Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 10-02-2023 – 10-08-2023
Arrests: Vance, Stormie, 39 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 10-02-2023 for Winnsboro Municipal Court warrant for Expired Driver’s License and WSCO warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance less than 1G. Cabral Ortiz, Joel, 27 years of age, of Haltom City, arrested on 10-06-23 for Criminal Mischief. Maggard, Paul, 44 years of age, of Winnsboro, arrested on 10-06-23 for Terroristic Threat of a...
Sulphur Springs Varsity Tennis Takes Bi-District Championship
October 10, 2023 – SSHS Varsity Tennis will advance in the playoffs as they conquered Kilgore for the Bi-District Championship recently. The following are the results of the matches: Girls Doubles – Ella Sant and Jessie Li, Coral Perez and Stori Shropshire, Gianna Carter and Anna-Claire Newsom ALL WON their doubles! Mixed Doubles – Mac McCoy and Flor Gudino took a WIN! Boys Doubles – Ian Westlund and Malachi...
College Street Project Slowly Progressing
October 10, 2023 – Homeowners and drivers on College Street in Sulphur Springs anxiously await the completion of the road work project that has been slowly progressing for more than a year. In September the Sulphur Springs Capital Construction Division installed 640 feet of storm water drainage pipe on College Street as they hope to install the remaining 600 feet of water and sewer mains allthe way to Como Street during the...
Senior Citizen’s Center Takes Shape
October 10, 2023 – The long anticipated Senior Citizen’s Center begins to take shape on Oak Avenue as the roofline and exterior facade are coming together. The $4 million project made possible with a $2.4 million grant, as well as bond funding that also helped complete Pacific Park. The $2.4 million grant was received back in 2022 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The bond dollars come from...
Plant Potatoes Now! From Master Gardener David Wall
October 8, 2023 – Planting potatoes in the spring is usually a hit or miss action due to weather. Is the soil dry enough? Is the soil too wet? Well, if you’d like to avoid spring planting problems, including fitting potato planting in with everything else you’re doing at the time, try planting your potatoes early, like now! You don’t hear much about fall planting any more, but 50+ years ago, fall plantings were often the rule...
Paris District Road Report for Week of October 9, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 9, 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 as...
The Multiple Educational Opportunities at Paris Junior College are Open to Everyone
WELDING STUDENT Madi Roberts is working on her shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process during a recent class period at the welding shop on the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus. To inquire about enrolling in the program, call instructor John Plemons at 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Weld Roberts
Dinner Bell Menu For October 11, 2023
Christus Mother Frances is making its fifth appearance as a Community Partner this week. It is a response to a goal set to alleviate food insufficiency in Hopkins County in 2023. The Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry appreciates being a partner with Christus Mother Frances in putting a dent in the local food desert. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the...
SSISD Wildcats Face Community Braves Tonight
October 6, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats travel to Nevada, TX tonight to face the Braves at Community High School. The Braves are 2-3 and the Wildcats are 4-1. This is the first District Game of the 2023 Football Season. Click here for a map to Community High in Nevada. Game Starts at 7:30PM. You can listen live on KSST AM 1230. We will stream the game via YouTube.
Altie “Marshal” Ray
Funeral service for Altie “Marshall” Ray, age 86 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Doyle Hayes officiating. Interment will follow at Emblem Cemetery with Jack Schwen, Jerry Schwen, Jeff Schwen, James Schwen, Jacob Schwen, Robert Schwen and Joshua Schwen serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Altie...
