Paris Junior College Adult Education Broadens Scope of Free Services
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Public Information Services PJC Adult Education broadens scope, locations of free services Getting the word out about helpful services can sometimes be difficult in rural areas, and the Adult Education and Family Literacy Program (AEL) at Paris Junior College wants everyone to know they continue to offer traditional as well as new services. “We have free services for our community members...
10 SSHS Students Advancing From Region To State SkillsUSA In 4 Career Areas
SSHS students competed in four career areas — Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Firefighting, and Robotics — at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition held recently. At least 10 SSHS students will be advancing to the State SkillsUSA Competition in Corpus Christi March 31-April 3, for their first-third (gold-bronze) place finishes. Medalists headed to state include, by career area, category and rank: Andy Soto and Jessica...
Yantis OAP Named Alternate For Area, 4 Students Earn Individual Honors At Bi-District Contest
Yantis High School students performance Friday of Lewis John Carlino’s one act Play, “Mr. Flannery’s Ocean,” earned the troupe an alternate designation for the UIL Area OAP contest. Three members of the cast on one crew member earned special recognition for their contributions to the March 18 performance at the SSHS Auditorium. Jasney Hinton earned Outstanding Tech honors at the UIL Bi-District OAP Contest....
Como-Pickton Constructing New Baseball Field, Will Be Updating Softball Field
Many traveling on State Highway 11 east have undoubtedly noticed a lot of activity east of Como-Pickton Elementary campus, directly behind the school board meeting room. According to Como-Pickton CISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Bower, this is the beginning of construction on a new baseball field. The softball field will also get some much needed upgrades later on as well. And, neither will cost tax payers any additional money. “The...
Lady Cats Softball Gets Come-From-Behind Win Over Texas High, 5-4
Sulphur Springs came back from down 4-0 to win over Texas High 5-4 on Thursday, Mar. 17. After three full innings, it looked as though Lady Cats softball were on their way to their first defeat in district play. However, coach David Carrillo’s squad were able to score three runs in the bottom of the fourth to pull back within one of the Lady Tigers, 4-3. Three scoreless innings later, in softball’s final at-bat, Sulphur...
Wildcats Baseball, Lady Cats State Powerlifters in Action Friday, Mar. 18
Friday, Mar. 18 has just two squads on deck. Baseball takes on Texas High at home and women’s qualifying state powerlifters lift today in Corpus Christi. Lady Cats powerlifting are in Corpus Christi today and tomorrow wrapping up their spring season. Two women, Haylee Schultz and Machelle Allen both qualified for the state meet being held yesterday through Saturday. Schultz (105) is the representative from 5A Division I...
Sulphur Springs High School Designer Headed To State For Fourth Consecutive Year
A Sulphur Springs High School designer is once again headed to the state UIL competition. This year, AllieGrace Woodard has qualified to advance in two UIL theatrical design categories- Hair and Makeup, and Costumes contests. Both are areas she continues to shine in, SSHS reported Thursday evening. This year will be her fourth consecutive year Woodard has advance to state in theater design categories. In 2019, the high school designer...
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Music Instructor Richard Shanks Talks
A MUSIC LESSON PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Music Instructor Richard Shanks talks to some of his music students during a recent class at the campus. The students, from left, are Andrew Simon, Ofelia Cabrera, Jesilyn Kelley and Briseyda Rodriquez. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Music Instructor Richard Shanks talks to PJC music students
2022 Tanner Higgins Warrior Run Will Be 10th-Year Celebration Of Army Ranger’s Life, Final Run
The 2022 Tanner Higgins Warrior Run will be a 10th year celebration of Army Sgt. Tanner Stone Higgins’ life and the final Warrior run. The event honors the Army Ranger who paid the ultimate price in service to his country – his life. Sgt, Tanner Stone Higgins, Army Rangers, team leader for 175th Ranger Regiment, Delta Company. Sgt. Higgins had was killed at age 23 by enemy forces during a heavy firefight while...
Lady Cats Softball Wins Third Straight District Contest
Lady Cats softball on Tuesday, Mar. 15 beat the Lady Tigers 6-0 in Mount Pleasant. Coach David Carrillo and his squad battled for eight innings with Mount Pleasant Tuesday. The extra inning proved to be enough for Sulphur Springs as they batted in 6 runs en route to a 6-0 shutout victory in Mount Pleasant. Crimson Bryant got herself her third straight win pitching for the Lady Cats. In eight innings, the junior allowed three hits and...
