Students Learn Important Skills in a Variety of Subjects at Paris Junior College, Including Welding
STRUCTURAL WELDING PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Nicholas Niemirowski of Como is working on his structural welding skills he is learning in the college workforce program. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Nick weld
Tom Russell Sr
Thomas Joseph Russell, Sr., age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Christus Mother Francis Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Tom Russell was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 21, 1954. He served in the United States Army and then went on to own his own roofing company for over 40 years. Tom loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He was an avid storyteller and loved...
Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.5 Million In Workforce Grants
Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $6.5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants awarded to 21 workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. “Thanks to our young, skilled, diverse, and growing workforce, Texas is the best state for business,” said Governor Abbott. “Meeting the needs of Texas employers by providing a continuing pipeline of workers with in-demand skills is...
BGC Sells Pharmacies In Texas, Louisiana And Arkansas To Walgreens
Tyler, TX – July 11, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (“BGC”) today announced an agreement whereby Walgreens will acquire BGC’s 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, which includes pharmacy customer prescription files and related pharmacy inventory. The vast majority of these locations are being converted to Walgreens pharmacies that will operate inside of BGC’s stores. “We are excited to take this next step with...
Chamber Connection – July 12
If you are a returning stew cook or a new cook who wants to get in on the biggest annual event in Hopkins County, it’s time to start registering. Registration for stew cooks is now available online at HopkinsChamber.org. The cost remains the same for our cooks — $100 registration fee. You can also pre-order this year’s T-shirt with Stew Cook on the back for just $20 each. If you are a returning stew cook, check your email...
SSISD Approves $1.13 Million Pay Raise
Sulphur Spring ISD has approved on Monday a $1.13 million pay raise for Teachers, Nurses (RN), Librarians, and Counselors. Additionally the school board also approved a 3% of midpoint increase for all employees not on the teachers pay scale. That was approved for both hourly and exempt employees. The teacher pay scale was adjusted to bring each step within market median. The adjustments vary on each step due to the fact that...
Dinner Bell Menu for July 19, 2023
Money Law Firm and 1st American Title is a repeat Community Partner for Dinner Bell. For the continued support (many times yearly) Dinner Bell Ministries is extremely thankful! GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Tuna Noodle Casserole ( a visit to the...
Bobby Ray Brantley Jr.
Bobby Ray Brantley Jr, affectionately called “B-Ray” by family and close friends, passed from this life into his heavenly home on July 8, 2023. Bobby was born on June 26, 1990 to Bobby Brantley Sr. and Tena McCann in Sulphur Springs. He is survived by his three children. Madisen, Eli and Liam. They were the center of his universe. The love in his eyes when interacting with his babies was truly touching. Bobby will be remembered by his...
The Second Week of Paris Junior College Coding Camp is Still Open in Sulphur Springs
The second week of the robotics coding camp offered at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center campus, which will be held from July 24-28, still has openings for students entering the 6th through 8th grades during the 2022-2023 school year. Applications for attending this session of the coding camp should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications are available at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus. For more information call...
Meal A Day And Senior Citizen Center Calendar July 10-14th, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of July 10-14, 2023 includes: MONDAY, July 10 – Pizza Pasta Bake, Green Beans & BreadTUESDAY, July 11 – Ham & Cheese Egg Bake, Vegetable of the Day & English MuffinWEDNESDAY, July...
