Paris District Road Report for June 19, 2023
Jun18

Paris District Road Report for June 19, 2023

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 19, 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...

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Jerry McDonald In Memoriam
Jun18

Jerry McDonald In Memoriam

Jerry Dale McDonald, a resident of Yantis, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 76. He was born July 25, 1946 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Clyde C. McDonald and Bertha Leona Pritchett. Jerry began his music career playing guitar at the Reilly Springs Jamboree in Reilly Springs, Texas. From there he began working at many night clubs in Dallas, Texas. He played bass for Jon & Robin who had several hits. From...

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Patsy Joy Carr “Patty”
Jun16

Patsy Joy Carr “Patty”

Graveside service for Patsy Joy Carr “Patty”, age 81 of Flint, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall at Shooks Chapel. Mrs. Carr passed away on June 15, 2023 at her residence. Patsy was born on August 21, 1941 in Hopkins County to L.B. and Pauline (Irby) Vick. She married Gerald Carr on December 31, 1959 in Sulphur...

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Sulphur Springs ISD: 18 Resignations, 29 New Personnel And 24 Personnel Changes
Jun16

Sulphur Springs ISD: 18 Resignations, 29 New Personnel And 24 Personnel Changes

Resignations Bloodgood, Barbara was Aide at AustinBohman, Carrie was Geometry at High SchoolBost, Kellie was Grade 1 Teacher at BowieBramblett, Kenzie-Lou was Math Co-Teach at High SchoolCarns, Emily was Special Ed Aide at SSHS Crawford, Dara was SPED Aide at Bush Evans, Jason was Director State & Federal Programs at Admin Gallo, Luciano was SPED Aide at SSMS Lair, Tandee was SPED Teacher at Bowie Moore, Lena was Grade 2 at...

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PJC Without Power No Phones, Email Or Internet
Jun16

PJC Without Power No Phones, Email Or Internet

Paris Junior College was affected by last night’s storm and has no power at the Paris campus. The phones, email and internet are down for all locations in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs. The PJC-Greenville and -Sulphur Springs Centers do have power and remain open to walk-in business.  At this time, no estimate is available on when power will be restored.

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Severe Property Damage In Como-Pickton
Jun16

Severe Property Damage In Como-Pickton

June 16, 2023- Last night June 15th several buildings were damaged and some destroyed completely, one being one building of Hopkins County Precinct 2 Barn. The other buildings did not suffer such severe damage. With the shear destruction, it is suspected a tornado touched down and completely flattened the barn. Several limbs, light poles, and other debris such as sheet metal have been scattered around the surrounding area, however all...

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Federal Holiday Juneteenth on Monday June 19th
Jun15

Federal Holiday Juneteenth on Monday June 19th

June 15, 2023- Juneteenth is Monday June 19th. Juneteenth is a national holiday meaning that the both mail delivery and banks will be unavailable. Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major...

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Hopkins County Grand Jury Indictments for June 2023
Jun15

Hopkins County Grand Jury Indictments for June 2023

The following charges have been reviewed by a Hopkins County Grand Jury. That Jury found reasonable cause to charge these individuals with the listed offence. 2329823 ARNOLD,KERRY DEVON POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G 2329824 BILLS,JONATHAN HUTCH ABANDON ENDANGER CHILD INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG 2329825 CRUMP,LEXI TAYLOR ABANDON ENDANGER CHILD INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG 2329826 BRYANT,DEREK GRIFFIN II POSS CS PG 2 >= 4G < 400G 2329827...

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Eduardo Zamora Jr.
Jun15

Eduardo Zamora Jr.

Funeral services for Eduardo Zamora, Jr., age 30, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Deacon William O’Brien officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with David Zamora, Anthony Dominguez, Marcos Gutierrez, Jonathon Galvez, Erick Olivarez, and Kenny Gilbert serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with Rosary...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Meeting June 28th
Jun15

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Meeting June 28th

The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites members and nonmembers who want to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us on Wednesday, June 28th. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and meet with them from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. Coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. This month Paula Altenbaumer will be...

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