Information From an English Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
PERSONAL INSTRUCTION English Instructor Ken Haley helps his students with some personal instruction during his class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs English
What Drought Conditions Mean For Trees
Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] The anticipation of drought can bring many thoughts to mind from water shortages to increased wildfire risk. But what do drought conditions mean for our trees? Drought is defined by a relatively long duration with substantially below-normal precipitation, usually occurring over a large area,...
City Council Addresses Oncor Rate Change Request, Sewer Main Expansion Contract
Sulphur Springs City Council this week made short order of the regular meeting agenda, addressing all items — including an Oncor rate change request, amendment to the police budget and a community facilities contract for a sewer main expansion, and heard the monthly manager’s report — in just 17 minutes. While presenting his monthly report to the City Council during the Oct. 4 meeting, City Manager Marc Maxwell noted that City...
Employers Wanted
Employers are invited to join the LEAP Expo October 27 and 28th, 2022. It will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The Learning Endorsements and Professions (LEAP) Expo provides area 8th grade students with the opportunity to speak with local professionals and gain a better understanding of career pathways. The LEAP Expo features local employers from a wide variety of industries, non-profits, education and training providers,...
5 Booked Into Hopkins County Jail On Controlled Substance Charges
Five individuals were booked into Hopkins County jail on controlled substance charges over the past week. Among them was a teen who set off a vape sensor in a school restroom and a pedestrian who complained he was being followed by someone in a vehicle, but was found to have drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance concealed in his body. Pedestrian Complaint Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite responded at 1:52 p.m....
Obituary — Patricia Sparkman Plunkett
Patricia Sparkman Plunkett A funeral service for Patricia Sparkman Plunkett, age 85, of Justin, Texas will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with the Rev. Curtis Butler officiating. Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery with Joe Butler, Anthony Butler, Nathan Robertson, Preston Robertson, Justin Baker, Ricky Plunkett, John Plunkett and Charlie Plunkett serving as pallbearers. Visitation...
Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023 Campaign Off To Great Start
The Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023 campaign is off to a great start, with most donation packets delivered and $11,503.89 of the $150,000 goal raised over the past week, Hopkins County United Way campaign chair and officers reported during the first campaign workers report meeting Tuesday. Hopkins County United Way Campaign Chair Emily Glass Donations have been made by private citizens, governmental entities, businesses and civic...
Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle Spans 2 Counties Concludes With Collision
Pursuit of a stolen vehicle spanned two counties before concluded Tuesday morning with a collision in Commerce, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified at 4:44 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, that a stolen vehicle was believed to be traveling west on Interstate 30. Deputies reported spotting and getting behind a silver Toyota Corolla they believed to be the stolen car in question at mile...
Volleyball Hits the Road Again Friday To End First Half of District Play
Sulphur Springs is powering their way through the first half of district play, as it wraps up for Lady Cat volleyball Friday. This week has Coach Bailey Dorner’s team hitting the road twice, first on Tuesday at Pleasant Grove followed by Friday at Pittsburg. Tuesday Sulphur Springs made the trip to Texarkana to take on undefeated Pleasant Grove. Just like last Friday’s home game, the Lady Cats lost in three straight tight...
