Steven Lynn Culbertson Arrested, Charged with Indecency
September 4, 2023 – STEVEN LYNN CULBERTSON, age 66, was arrested over the Labor Day weekend. He is charged with three counts of Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact. Steven Lynn Culbertson, 2023 His bond is set at $225,000.
Paris District Road Report for week of September 4, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 4, 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...
Brookshire Grocery Co. Celebrates 95th Anniversary
TYLER, Texas, Sept. 1, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) will celebrate its 95th anniversary beginning Sept. 1, with special events and offers planned for customers and employee-partners throughout September. At Brookshire’s stores, this will include featured products with a special .95 cents price and additional YourPoints for customers each ad week. For 95 years, the family-owned and led company has strived to remain true to the...
Paris Junior College Regents Set Tax Rate
September 1, 2023 – No public comments were received at the Paris Junior College Board of Regents’ budget and tax rate hearing held on August 28, 2023. The Regents adjourned the hearing and opened their regular monthly meeting, approving both a new tax rate and the 2023-2024 budget. The Regents considered the proposed tax rate of $0.071 per $100 and approved it. They then approved a 2023-2024 Budget of $37,001,700. In...
New Popeyes Under Construction
September 1, 2023 – Anyone who is an afficionado of fast food will find favor that construction crews are working feverishly to finalize the latest offerings of deep-fried fowl. Popeye’s was granted a building permit in the amount of $1,141,500 from the city of Sulphur Springs on August 2, 2023 with excavation and foundation work beginning soon after as lack of rain has allowed crews to make quick work of the project. The...
Teresa Branch McCombs
Teresa Branch McCombs, age 65, of Dallas, TX, passed away on August 26, 2023, after a very long battle with cancer. She grew up in the Greenwood community and was very active in the Greenwood Baptist Church. She was a 1976 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Thurl “Red” Branch, her mother Bobbye Brewer Branch, and her brother John Mark Branch of Mt. Vernon. She is survived by her sister...
Social Security Recipients Can Expect Another Raise for 2024
September 1, 2023 – Anyone who gets a check from the Social Security Administration (SSA) each month got a hefty raise for 2023 with an average 8.7% increase due to recent inflation. The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is calculated each year and the next year’s adjustment is released by SSA sometime in October preceding the next calendar year. This year’s scheduled date for the announcement is October 12, 2023, but...
Advice For Cattle During Drought by Mario Villarino
Certainly, drought conditions in Texas can significantly impact the cattle industry. During droughts, the availability of water and forage for cattle can become limited, leading to challenges in maintaining the health and productivity of the animals. Ranchers may need to implement strategies such as supplemental feeding, reducing herd size, or relocating cattle to areas with better grazing conditions to mitigate the effects of...
Rory Scalf
Memorial service for Rory Scalf, age 63 of Lone Oak, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Scalf passed away on August 29, 2023 at his residence. Rory was born on June 22, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to Troy Allen and Ina Lou (Young) Scalf. He worked as a carpenter and finishings. He is survived by his daughters, Cherie Scalf Koonce and husband, Chris, Alyson Louise Scalf, and Danielle Carol-Jeanne Scalf Vinson and wife, Megan; sons,...
Cooper Lake State Park Activites for September 2023
Rediscover the Splendor of Nature this September at Cooper Lake State Park! Cooper, TX— While the Texas sun still produces many days in the 90’s during September, we can feel the promise of fall. Cooper Lake State Park beckons visitors with the fun of early autumn adventures and hands-on learning experiences. This September, immerse yourself in a curated collection of 15 educational and recreational programs, each designed to rekindle...
