Paris District Road Report for week of August 21, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 21, 2023. 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...
Amanda Kay Lawson
Amanda Kay Lawson, 46 of Cooper, Texas passed away Wednesday August 16, 2023. Memorial Services are scheduled for 11a.m. Saturday August 19, 2023, at Delta Funeral Home Chapel Family will receive friends and family from 10 a.m. to 11a.m prior to service. Amanda was born in Dallas, Texas on July 3, 1977, to Alvin and LaRue (Cain) Lawson. Amanda married Tammy Davis on May 27, 2018, in Cooper, Texas, she worked at Town and Country Dry...
Texas 4-H is Like a Club for Kids and Teens, and it’s BIG! by Mario Villarino
Texas 4-H is like a club for kids and teens ages 5-18, and it’s BIG! It’s the largest youth development program in Texas with more than 550,000 youth each year. No matter where you live or what you like to do, Texas 4-H has something that lets you be a better you! You may think 4-H is only for your friends with animals, but it’s so much more! You can do activities like shooting sports, food science, healthy living, robotics, fashion,...
It’s Now Time to Register for Fall Classes at Paris Junior College
GETTING STARTED LaDaria Hill of Sulphur Springs is getting started at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center with the help of Paris Junior College EOC Coordinator Courtney Boehlar, standing. Enrollment for the fall semester is underway at the campus. Call 903-885-1232 for information. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Courtney advising
Dinner Bell Menu For August 23, 2023
Today we honor and recognize the service of the Hopkins County United Way to our great communities in Hopkins County. Together we are UNITED to care for the needs of our neighbors. The portion of the funds collected and distributed to Dinner Bell buys groceries and supplies to prepare weekly meals. Thank you to the local United Way organization and workers. A big thank you to ALL citizens who participate in the United Way campaign. ...
Pam Schonard
Pam Schonard, age 72 of Alba, Texas passed away on August 15, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. Pam was born in Ft. Worth, Texas to John Robert Schonard Sr. and Emma Joyce (Woodard) Schonard. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education at Texas Women’s University. Pam worked in several fields throughout her life, most recently as a hospital admissions administrator. She is survived by her sister, Pat Byrd;...
Governor Abbott, TXDOT Announce Record $142 Billion Transportation Investment
Aug. 18, 2023 AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure. The record investment includes the unanimous adoption of the $100 billion 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for transportation projects to enhance safety, improve congestion and connectivity, and preserve Texas roadways. This...
M L Kendrick
M. L. Kendricks Jr. was born March 19, 1942 to Lawyer Kendricks and Mary Ann Alexander in Hopkins County, Sulphur Springs, Texas. He graduated from Douglas High School of Sulphur Springs, Texas. M. L. passed away on August 14, 2023. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Darlene Wright Kendricks. M.L. worked at Longhorn Steel for many years as a welder and later worked for Rockwell International (now FlowServe)...
Learn More About Doing Genealogical Research at the Lunch and Learn Event August 23rd
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites everyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join them Wednesday, August 23rd. Bring a sack lunch, salad, or drive-through meal and meet with the Genealogical Society from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. This month during “Lunch &...
National Senior Citizen Day is Monday August 21, 2023
Stop by the Sulphurs Springs Senior Center on Monday for a little exercise and a chance to win a door prize. For more information call Dawna at 903 885 1661.
