Welding Shop At The PJC Sulphur Springs Campus
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center welding shop instructor John Plemons, left, demonstrates an effective metal cutting process to structural welding students, from left, Brennon Newell, Colten Nolan and Jonathan Johnson.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Paris Junior College Offering Dental Assistant Course
The Paris Junior College Workforce and Continuing Education Department is offering a Dental Assistant program that will be offered on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus.
Registration is now open for the course that will be taught from August 27 to November 26 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m.
To learn more about the program call 903-885-1232 or go by the campus located at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Nuisance Abatement Act, TCEQ Contract Approved by Commissioners Court; Update Given on NET Data
Hopkins County Commissioners Court during their regular session Monday renewed a Nuisance Abatement Act and a contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Commissioners also heard an update from company officials regarding i3 Vertical’s acquisition of NET Data.
Citizen Comments
During the citizen comments portion of Monday’s commissioners court meeting, Dave Graves and D’Anne Chaney were present on behalf of NET Data. Graves noted the company had been acquired on April 3 by Nashville-based i3 Verticals, with an announcement about the acquisition on April 8.
NET Data was i3 Verticals’ 26th subsidiary. As of Friday, that number had grown to 29 subsidiaries. About six of those subsidiaries are public sector vertical, that is serving municipal or county governments at some level, and one serving state-level government, according to Graves.
“We were really excited about it. We searched long and hard to find a company that would leave us whole and leave us in Sulphur Springs. That was important to our family and our staff have a future with whatever company we picked,” Graves said, noting this month marks the company’s anniversary
Graves said the company’s 36 years in Sulphur Springs “it’s been absolutely amazing.”
“This company with its resources and our vertical, brings more products and services to our suit of products and services, that’s really exciting to behold.We in the near future look forward to showing you guys, and letting your offices know what we have to offer,” Graves said.
Graves said all products and services will continue to be offered in Sulphur Springs, as well as “a lot more products and services” including additional financial and law enforcement products, and licensed municipal products and services.
And, he anticipates being able to offer them at a quicker pace, as the company is committed to growing rapidly. Instead of having to completely rewrite or design products the company can acquire the pieces needed to meet the need in many cases to better serve their customers needs.
“On a positive note, we are continuing to be, to have a large presence in Austin. Your interests are our interests so get a lot of benefit from vendors like us lobbying the state for same things you guys want. We continue those fights and make headway there, and do everything we can for you guys,” Graves said.
“We are excited about what the future brings. We are available to every one of you. Whenever you need, just let us know,” Graves told the commissioners.
Nuisance Abatement
The nuisance abatement act updates the one put in place several years ago in the county, but that document is past it’s expiration date. By approving the document, The act environmental office Jim Dial can work under the local health authority and pursue action against anyone putting waste out over the county illegally that presents a public health danger. Currently, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said, Dial is the only one trained to to do so. Dial would work under Dr. Balkcom for any nuisance abatement action in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley asked who would be responsible with tearing down a nuisance if one is identified.
Newsom explained the owner would be responsible for costs and whatever is necessary to resolve the public health nuisance. Adopting the nuisance abatement act simply provides Dial with more tools with which to work.
TCEQ Contract
The TCEQ contact the commissioners court approved Monday will allow the county to man an application to receive $5,000 through that agency. County Judge Robert Newsom explained that the county has done this before. The original deadline to submit the application was missed, but the deadline has been extended, The contract is required to apply for funding.
Auction Item
In other action, the court agreed to list the piano that’s been in the courthouse basement for numerous years on an online auction site. The court had originally intended for the piano to be auctioned through Commerce auction site. The piano has yet to be sold.
Consent Agenda
Approval was given to North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation’s request to install two road bores on County Road 3565 and to Farmers Electric Cooperative Inc. to construct electrical power distribution facilities across County Road 1165, north of CR 1160.
These items were approved along with previous meeting minute as part of the court’s consent agenda Monday.
Training Recognition
Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer was recognized for successfully completing 20 hours of the Justice of the Peace Seminar held April 23-26, as provided by rules promulgated by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals 2018-19.
June 9 Mahoney Homecoming is 70th Annual Event
Jerry Voss is a third-generation farming landowner in the Mahoney community of Hopkins County, and a member of the Mahoney Cemetery Association. He recounted a bit of history during a KSST Good Morning Show interview on Friday May 31, 2019. “The rural area became a community after Colonel Mahoney settled there in 1857 on ranching land. During it’s peak years, it boasted a school, two churches and a thriving number of families. The Methodist Church, which is still in use today, was started in 1919 and completed by local labor in 1921. Next to it is the Mahoney Cemetery, in use since 1901. Each year, descendants of the original settlers as well as new families gather ‘back home’ for the Mahoney Homecoming at a church and memorial service followed by dinner on the grounds”.
Voss related how one day at church in the 1940’s, his mother Louise Voss and her friend Lucille Jordan, mother of L.B.and Dennis Jordan, decided there should be an annual Homecoming under the oak trees on the property. They got it organized, then perpetuated it all through their lives. Also back then, G.H. ‘Uncle Bud’ Mitchell and the men of the community would hold a workday to clean up the cemetery and church grounds, while others placed flowers and flags in the cemetery in preparation for the Homecoming. Though the founders rest now in the Mahoney Cemetery, since 1949 their wishes have been observed by their families on the second Sunday in June.
The Homecoming will begin at 10:45 am on Sunday June 8, 2019. Jess Tomasik will lead group singing and Ace Hamner, a veteran member of the Texas Aggie Singing Cadets, will provide special music. Recognitions including the oldest and youngest in attendance and the largest family present will be given. Following a program on church and community history, there will be time for memories and stories to be shared by family members. Lunch will be shared family-style under the covered pavilion. Bring a folding table and chairs, and enough food for your family and to be shared! Guests are invited.
Wolfe City Man Jailed For Violating Terms Of Probation
Michael Wayne Putman, 45, of Wolfe City was taken into custody at 8:16 a.m. Monday at the adult probation office by Cpl. Todd Evans for violation of probation, which he was on for theft of property valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000. The charge is for an alleged “for report of community supervision violation,” the sheriff’s deputy wrote in Putman’s arrest report.
According to jail reports, Putman is also held on an outstanding Garza County warrant for surety off bond on a possession of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
Failed Cooper Bank Could Cost FDIC Over $27 Million Dollars
Late Friday regulators closed the Enloe State Bank in Cooper, Texas. This is the first bank failure in Texas in over five years. The FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) has sold the insured deposits and some of the assets of the bank to Legend Bank of Bowie, Texas. The FDIC has also stated that approximately $500,000 of the bank’s deposits exceeded the insured’s limits. Those customers who had accounts exceeding the $250,000 insured limit are encouraged to contact the FDIC at 1-888-408-4360 to schedule a time to file a claim.
All customers should experience no interruption in services, as the bank opened Monday morning as a branch of Legend Bank. Checks can still be written using current accounts. Customers with loans are encouraged to continue to make their loan payments as well. The acquiring bank purchased assets of about $5 million of the total $32 million that the bank showed in assets, leaving the FDIC to absorb the remaining $27 million in assets.
As the first bank closure recorded in the nation in the past 17 months, the failed bank is viewed as anamoly, and not a sign of a downturn in the economy.
The closing of the Enloe State Bank comes just four weeks after a fire was reported at the location. The investigation into that fire, that was determined to be “suspicious” by county officials, is being conducted by the Texas State Fire Marshall as well as the ATF.
Deputies Find Wanted Man Hiding Behind Living Room Chair In Pickton Residence
A wanted man was found hiding behind a chair at his Pickton residence Monday afternoon.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Baumann, aware the parole board had issued a warrant for 49-year-old David Keith Harrison, went to the man’s County Road 2400 residence. Baumann, in arrest reports, noted the property owner gave him permission to search the residence for Harrison.
Harrison was found hiding behind a chair in the living room, the deputy reported. When instructed to come out from behind the chair, the man complied and was taken to jail at 1:40 p.m. on the Austin Parole Division of TDCJ charge. The offense for which he was being arrested was alleged to have occurred on April 12, according to arrest reports.
HCSO Cpl. Todd Evans assisted with this call, according to sheriff’s reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Are You a Texas State Champion Ice Cream Maker? Enter the June 8 Contest, Enjoy Hot Air Balloons Too!
This year’s Hopkins County Dairy Festival “ice cream” event will be hosted at Shannon Oaks Church at 5:30 pm on Saturday June 8, 2019. Besides being lots of delicious family fun, winning this contest will give you bragging rights as the Texas State Champ! From the seasoned to the beginner ice cream “chef”, you have a chance to win! There’s the First-Timer’s Division for beginners, the Little Dips Division for children ages 6-12, and the Big Dips Division in three flavor categories: Classic (Plain vanilla and plain chocolate), Fruit (ice cream with any kind of fruit added) and Novelty (with nuts, candy, etc added) and the Super Scoops Division, for previous Big Dip winners. This fun contest is free to enter.
To enter, complete the entry form which you can download from shannonoakschurch.org website. Then, make your ice cream at home and bring the canister full of frozen homemade ice cream to the contest by 5:30 pm on Saturday June 8, at the rear of the church at 1113 Shannon Road, located along the eastbound service road in Sulphur Springs. You will be tagged in and shown to your serving station.
Once all the judging samples have been collected and judges get down to the deliciously difficult task of choosing the best, the public is admitted. Someone’s got to consume all that ice cream! So, If you want to sample all the homemade ice cream you can eat, this is the contest for you! There’s a one-time cost of $5 per person, which gets you a bowl and spoon. You can go around to all the serving stations as many times as you like or until the ice cream is all gone! Meantime, the Hot Air Balloon Rally and Glow will begin at the same site at 6 pm that evening. It is free to attend.
Josh Whitlock, Children’s Minister at Shannon Oaks Church, has volunteered as Contest Organizer. Josh visited the KSST studios on Tuesday June 4, 2019 to invite the public to participate. So, round up the family and get ready to enjoy this sweetest part of the Hopkins County Dairy Festival!
Solar Panels To Be Installed At Hopkins County Fire Station Through Incentive Program
Hopkins County Fire Department will soon be utilizing solar power to generate energy for the station, thanks to a grant incentive program which will allow the panels to be installed on the facility at no charge to the county.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court during their regular meeting Monday approved documents authorizing James Showalter Solar Installs to install a 51.6 kilowatt capacity a solar electric power generating system, referred to as a DRG, on the roof of Hopkins County Fire Department or Station 20 at 1286 Texas St., at no installation or materials cost to the county. The project is valued at $73,515, which includes a $31,693 Oncor EEPM Commercial solar incentive, a $20,911 Community Safety and welfare benefit incentive and a $20,911 non-profit benefit incentive from the installer.
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said originally, Hopkins County received a grant from Oncor to put solar panels on the roof of the county jail. Those were installed in April. The county has yet to receive a bill or statement regarding impact of solar panels on energy costs. Hopkins County Civic Center already has solar panels to help with electric energy costs at that facility.
When inquiry was made regarding potential additional funding for solar panels for the fire department, officials were told there was no additional funding at that time. However, an application was made anyway, with a request that the county be given consideration if any additional funds were to become available.
County officials were notified late last week that some additional funding is now available. With the project approved, installation can begin. The panels are expected to be installed this week, weather permitting, Newsom reported.
Winnsboro Police Department Report for 05/27/2019 – 06/02/2019
Arrests:
No Arrests to report.
Accidents:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a two vehicle
accident on 5/30/2019 at Walnut and College St. Injuries were unknown, if any.
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a two vehicle
accident on 5/31/2019 at Main and Broadway. No Injuries reported.
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 158 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 35 citations and 55 warnings during this reporting period.
