SSISD Tax Office Announces Holiday Schedule
The school tax office will be closed the following days for the Christmas Holiday:
Friday, December 22nd through Tuesday, December 26th
And
Monday, January 1st through Friday, January 5th
“Tis the Season”! DBA “Ladies Night Out” Brings Prizes and Christmas Cheer!
Marlene DeYong of Marlene’s Sass and Class Boutique, Gay Bailey of Merle Norman Cosmetics and Maci Fowler of Sister Babyz Boutique
This trio of merchant members of DBA are joining about three dozen other businesses to launch a fun night for shopping in Sulphur Springs this week. On Thursday December 21, 2017 downtown merchants and merchants throughout the city limits will keep their doors open with extended hours and door prizes for shoppers who register between 6 and 8 pm. Unadvertised markdowns and specials as well as refreshments will be the rule inside many of the restaurants, coffeehouses, wineries, fashion stores, boutiques and gift shops. You can even hop on the trolley to get from one end of the shopping district to the other. At 8pm, the participating businesses will close and head to The Venue 219 on Main Street downtown. Everyone is invited to meet there for more refreshments, awarding of the door prizes and for the “Tacky Christmas Sweater Contest” with a $50 Visa gift card as Grand Prize.
The idea of “Ladies Night Out” came about from a brainstorming session of Downtown Business Alliance members. It provides a way to boost local shopping as well as a fun get-together for busy moms, teachers, businesswomen and anyone who likes Christmas shopping “at home” in Sulphur Springs.
PJC Fall Graduation: 17-Year Old Stanley Twins Receive Associate of Science Degrees
Paris Junior College held its fifth fall graduation ceremony for 230 graduates on Friday, Dec. 15, in the Hunt Center.
An opening invocation was delivered by Student Government Association President Laura Sandoval, and music student Deja Sikes performed “Ending of the Beginning.”
Graduates this fall ranged from 63 to 17 years of age, and came from four states — Texas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, and California.
According to PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin, this year there were 122 male and 108 female graduates, a change from a longtime trend of women outnumbering men.
Among the youngest graduates were 17-year-old twins Rachel and Samuel Stanley of Sulphur Springs. Both received associate of science degrees through PJC’s dual credit program at North Hopkins High School, where they will graduate in May, and both earned highest honors for earning a 4.0 GPA.
Twins Rachel and Samuel Stanley of Sulphur Springs. Both received associate of science degrees through PJC’s dual credit program at North Hopkins High School.
Another local graduate was Kaci Renee Powers of Sulphur Bluff, who obtained her Associate of Applied Science in Radiology.
Kaci Powers of Sulphur Bluff, receiving her science degree in radiology from PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin.
#9 in Class 5A Lady Cats Defeat Pine Tree 59-26 Monday
The Lady Cats’ basketball team, ranked #9 in Class 5A, will enter the Christmas break with a perfect 3-0 mark in district play. The Lady Cats won Monday afternoon at Pine Tree, 59-26.
The Lady Cats had four solid quarters. They led 17-6 after the first quarter, 31-13 at the half, 44-19 after three quarters and 59-26 at the end. All eight Lady Cats got in the score book. Sadavia Porter led the Lady Cats with 18 points and Kaylee Jefferson added 14. Imani Taylor hit double digits again with 10 points. Autumn Tanton had 7 points. Danielle Godbolt and Te’Arria Rose scored 3 points. Jamia Hall and Tarayla Kelley had 2 points apiece. Taylor, Godbolt and Rose all hit three-point baskets. The Lady Cats hit 42% of their shots sinking 25 of 60. They were 6 for 9 or 67% from the free throw line. The Lady Cats were 3 out of 15, or 20%, from behind the three-point arc.
The Lady Cats had 29 rebounds including ten offensive rebounds. Jefferson had a team high 12 rebounds including 6 offensive rebounds. The Lady Cats committed only 11 turnovers and had 15 assists. They had 12 deflections and 20 steals.
The Lady Cats improved their season record to 15-2. After the Christmas break, the Lady Cats will resume play in a three-day Idabel, Oklahoma tournament starting December 28. The Lady Cats compete again in district play at home against Marshall on January 2.
A & M-Commerce Lions Division II Football Champions
Texas A & M Commerce defeated West Florida 37-27 to win the 2017 Division II football national championship. Both teams arrived at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas looking for their first national title. One day before the A & M Commerce quarterback, Luis Perez was named the Harlon Hill Award winner. The Harlon Hill Award is the Division II equivalent to the Heisman Trophy. Perez completed 23 of 30 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
photo courtesy of Michael Lamb
The Lions defeated Winona State, Central Washington, and Minnesota State on their way to the championship game. A & M Commerce finished the season with a 14-1 record. The Lions have won four straight Lone Star Conference championships in a row.
Wreaths at Veterans Memorial
Dinner Bell Menu For December 20, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for
December 20, 2017
The Hamilton and Noack Families
this week’s Community Partner.
Come eat Christmas Dinner With Us
Wild Rice and Long Grain Rice
Spicy Roasted Carrots with Cilantro
Broccoli Salad
Yeast Rolls and Butter
Coconut Cake
Poached Pears (Low Sugar/Low Fat Dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
As we await the birth of Our Lord and Savior, let us gather together to celebrate this beautiful season of the year. PLEASE join us for this special occasion.
Merry Christmas to All and Wishes for a successful 2018!
Gilbert Arrested for Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Gavin Gilbert, 17, has been charged with one count of Murder and four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Gilbert is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $2-million bond for murder and $500,000 bond on each of the four counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
A call to Hopkins County Deputies at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night alerted law enforcement to a shooting that occurred on County Road 1185 near the South Liberty Community. Tyrese Pryor, 18, was in a vehicle that was driven to the Hopkins County Fire Department. Pryor had two gunshot wounds. He was transported to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital where he was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer.
Gilbert was arrested when the Texas Ranger, DPS, and the combined Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs SWAT team served a warrant around 2 a.m. Monday morning at the Gilbert home, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Tatum stated a disagreement between Gilbert, who was on foot on the county road, and five individuals in the vehicle led to the shooting. Four shots were fired into the vehicle with two rounds striking Pryor. Gilbert was on foot at the time of the shooting.
Tatum stated more information on the incident will be released at a later time following a full investigation of the case. Tatum stated that J. P. Teer ordered an autopsy.
Gilbert’s father, Gary Heath Gilbert, was also arrested at the time of the arrest. He is also in Hopkins County jail being held on a misdemeanor for drug paraphernalia.
Meal a Day Menu for December 18th-22nd
Meal A Day Menu
December 18th – December 22nd
Monday
Chicken Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Malibu Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Taco Soup
Crackers
Tossed Salad
Wednesday
BBQ Rope Sausage
Black Eyed Peas
Corn Bread
Cole Slaw
Thursday
Chicken Pot Pie
Broccoli
Sliced Tomatoes
Friday
Sliced Ham
Cornbread Dressing
Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Roll
