Tense Situation Requires SWAT Team Resolution
October 23, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a residence on FM 1567 about a disturbance with an intoxicated individual causing problems for other parties at the address, including a minor child. The scene was cleared with the minor child being removed from the residence along with everyone else except the person making the disturbance, Mathew Joseph Calder. Two individuals returned later in the...
SSHS Band Headed to State Competition
October 23, 2023 – “Man of Man That Wildcat Band” will head to the Alamodome in San Antonio on Wednesday, November 1st to perform in the UIL State competion after placing 2nd in Area competion in Lindale on Saturday. The award-winning Wildcat Band is slated to start their performance at 9:45am.
Flossie Ruth Ottinger
Flossie Ruth Ottinger, age 93, of the Hagansport Community, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Mount Vernon, Texas. Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Mark DeYong officiating at the Hagansport Cemetery. Ruth was born on June 18, 1930, in Franklin County, Texas to James Monroe and Flossie (Creacy) Elliott. She was married to Walton Ottinger. Ruth was a member of the Eastern...
Shanna Place
Shanna Price, age 41, of Mt. Vernon, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Good Shepherd Medical Center-Longview, Texas. A family-led service will be held at a later date. With our condolences.
Deloras Ruth Ritz
Deloras Ruth Ritz passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Deloras was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on November 14, 1946 to Wallace and Opal (Pryor) Young. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1965. Deloras married Kenneth Ritz on July 7, 1977. She worked in the dietary department at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital for many years and later with a private caterer before retiring. Deloras was preceded...
This and That for October From Master Gardener David Wall
With tomatoes still ripening on the vine next month and a frost on the near horizon, consider pulling the whole plant up and bringing it inside. Find a warm place to hang them up, and the tomatoes will finishripening. Increasing organic material content greatly increases sol ability to retain water. A goal of increasing organic content to 5% will quadruple the soil’s ability to store water. Healthy soil provideshealthy plants...
Paris District Road Report for week of October 23, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 23, 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...
Dinner Bell Menu For October 25, 2023
Alliance Bank, its officers and employees, is the Community Partner for this meal. This is that entity’s fourth appearance in 2023. It is a delight to see the bank personnel joyfully work to fill the food boxes and distribute them to the persons in the cars at the distribution area. Dinner Bell appreciates Alliance Bank for supporting this food ministry since it’s the beginning. GRAB and GO with a meal from the...
Education is Paramount at Paris Junior College, no Matter the Subject
TEACHING MOMENT Welding Instructor John Plemons, right, and Lab Facilitator Karl Jansson, center, work closely with Abraham Diaz, a student at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop. The structural welding student is learning the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Diaz, Plemons weld
J. Yvonne Cheatham Wintters
A graveside service for J. Yvonne Cheatham Wintters. age 89, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Hawkins, Texas. Buddy Wiggins will be officiating. Mrs. Wintters passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Friday, October 20, 2023. J. Yvonne was born August 5, 1934, in Hawkins, Texas to Clarence and Eunice Thomas Pace. Yvonne married Andy F. Cheatham on August...
