Enjoy State Park Views Indoors At The Houston Museum Of Natural Science
AUSTIN — Want to appreciate the beauty of Texas State Parks and stay indoors? Visit the The Art of Texas State Parks traveling exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this summer to stay cool while enjoying the views and vistas found in parks. The exhibit, created in honor of the Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks, will remain in Houston until October 1. The exhibit features paintings of more than 30 parks by...
Replant cucumbers NOW!
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Those who started cucumber plants from seed or bought transplants from various stores have been getting great results. The problem with cucumbers, and similarly tomatoes, is that they have a definite production limit. Most regular cucumbers species such as marketmore, straight8 and numerous others will usually produce under good conditions somewhere 15-25 fruit. After the...
Tina Louise Corley
A family lead Service for Tina Louise Corley age 63 of Cumby, Texas will be held at a later date. Tina passed away on July 14, 2023. Tina was born on November 16, 1959 in Denton, Texas to Emmit Smith and Carol Bronson. She married Jackie Lee Corley on January 20, 1975 in Love, Oklahoma. Tina was a proud homemaker and had 3 children with Jackie. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her son; Chris Corley and wife,...
Paris District Road Report for July 17, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 17, 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...
Friday From The Chamber July 14th, 2023
Ribbon Cutting – TODAY We hope you’ll join us for a ribbon cutting at East Texas Surgery Center on Friday, July 14th, at Noon! Details for their Open House celebration are below. Business After Hours Join us for a fun and interactive Business After Hours next month at Red River Credit Union from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Business After Hours is a great way to interact and network with other business...
$18 Billion Tax Cut For Property Owners Heading To Greg Abbots Desk
An $18 billion tax cut for property owners in the state is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk late Thursday. Both chambers adjourned on Thursday evening, ending the second special session Abbott had called this summer to hammer out an agreement on property tax relief. A cheer went up on the chamber floors upon the passage of the three bills that make up the package: Senate Bill 2, which details the proposed property tax cuts;...
Governor Abbott Unveils Texas Fentanyl Data Dashboard
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as part of the statewide “One Pill Kills” campaign. This dashboard, available on Texas Health Data, reflects the expansion of data on fentanyl and other drug poisoning deaths published by DSHS online. Texans can now access information that includes fentanyl-related deaths...
HC Health Care Foundation Board Of Directors Votes To Fund Free Mammography Clinic
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Director’s held its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on July 11. As part of the agenda, the Board discussed how to utilize the funds earned through the 4th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo slated for August 3. The annual Free Mammography Clinic will be funded with proceeds of the event. In October, two Saturdays will be designated to conduct the clinic...
Robert M. Sisk
Robert M. Sisk, a beloved figure in the community and a dedicated public servant, passed away on July 9, 2023. He was a man who dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and left an indelible mark on the county he loved so dearly. Born on July 26, 1933, in Point, TX, to John Sisk and Mattie Anderson Sisk. He pursued his education with zeal, and although he only completed some college courses, his thirst for knowledge never...
Debra Clem
Funeral Service for Debra Clem, age 69 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Travis Aven officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Robert Flewelling, Jim Collett, Sanford Shell, Heath Gammill, Tom Huie and Bobby Clem serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Clem passed away on July 11, 2023...
