From the White House to Texas A&M University-Commerce: Alumnus Makes “Historic” Gift
COMMERCE, Texas — As a White House liaison for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, Ted Crim was privileged to watch American history unfold from a front-row seat. Now, the Texas A&M University-Commerce alumnus will share his impactful life and career with the university through a bequest intention using both real estate and other personal property assets. A gift through a bequest is a simple and generous...
2 Sulphur Springs Men Sentenced On One Sexual Assault Charge Each
Two Sulphur Springs men were sentenced this week in the 8th Judicial District Court on one sexual assault charge each. Fernando Santana-Vasquez Fernando Santana-Vasquez made an open plea in court to a sexual assault of a child, who was 15 at the time of the offense. Eighth Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt sentenced the 51-year-old Sulphur Springs man to 4 years of imprisonment and fined him $4,000 on the sexual assault of a...
Helen Jane Arnecke
Helen Jane Arnecke Funeral mass for Helen Jane Arnecke, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Yorktown, Texas. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Helen passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Dewitt County near Nordheim, Texas, the...
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If you were vaccinated at a CHRISTUS site, proof of your vaccination status is available. If you already have a MyChart account, your proof is ready to print or download. If not you will need to call their help desk to get your account active, then follow an online registration. A valid and active email account is required. Health Information Management is currently closed to the public. If you need medical records, please use...
381 Agreement For JB Weld, Repositioning Of Culvert, DMV Optional Fees, Grant Documents
A Chapter 381 Economic Development Program agreement for JBW Holdings LLC, repositioning of a culvert, DMV optional fees, and routine grant documents were among the items Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved during the regular court session this week. JB Weld Agreement JB Weld After a lengthy negotiation process, Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday unanimously approved a 381 Economic Development Program Agreement with JB...
Robert James Patterson
Robert James Patterson A graveside service for Robert James Patterson, age 75, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2021, at Greenview Cemetery with Mark Bradley officiating. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. at the cemetery. Mr. Patterson passed away on September 14, 2021, at Greenville Gardens Nursing and Rehab in Greenville, Texas. He was born the son of Clifford P. Patterson and Willie Mae Coleman Patterson in Sulphur...
Welding Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
CHECKING WORK PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop instructor John Plemons, right, checks out the metal arc welding job of student Nathan Brown completed in class. For information about welding classes or other workforce courses, call the Sulphur Springs campus at 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs weld Brown welding class at the Sulphur Springs campus
Tips To Better Protect Yourself And Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
As temperatures begin to dip overnight, it won’t be long until people begin lighting heaters to ward off the overnight autumnal lows. Before you do, be sure your home is protected against carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide Detector Carbon monoxide or CO is an odorless gas that is sometimes called the invisible killer? It comes from burning fuel in vehicles, small engines, stoves, and other appliances that use gas. ...
Wildcats Cross Country Places Fifth at Hallsville Invitational
The Wildcats cross country team had a good day last Saturday. The Lady Cats got things going at 8 A.M. in Hallsville, followed by the Wildcats around 8:30 A.M. While the women’s team did not perform as well as the men did, two Lady Cats runners managed to medal at the competition. That means of about 100 runners participating in the women’s 5A and 6A 5K race, two Lady Cat runners from Sulphur Springs placed in the top-15....
Tira News – Sept. 15, 2021: Tira Food Pantry Receives Boost From Community, Elementary Students
Dodd, Lewis Unopposed In Bids For Reelection To Tira City Council By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council met on Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2021, at the Tira Community Center and conducted routine business. A few residents from the Dike community were also in attendance to observe. Joyce Dodd reported that the Tira Food Pantry had received some generous donations. I received an anonymous donation this week, as well. Sherry Smiddy...
