Paris District Road Report for week of August 7, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 7, 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 as...
Hopkins County Resident Indicted on Six Counts of Wire Fraud
Lewis Parsons is a self-described visionary and technological guru. Since descending on Hopkins County from Rockwall a couple of years ago, he has attempted to immerse himself into the fabric of all things Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. From living in a loft apartment on Main street, to occupying the “Lowry Mansion” on I-30 in Saltillo. His list of business ventures and connections go on and on, but those connections...
Senior Olympics Coming Soon
The Senior Citizen Olympics are coming to The Roc September 15, 2023. For more info Call Dawna at 903 885 1661.
Dallas Couple Arrested After I-30 Traffic Stop
August 4, 2023 – A Dallas couple were arrested after a traffic stop on I-30 this week. AMARRHE RASHSON THOMPSON aka marrhe_peezy and NIEJEL DEVON LAKES were transported to Hopkins County Jail. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies noticed a Nissan Kicks traveling eastboard with an obscured licence plate. A traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle came to rest near the 122 mile marker. Deputies nocted a strong odor of...
Crickets By Mario Villarino
Crickets are about 1″ long, dark brown to black with large hind legs used for jumping. Female crickets have a large, sword-like structure, the ovipositor, protruding from the tip of the abdomen. The ovipositor is an egg laying structure. Crickets feed on plant material and other insects. They can cause damage to seedlings and be destructive to plants when in high numbers. Males can become a nuisance with their sounds...
Steve Sherman
A memorial visitation for Steve Sherman, age 59, of Pickton, Texas will be held at Tapp Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Steve passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Steve was a proud United States Army Veteran that was born on April 30, 1964 in Waterbury, Connecticut. He loved taking care of his snakes and was considered an expert locally, he loved rottweilers and was a friend...
The Miller Grove FFA Hamburger Supper Will be Held August 21, 2023
The Annual Miller Grove FFA Hamburger Supper is scheduled to be held August 21st, 2023. The event will be held at the Miller Grove ISD AG Shop beginning at 6PM. You can expect hamburgers and games. Everyone is welcome. Miller Grove FFA Hamburger Supper Poster
Helpful Advice From Master Gardener David Wall
Zeolite comes from ancient volcanic eruptions. Later, materials (zeolite) leached out that can grab soil contaminants and odors, especially ammonia from synthetic fertilizers, which it grabs and slowlyreleases. If a Zeolite packet has been used for a while, put it out in direct sunlight for a short time. It’ll release absorbed material and become ready to be reused. Packets also work very well in your house! Fire...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – August 2023
CLAIMS – We had one workers’ compensation claim in July when an employee sustained injuries to the head. The injuries resulted in 5 days missed work. The employee has returned to work. We had one liability claim for a sewer overflow. We filed one claim for wind damage at the airport. We had $8,000 damage to a hangar door. We also submitted two claims for damages to police cruisers. One was heavily damaged in a pursuit and was a total...
Shellie O’Neal Performing at Old Saltillo Methodist Church
Shellie O’Neal will be performing at 11 AM, Sunday August 6, 2023 at the Old Saltillo Methodist Church in Saltillo, TX. Find out more about O’Neal here. Click here for directions to the Church.