Paris Junior College Welding Department in Sulphur Springs
GRINDING Harlie J. Harred, a pipe welding student from Dike, grinds on a weld test coupon in the welding shop at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center while instructor John Plemons observes her progress. To learn more about the welding program visit the PJC web site at www.parisjc.edu or call Plemons at 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Harlie J welding
Winford “Wink” Paul Wilson
A funeral service for Winford “Wink” Paul Wilson, age 88, of Yantis, Texas, will be held at Tapp Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will held at Tapp Funeral Home on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Wink passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at UT Health in Quitman, Texas. Wink was born to Paul and Hattie (Burchfield) Wilson on November 21, 1934 in Yantis, Texas. He was the loving...
Sulphur Springs FFA Banquet Photos And Outcomes
Four Judging Teams made it to the State Contest this year: Jordan VanWinkle earned 1st place High Point Individual in the State of Texas for Ag Sales, Tripp Smith earned 8th overall Individual in the State of Texas for Dairy Judging. Roughly $4,000.00 in scholarships and awards from our chapter program were given out to students. In addition, Wayne Hinton, Tripp Smith, and Rebekah Stanley...
Local Attorney To Run For State Rep District 2
May 11, 2023- Local attorney Heath E. Hyde has announced his candidacy for the currently vacant Texas state Representative District 2 seat. Heath Hyde is an accomplished and experienced Federal Criminal Defense attorney. He is also rated as a Super Lawyer by the prestigious rating service of Thomson–Reuters, distinguishing him as a lawyer who has attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, especially...
Bryan Palmer
Funeral service for Bryan Palmer, age 49 of Copperas Cove, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Ron Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove – North Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 12 2023.Mr. Palmer passed away on May 9, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White – Temple. Bryan was born on February 9, 1974 in Lamesa, Texas to Ricky...
Juneteenth Celebration Set For June 17-18, 2023
May 10, 2023- Juneteenth is right around the corner June 17th and 18th. It will be held at Pacific Park once again. Many events will take place over the two days of celebration. Those events are as follows: June 17th: Juneteenth Marathon Run – 7 am Juneteenth Parade – 11am Juneteenth Picnic – 1 pm Music, Games, & fun, bring your lawn chairs – 6 pm June 18th : Juneteenth Celebration of Gospel, Featuring...
Larry Attaway
Funeral service for Larry Attaway, age 73 of Pickton, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Hampton officiating. Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery with Landon Lambrich, Kyle Williams, Hunter Williams, Logan Williams, Kobie Wright, and Denver Tinney serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Wright and Rick Warren. Visitation will be held one hour...
Max Darrell Baxter
Max Darrell (Poss) Baxter loved sports, especially any involving a ball: football, basketball, baseball, softball, even marbles. He relished any kind of competition. He finally defeated his most formidable opponent, MS, Sunday evening, May 7, 2023, at home with Sherry, his wife of 66 years, and other family by his side. Max was born December 19, 1934, in Sulphur Springs to Frank and Vera Morris Baxter. He grew up in Brashear, enrolled...
Texas House’s Version Of The Senate’s School Voucher Bill Would Reduce The Program’s Scope And Replace The STAAR Test
May 10, 2023- The Texas House education committee is planning to vote Wednesday on a new 80-page version of the Senate’s priority school voucher program proposal, which would drastically limit the scope, make changes to the state’s standardized test and remove the bill’s restriction on teaching about gender and sexual orientation. Senate Bill 8, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, passed the Senate last month....
Bryan Slaton Expelled By Texas House Vote
May 10, 2023- The Texas House unanimously voted to expel Bryan Slaton on Tuesday, one day after the Royse City Republican submitted his resignation after an internal investigation determined that he had sex with a 19-year-old aide after getting her drunk. After hearing a tearful and angry recounting of Slaton’s “graphic” and “offensive” behavior, the house voted 147-0 for the expulsion of Bryon Slaton....
