Paris District Road Report for April 10, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 10, 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...
Local Texas House Representative Bryan Slaton Absent For Two Days of Session Before Holiday
April 7, 2023 – District 2 House Representative Bryan Slaton was missing from all proceedings in the 88th Texas Legislature both Wednesday and Thursday before the Good Friday holiday in advance of Easter Sunday. All votes for the very busy two days showed Slaton as “Absent – Excused”. His last record of voting came on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 as he voted on several bills presented on that day including one...
Linda Gayle (Thompson) Kids
Linda Gayle Thompson born in 1940 to Caleb James and Mary Garnet Head Thompson in Sulphur Springs, Tx. Linda grew up in Sulphur Springs and graduated from SSHS. Linda married Harold Lloyd Kids September 7th, 1958, and they soon moved to Hereford, Tx, where their three sons were born…Harold Craig, Kevin Wade, and Paul Cale. In 1971, the Kids family moved back to Sulphur Springs.In addition to keeping up with three active boys, Linda...
Senator Ted Cruz Visits Sulphur Springs And Tours Local Facility
April 7, 2023- U. S. Senator Ted Cruz visited Sulphur Springs Tuesday April 4th, touring the M&F Western Products in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He also made a visit to the Priefert Manufacturing facility in Mount Pleasant. Sen. Ted Cruz said: “Manufacturing is a pillar of the Texas economy and it’s one I’m proud to support – especially in East Texas. The facilities I toured in Sulphur Springs and Mt. Pleasant today showcase how high...
Men’s Golf wins 15-4A district title
Coach Jeremy DeLorge and his program have secured their first district championship in a long time. Playing two rounds over the course of just about a week, Sulphur Springs “It was picture-perfect,” Coach DeLorge said Thursday morning in an interview with KSST Radio. “We went out there and took care of business like we have been all year.” The Sulphur Springs golf team has seen their district foes several times...
Texas House Approves $302.6 Billion State Budget With Tax Cuts And Teacher And State Employee Raises
April 7, 2023- The Texas House on Thursday approved a historic $302.6 billion state budget spending plan for the next two years, this budget would bring pay raises to state employees, as well as tax cuts and more mental health services to millions of residents. The plan pushes some $136.9 billion in general revenue to some of the state GOP leadership’s biggest priorities for the next two years, this includes $17.5 billion for...
Richland Cemetery Annual Meeting
April 7, 2023- Richland Cemetery will be holding its annual meeting April 22nd. That meeting will take place at the New Richland Baptist Church in Brinker, TX. This program will be all about the Summers family. After the program a covered dish lunch will follow. New Richland Baptist Church is located at 1006 FM 69 S Brinker, TX
Soil PH Levels By Mario Villarino
April 7, 2023 – Having trouble with your lawn or flower bed not producing the way you’d like? The problem may be with your soil, which has to provide all the elements plants need for normal growth. A soil test can tell you whether your soil is making those elements available to your plants, and now is the time to have your soil analyzed. It takes 3-6 months to neutralize the soil after a lime application. The most crucial...
55+ Health Fair April 11th
April 7, 2023- The 55+ health fair is coming up soon at First Baptist Church at the ROC on Tuesday April 11th from 9am to 12pm, located at 115 Putman St. The services available during this event will include: Blood Pressure Checks Blood Sugar Checks Pre Need Counseling Along with information on several other services such as: Hospice, Home Health and Assisted Living Information Medicare and Medicaid Information Deaf and Hard of...
Tamez Back in Hopkins County Jail
April 7, 2023 – Hopkins County Deputies traveled to the Webb County jail this week to collect David Tamez Jr. Tamez was indicted by a Hopkins County Grand Jury in 2018. His three outstanding Hopkins County warrants including: Bail Jumping Money Laundering Possession of Controlled Substance > 4 grams Tamez, age 32, is currently in Hopkins County jail. His current bond totals $95,000. David Tamez Jr. in 2023 Tamez was in the...
