Donate Now to Hearts of Life Animal Shelter
Hearts of Life Animal Shelter is building additional space for dogs in their care. The new concrete floor and covered space will place under roof 20 additional 10 X 6 kennels for the dogs. KSST Radio presented the need for additional kennels during the local news cast Wednesday. Kennels are $100 each. Donations may be made at [email protected] or by calling KSST at 903-885-3111. During the news cast, donations were made to the...
Betty Story
Funeral arrangements for Betty Story, age 87 of Sulphur Springs are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Story passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Carriage House Manor.
Using the Kiosk to Pay Your City Water Bill
Need to pay your City of Sulphur Springs Water bill? You can do it the old fashioned way at the drop box or inside the building at 125 S. Davis Street. You can also use the kiosk. Lisa, with the City of Sulphur Springs, explains how to use the...
PJC Tuition and Fees Called a Bargain
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents, at a regular January meeting, was told that PJC continues to be a bargain in tuition and fees. “An annual review of statewide tuition, fees and taxes shows that PJC remains below average for in-district, out-of-district and out-of-state tuition and fees,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “In-district is $65 per semester credit hour versus the statewide average of $82. The tax survey showed...
DOL Gives Memorial Clean Bill of Heath; Board Hears 4-Star Assessment from HCAHPS
A 4-Star rating for Hopkins County Memorial Hospital from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems was an encouragement to Chief Administrator Michael McAndrew and the hospital board Monday night, January 25, 2016, during their monthly board meeting. The HCAHPS survey contains 21 patient perspectives on care and patient rating items that encompass nine key topics: communication with doctors, communication...
J. W. Nichols
Funeral Services for J.W. Nichols, age 67 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Kyle Ray officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Nichols passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler. He was a retired truck driver for Northeast Texas Farmers Co-op...
Best Intentions by Johanna Hicks
Best Intentions In preparation for an upcoming conference, I was researching some websites, looking over Extension resources, and making note of items that could be included. I ran across an interesting article which is totally unrelated to the conference topic, but I really enjoyed reading it. Many of you will enjoy it, as well. The article reminded me of my good intentions to de-clutter my office closets where all my teaching...
SSHS NTHS Inducts New Members
The National Technical Honors Society Geral Kennedy Chapter inducted 36 new members Monday, January 25. The Welcome was performed by President Evan Ost. The Pledges to the Flag were performed by Senior Member Molly Johnston. The History of NTHS was performed by Senior Member Spencer Bramlett. The Purpose of NTHS was performed by Vice President Lexi Moore. The Candle Ceremony was done by Sarah Scott, Lilibeth Gallegos, Brooklyn Moon,...
SSHS UIL Academic Team Wins Sweepstakes at Whitehouse Meet
The UIL academic team attended the Whitehouse UIL Invitational this past weekend and returned with the overall sweepstakes trophy. The contest took place over two days, with L-D Debate, C-X Debate, and Ready Writing being held on Friday evening and the remainder of the contests conducted on Saturday. In L-D Debate, Corban Philo won 2nd place, and Noah Hammons won 4th place. In C-X Debate, the team of Sean Allemang and Joshua...
