34 Resignations, 26 New Hires, 15 Other Personnel Changes Approved For SSISD
May10

34 Resignations, 26 New Hires, 15 Other Personnel Changes Approved For SSISD

Trustees accepted 34 resignations, approved 26 new hires and 15 other personnel changes for Sulphur Springs ISD during the regular school board meeting Monday evening May 9, 2022. The 75 personnel changes will affect every campus, including administration. Bush Primary First grade self-contained classroom teacher Monica Armstrong, kindergarten self-contained personnel Angel McCoy, third grade teacher Aleesa Morris, special education...

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Lindel Duane Kilman
May10

Lindel Duane Kilman

Lindel Duane Kilman was born on October 12, 1927, to Dewey and Lillie Bacon Kilman. He married Charlene Prince Kilman on May 31, 1947. They were married 68 years before she passed away in 2015. Lindel worked many years as a machinist in Fort Worth, Texas. Lindel Duane Kilman He was a faithful member and worked in both Trentman and Worth Baptist Churches in Fort Worth, Texas, as long as his health allowed. He was a Godly man who loved...

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New Landowners Seminar Series 2022
May10

New Landowners Seminar Series 2022

By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Hopkins County, [email protected] The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hopkins County has developed a series of educational programs to assist new landowners with the concept of agriculture production and rural living.  The New Landowner Seminar Series is designed with you in mind, providing opportunities to hear...

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Como-Pickton CISD Recognizes Top Teachers, Staff With Awards
May10

Como-Pickton CISD Recognizes Top Teachers, Staff With Awards

Como-Pickton CISD recently recognizes top teachers and staff. Awards were presented during a faculty and staff meeting after school. The Teacher of the Year was announced for each campus were additional staff awards. The elementary and secondary teacher of the year also are nominated for consideration as the Region 8 teacher of the year. 2022 Elementary Teacher of the Year Dusty O’Bryan and Principal Cassie BlandPrincipal...

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NETEX Board Agrees To Commit Up To $550,000 Toward Track And Bridge Improvement
May09

NETEX Board Agrees To Commit Up To $550,000 Toward Track And Bridge Improvement

Northeast Texas Rail Transportation District Board of Directors (known as NETEX Board) agreed to commit up to $550,000 toward track and bridge improvement projects along the rail to improve safety for operators and provide better service for customers. Mike Salek, Freedom Rail Group/NETC, pointing out issues with a railroad bridge during an April 18, 2022 presentation to NETEX Board of Directors. The decision follows two presentations...

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Palo Pinto County Murder Suspect Apprehended In Hopkins County
May09

Palo Pinto County Murder Suspect Apprehended In Hopkins County

A Palo Pinto County murder suspect was apprehended in Hopkins County over the weekend. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Zach Steward reported stopping a silver Chrysler 300 Saturday afternoon on Interstate 30 east near mile marker 130 for not having a front license plate. While talking to the driver, Steward detected a marijuana odor in the car, so he had the driver and passenger step out of the car while he conducted a probable...

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Information from one of the Classes at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center
May09

Information from one of the Classes at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center

Students in PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Psychology Instructor Marla Elliott’s class are enjoying a discussion on the day’s assignment. For information about enrollment for summer and fall call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Psychology Instructor Marla Elliott and class

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The Sulphur Springs Public Library Has a Full Schedule of Upcoming Events and Activities for the Community to Enjoy
May09

The Sulphur Springs Public Library Has a Full Schedule of Upcoming Events and Activities for the Community to Enjoy

COHS Graduation Thursday evening, May 19 at 6pm, Sulphur Springs Public Library invites our community to celebrate the 12th graduate of Career Online High School. Sulphur Springs Public Library is proud to collaborate with Smart Horizons Online School to offer adults an opportunity to earn their high school diploma along with a career certificate. Smart Horizons Online High School’s mission is to re-engage people in the educational...

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Johnny Bourland
May09

Johnny Bourland

A funeral service for Johnny Bourland, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Robert Newsom officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Dorner, Joey Dorner, Justin Goldsmith, Jaden Goldsmith, Terry Russell and Juan. Mr. Bourland passed away on...

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – May 2-8, 2022
May09

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – May 2-8, 2022

Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of May 2-8, 2022 included: Arrests Leah Davis, 27 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 2, 2022, for Public Intoxication and Evading Arrest. Teresa McQueen, 57 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on May 3, 2022, for Interference with child custody.John Backmon, 58 years of age, of Garland,...

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