of severe weather conditions throughout Texas, including extended hard freezes and droughts, East Texas trees have become vulnerable to secondary threats. These threats include cedar bark beetles, Ips engraver beetles, hypoxylon canker and cedar rust fungi. Trees experience threats like insects and diseases regularly, and when a healthy tree encounters these...
George Ritchie
Memorial Service for George Ritchie, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Rev. Robert Mason will officiate. Mr. Ritchie passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at his home in Sulphur Springs, TX. George Arthur Ritchie was born on February 7, 1941 in Carthage, MO to Newton J. Ritchie and Mildred (Burch) Ritchie. George was the...
Try a Beit Cucumber in 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall
February 5, 2024 – Most know of the “standard” cucumbers for gardens, which include Straight 8, Marketmore and Marketmore76. These are excellent cucumbers and typical results are usually 15-20 fruit per plant, although in excellent soils, the totals can reach and possibly exceed 25. Quite a few years ago, Israeli farmers created a family of “Beit” non-hybrid cucumber plants. While seeds cost more, the plants produce more. The...
Paris Junior College Names Students to Fall 2023 President’s and Dean’s List
The dedication and hard work of Paris Junior College students is being recognized as more than 200 students have been named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement in the Fall 2023 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours. Those on the Dean’s List must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 1-29-2024 – 2-4-2024
Arrests: Souza, Christopher, 41 years of age, of Pittsburg, TX, was arrested on 2-2-2024 for Warrant out of Harris County, TX, and Poss CS PG 2>=1G<4G. Espinoza, Aide, 46 years of age, of Holly Lake, TX, was arrested on 2-3-2024 for Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 122 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police...
