Three Schools Announce Early Release And No School
Sulphur Springs ISD, Como-Pickton ISD and Miller Grove ISD have made the decision to release their students early today due to the intense cold weather and the possibility of the roads freezing over due to cold weather. Sulphur Springs and Como-Pickton will be releasing students at 12 P.M. today, Miller Grove will be releasing students at 12:30 P.M. today.
All classes have been canceled for Tuesday.
Wildcat Soccer Hosts District Opener Tuesday
Coach Alexi Upton’s team hosts their district opener on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
The real test begins Tuesday as Sulphur Springs takes on Liberty Eylau. The district opener for men’s soccer kicks off Tuesday at Gerald Prim Stadium at 7:30 P.M.
This past Friday Coach Upton and his squad hosted Celina, not only top-5 in Region 2 but also one of the top teams in all of 4A.
Sulphur Springs fell 1-0 but played well against the top-ranked Bobcats.
The soccer coach said Friday night following the loss that it was a great result for his team, going toe-to-toe with the best in the region.
Friday’s loss brings non-district play to a close for the Wildcats, who head into Tuesday’s district opener with a 7-7-1 record.
They look to get back in the win column on Tuesday, Jan. 31 when they host Liberty Eylau.
The district opener for men’s soccer kicks off at the Prim on Tuesday at 7:30 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
French Marigolds in Your Vegetable Garden
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) are an excellent plant to grow in your vegetable garden. They look good, smell nice, and make excellent companion plants for your vegetables. I understand they are ranked as the number one flower to plant in a vegetable garden. Many don’t even consider planting flowers in a vegetable garden, but French marigolds should be the first of several exceptions.
Please keep in mind this discussion is about French marigolds; not African marigolds.
First of all, marigolds are easy to grow. You can start them from seeds or purchase in groups of six at local garden centers. Once planted, about all they need are plenty of sunlight and watering, as they grow in all sorts of soils! If you let them go to seed this year, they’ll pop up next year on their own. During the growing season, Marigold petals do well as an ingredient in multiple types
of salads.
Marigold roots put out a chemical that is a nematicide. The final verdict is still out as to whether the nematicide actually kills harmful nematodes or makes the move to get away. Either way, the result is good. Marigolds are thought to be helpful to companion plants, but the definitive answer on this appears to be years away. Varieties such as Tangerine, Petite Gold, Petite Harmony, Goldie, and Nemagold are thought to be more effective. Plant marigolds early, as it takes time for nematicides to become effective.
Marigolds attract bees and other pollinators, and they bloom over an extended period of time. But, they don’t stop there. They attract predatory insects that feed on aphids and other pests you fine in your garden.
These are just a few of the many reasons as to why you should consider planting marigolds as companion plants in your vegetable garden.
Lady Cats Basketball Plays Two of Last Three District Games on the Road
Coach Bryan Jones and his team are quickly heading into the home stretch of their district season, with only three games left to play.
Sulphur Springs plays two of three on the road, including two straight this week prior to the regular-season ending Senior Night.
Lady Cats basketball plays at Paris and at L.E. Tuesday and Friday.
The team hopes to close out their regular-season strong but they have a tall task ahead of them this week, playing at No. 3 Paris and No. 2 Liberty Eylau in back-to-back game days.
If Sulphur Springs beats one of their two opponents this week they could find themselves in a play-in for the three seed come playoff time.
Tuesday gets a tough week underway for Lady Cats basketball, playing in Paris at 6:30 P.M.
This past Friday saw Coach Jones and his team pick up a second-straight blowout win, this time over Pittsburg.
Just like in the previous blowout win over Pleasant Grove, Sulphur Springs blew past the Lady Pirates thanks to a strong opening quarter. The Lady Cats game out of the gate swinging, outscoring Pittsburg 23-6 in the opening quarter.
It only got worse for the Lady Pirates from there, as they managed a paltry 19 points through the first three quarters of action en route to a 60-34 blowout loss at the hands of Sulphur Springs.
As has been the case in all Lady Cats wins, the team used even scoring to keep Pittsburg at bay. All players suiting up for Sulphur Springs on Friday scored, with the exception of one.
Three athletes finished in double-figures in the blowout victory. Addisyn Wall had 11, split almost evenly between the first and third quarters. after that was Codee Roland, with a second-straight 10+ point game, and Rainey Johnson also at 10.
Kenzie Willis missed that mark by just a point at nine.
After that was Kyra Carter, scoring seven, Trinity Jefferson (six), and Kaylee Carter at five. Aaliyah Cheatum rounded out scoring in the huge Friday victory cashing in on both of her free-throw attempts in the fourth.
Friday’s win brings their season record to 21-7 (4-3 district). The second straight blowout win also keeps the Lady Cats in play for a potential higher seed than fourth. While not technically clinching a playoff seed, Friday’s win does all but that in securing a postseason spot for Sulphur Springs.
Next up, Coach Bryan Jones and his team have monster back-to-back road duels at Paris Tuesday and Liberty Eylau Friday.
Those teams are second and third in district play, so if Sulphur Springs can pick up at least one win next week, they could find themselves as the three seed come playoff time.
For now, the women’s basketball looks to win the rematch at Paris on Tuesday.
That game tips off Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Wildcats Powerlifting Off This Week After Finishing Second
Coach Bret Page and Wildcats powerlifting take this week off, their lone bye of the spring season. Sulphur Springs heads into their bye riding high after a second-consecutive 2nd place finish.
Last Thursday the team headed to nearby Paris for the second competition and competed very well.
According to coach Casey Jeter, every lifter set new personal records in squat, bench, and dead lift.
Starting with the lowest weight class in 114, Logan Lawrence won his group squatting 280, benching 185 and dead lifts of 285 lbs.
Max Williamson, the second Wildcat to win his weight group of 123, totaling 970 pounds in Paris.
Kyshaun John (148) placed sixth in his class. Another athlete from Sulphur Springs, Aiden Riley, finished in eighth behind John.
Two more Wildcats placed top-10 in 165; Anderson Grimes and Chase Maynard, placed ninth and 10th, respectively.
Zach Clark of 181 placed eighth in Paris.
Sulphur Springs had three athletes in 198: Matt Mitchell, finishing second, totaling 1,435 pounds weights lifted, with Blaine Allen finishing 10th in the weight group.
The third and last Wildcat to place in 198, Larren Vaughn, placed 15th.
In the 242 weight class, Gage Williams placed seventh, and in 308 Sean Dial picked up a bronze medal lifting 580/360/515.
Coach Bret Page’s team, cumulating 22 points Thursday in Paris, placed second in their second consecutive meet.
Both powerlifting teams have their lone bye of the spring season this week but are next in action Saturday, Feb. 11 in Mount Pleasant.
The third competition for both Sulphur Springs powerlifting squads gets underway that Saturday at 8:30 A.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Meal-A-Day Menu
Jan. 30 – Feb.3
MONDAY, Jan. 30
Cowboy Casserole
Butternut Squash
Green Beans
TUESDAY, Jan. 31
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Carrots
Roll
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1
Smoked Sausage
Black-Eye Peas
Red Potatoes
THURSDAY, Feb. 2
Mexican Chicken Spaghetti
Broccoli
Roll
FRIDAY, Feb. 3
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Paris District Road Report for January 30, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 30, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
TxDOT plans to change the existing yield signs at the US 75 frontage road entrance ramps and exit ramps in Van Alstyne between Farmington/Blythe Road and County Line Road/Panther Parkway to stop signs on Feb. 7. Message boards will be in place before the conversion to alert motorists of the upcoming change.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on building new main lanes, bridges, and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on the frontage roads between FM 1417 and SH 91. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on the US 75 mainlanes has been set for this construction project.
The eastbound US 82 exit ramp to US 75 is temporarily closed in order for crews to make the connection of the new exit ramp to US 82 and the frontage roads. Motorists traveling eastbound on US 82 are advised to use the FM 131 / Travis Street exit (Exit 641) and follow the eastbound frontage road to access US 75.
North Travis Street (FM 131) is closed to through traffic at the US 75 intersection in order for crews to work on the new southbound US 75 bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to take the frontage roads to Taylor Street and Washington Street as a detour. The intersection is expected to reopen to thru traffic on March 3, weather permitting.
The northbound and southbound US 75 frontage road intersections with Center Street have been converted to an all-way stop. Traffic on the frontage roads is asked to pay attention to the advanced warning signs and new stop signs, and approach the intersection prepared for a stop there.
Lamar Street and Houston Street under US 75 are closed to through traffic with detour signs in place to guide motorists around these intersections.
Eastbound Lamar Street traffic will turn right on the southbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Center Street, and turn left on the northbound US 75 frontage road to return to eastbound Lamar Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/5LrCpdOA8OQ
Westbound Houston Street traffic will turn right on the northbound US 75 frontage road, turn left on Washington Street, and turn left on the southbound US 75 frontage road to return to westbound Houston Street. Video animation of this detour can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/7jCatnI3Oq4
These switches will allow crews to reconstruct the proposed US 75 mainlanes and the bridge over Lamar and Houston Streets. The US 75 northbound frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for northbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the northbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/y_uO0UmpCzk
For southbound US 75 the frontage road traffic is reduced to one travel lane, but two travel lanes remain for southbound US 75 mainlane traffic. A concrete barrier separates the southbound frontage road and mainlane traffic. Video animation of this alignment can be seen at the following link.
https://youtu.be/k2EG2W9rFJY
US 75, Grayson County: at the US 82 intersection. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound and southbound US 75 main lanes between South Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts on the eastbound and westbound US 82 main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road while crews work on building new exit and entrance ramps. Watch for lane closures and lane shifts for the frontage roads at the US 75 and US 82 intersection as crews work on construction of new frontage road lanes.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane shifts and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 while crews construct the new roadway pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a four-lane divided section with turn lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project. The West Cypress Grove Road intersection on the east side of FM 1417 is closed to through traffic to allow crews to work on paving at the intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Cypress Grove Road is asked to use Mimosa Drive and Redbud Trail as a detour route. Mainlane traffic has been switched to the new concrete section between Lamberth Street and SH 56. The intersection of Washington Street on the west side of FM 1417 is closed to traffic in order for crews to complete the reconstruction of this intersection. During the closure, traffic wishing to use Washington Street is asked to use Taylor Street and Little Lane as a detour route. The Washington Street closure is expected to last three weeks, weather permitting.
US 82, Grayson County: at the Old Southmayd Road intersection. Watch for daytime lane closures as workers lengthen the existing left turn lanes on US 82 at the Old Southmayd Road intersection and add right-turn lanes.
SH 56 (Main Street), Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Union Street to Collinsville Street. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 56 as crews work on the rehabilitation project to remove and replace the sidewalks and parking areas along the square. The contractor will work on one side at a time, with work beginning on the north side initially. During construction, the front entrances to the buildings will be temporarily closed and customers are asked to enter from the rear entrances. Occasional road closures will be required with a detour route in place to guide motorists around the project. The detour route will guide traffic along Union Street, Thode Street, and Collinsville Street to get around the project.
Roland Road at the South Branch of Big Mineral Creek is closed to traffic in order for crews to replace the bridge structure and approaches. During the closure, traffic is requested to use either US 377 or County Line Road as a detour.
South Travis Street, Grayson County: in Sherman at Post Oak Creek. Construction is underway for the South Travis Street bridge over Post Oak Creek. During construction, the bridge will be reduced to one lane with traffic signals controlling traffic through the project, while the new bridge is built in phases.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: in Whitesboro from Randy Street to Walnut Street. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to construct sidewalks and curb ramps. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
Business US 377B, Grayson County: south of Whitesboro at the railroad underpass near US 377. Watch for lane closures with signals controlling traffic while crews work to upgrade the bridge railing.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, Grayson County: Crews will be working on US 75 each week from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will be present at night for crews to replace failed concrete sections. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line.
FM 1753, Grayson County: from FM 120 to FM 1897. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and overlay the roadway.
FS 121 (Grayson Parkway), Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 121. Construction is ongoing on this new-location roadway which is west of SH 289 approximately four miles. The new roadway will be two lanes with shoulders and will be an extension of the frontage road of the Dallas North Tollway. Local traffic on CR 60 (Marilee Road) and Stiff Chapel Road should expect occasional road work at those intersections, with flaggers present to control traffic. Work on FM 121 at the FS 121 intersection (formerly Scharff Road intersection) is ongoing as crews work to widen the pavement to add turn lanes. Motorists on FM 121 should expect lane shifts while crews widen the pavement and install a culvert.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday and Thursday during the nighttime.
US 69, Grayson County: from SH 56 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
US 75 frontage roads, Grayson County: from the Collin County line to FM 1417. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews perform base repairs on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 50, Fannin County: in Ladonia, from SH 34/Paris Street to Main Street. SH 50 will be closed while construction crews work on removing and replacing sections of concrete. During the closure, traffic is asked to use West Plaza Street as a detour.
FM 271, Fannin County: from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
SH 34, Fannin County: from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as workers build the new SH 34 bridge over the future Lake Ralph Hall as well as the approaches to the bridge.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from SH 34 to CR 3544. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on building the connection of the realigned FM 1550 to the existing roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.
FM 824, Fannin County: from SH 56 in Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1550, Fannin County: from County Road 3330 to SH 34. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
FM 1536, Hopkins County: from SH 19 to FM 71. Watch for lane closures and short delays as crews place pavement markings on the roadway.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
SH 37, Red River County: from US 82 to Texas-Oklahoma state line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews resurface the roadway.
FM 906, Lamar County: from FM 2648 to CR 47400. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 38, Lamar County: from US 82 to US 82. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve drainage structures and upgrade bridge rail and metal-beam guard fence.
FM 1487, Red River County: from FM 909 to FM 910. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews widen and rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
Loop 286, Lamar County: from FM 1497 around the North Loop to FM 1507. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures while crews improve guardrail and drainage structures, perform bridge maintenance and place bonded concrete surfacing.
Loop 286/US 271 South Interchange, Lamar County: from Dawn Drive going south to the North Loop 286 turn around. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures, lane shifts, and traffic merges while crews improve guardrail and perform bridge maintenance.
FM 64, Delta County: from FM 128 to SH 1532. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
FM 2675, Delta County: from Lamar County line to FM 128. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews rehabilitate the existing pavement and improve drainage structures.
BU 271 (North Main Street), Lamar County: from Santa Fe Street to one-quarter mile north of Stone Avenue. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews install sidewalk.
FM 411, FM 1159, FM 1699, FM 2283, US 82 and US 37, Red River County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
FM 1499, FM 906, FM 2820, FM 79, FM 1510, US 271 North, and FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures while crews remove debris from recent storm damage.
US 82, Lamar County: at the FM 1502 intersection. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic/lane shifts as crews widen the roadway to install a left-turn lane and improve drainage structures.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903) 455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
CR 1032, 1031 and 2132 bridge replacement project, Hunt County. The contractor has set barricades and advance warning signs. The contractor has reopened the CR 1032 bridge. The contractor has removed the existing CR 2132 bridge and is working on flexbase. The contractor plans to work on seeding and guardrail. The drill shafts, abutments and west bridge deck have been constructed. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 224, Hunt County: The contractor has begun placing bridge rail and reworking the existing base material. Forms and steel have been set for the approach slabs and the slabs will be poured soon. Please be aware of this construction, detour route and workers in the area.
FM 275, Rains County: from SH 19 to FM 514. The contractor worked on installing small signs and mailboxes and began project and stockpile clean up. The contractor is planning to form three driveways and install some delineation on the project cross culverts. Please be aware of workers and watch for work zones when traveling in this area.
SH 276, Hunt County: from FM 36 to SH 34 (Quinlan Bypass). The contractor continued working on Business 276 ripping and rolling flex base for compaction. Crews continued to grade and backfill curbs, sidewalks, and drainage structures on SH 276 from west of spur 264 to SH 34 Intersection. Permanent stripe will be placed on SH 34 after the milling operation is complete. Crews have placed signals and signing work is ongoing. Please be aware of lane closures and watch for work zones and workers when traveling in this area.
SH 66, Hunt County: SH 66 at FM 1570, SH 34 at FM 1570. The contractor completed placing B-mix on the widened portion at the intersection of SH 34 and FM 1570. The SH 34, FM 1903 and FM 1570 intersections will be milled and overlayed soon along with some minor backfill operations. Striping will begin soon at all locations. Signal poles are on hold due to supply chain issues.
Maintenance crews for both Hunt and Rains County will be performing various sign and mailbox installations on various roads. Hunt County crews will be working on reshaping ditches on FM 2642 from SH 66 to I-30 frontage, and performing overlay operations on US 380 from US 69 to the Hunt County line. Rains County crews will be working on various bridge and culvert maintenance projects throughout the county. Both crews are addressing potholes and roadway complaints. Please be careful when traveling in these areas, watch out for workers and maintain a safe distance from work crews.
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Paris Junior College Regents Receive Clean Audit Report and Positive Ranking News
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PJC Regents receive clean audit report, positive ranking news
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents received the 2021-2022 audit report and results from a national data report at their monthly meeting held Monday, Jan. 22, 2023. The regents approved the audit report.
“That’s a clean opinion on these financial statements,” said Teffany Kevanaugh, CPA, of McLanahan and Holmes, for the College and the PJC Memorial Foundation. “We’re happy to report we did not have any difficulties with management in getting the audit done.”
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Daya System (IPEDS) report is based on data PJC submitted to the federal government, along with about 7,000 other institutions. PJC received a report comparing it and 22 other Texas colleges in the medium category.
For an academic year, PJC tuition and fees are $2,460, lower than the peer average of $2,535, and price of attendance (tuition and fees plus books, supplies, room and board) is $5,304 compared to the average of $6,563.
PJC has more students on some form of financial aid – 84 percent compared to 70 percent peer average, and 59 percent of PJC students are on PELL compared to 49 percent average.
PJC’s graduation rate is 34 percent, compared to 25 percent at peer colleges. The graduation rate is based on first-time, full-time degree seeking students coming to the institution for the first time.
PJC’s full-time equivalent (FTE) staffing is lower than peers while average faculty salaries at PJC are higher than peers ($59,821 compared to $56,427 peer college average).
PJC relies more heavily on state appropriations than peer colleges: 24 percent compared to 20 percent, while local tax dollars make up nine percent of revenues compared to 25 percent at peer institutions. Tuition and fees are 17 percent of revenues compared to 14 percent peer average.
Finally, PJC spends less per FTE in core expense categories than peers for instruction (PJC at $3,341 compared to $5,053 average), academic support of $448 compared to $956, and institutional support of $1,190 compared to $2,280. PJC spends $1,127 compared to the average of $1,281 on student services.
In other business, the Regents:
• Gave required annual approval to the Investment Policy – CAK (LOCAL). The policy had no changes from last year.
• Accepted the Local Policy Update #44 from the Texas Association of School Boards Policy Service. The update provided more local details for regent elections.
• Learned during the President’s Report that preliminary spring enrollment showed an increase in contact hours from both one and two years ago. The HVAC renovation in the Administration Building is largely meeting the timeline and offices should be able to move back into the building in February.
• Accepted the promotions/reassignments of Selynthia Martin as Educational Opportunity Center Student Support Services Coordinator and Madison Wells as Upward Bound Advisor; the employment of Sara Pierce as Educational Talent Search Advisor; and the resignations of Small Business Development Center Director Jennifer Johnston, Information Technology Director Eddie Mahar, and EOC SSS Coordinator Courtnie Wittkopf.
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.
2023 College Baseball Showdown Pass Giveaway
The 2023 college baseball season is once again kicking off at Globe Life Field this February with six teams from two conferences, SEC & Big 12, slated to play in the College Baseball Showdown.
Tune in For your chance to win passes to the 2023 College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field from Feb. 17-19th. Three games will be played each day, with these passes you will gain entry to each game.
Six teams will be featured in the third annual College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field. Participating teams include Texas Christian University, University of Texas, Oklahoma State University, University of Missouri, University of Arkansas, and Vanderbilt University.
Friday Gameday Has Five Teams Suiting Up
Friday, Jan. 27 is a busy one for Sulphur Springs sports. In what is truly the first gameday of the spring semester, five different teams from town are all in action.
First team up on Friday is tennis, playing in their second competition of the season.
Coach Tony Martinez and his squad are in Spring Hill for the second JV competition of the season. JV begins early Friday morning at 8 A.M.
In the first spring meet at Sherman, the varsity squad won eight or nine matches, according to the tennis coach. Martinez said the Bearcats are a senior-laden team, so to win so many matches is a testament to how much this program has grown in recent years.
The varsity team plays next on Thursday, Feb. 2 in Paris.
That meet has an early start next Thursday at 8 A.M.
Tennis was originally scheduled to host Denison on Tuesday, Jan. 24 but rain throughout Texas forced the match to be cancelled.
Second team up doesn’t tip off until Friday evening, but Lady Cats basketball wrap up a two-game home-stand Friday when they host Pittsburg.
Coach Bryan Jones and his team hope to wrap-up the home-stand going 2-0 and they hold a very good chance of doing so hosting the Lady Pirates.
Pittsburg comes into Friday’s district match-up in Sulphur Springs 1-5, their lone victory coming a week ago to winless Pleasant Grove.
The Lady Cats on Tuesday wrapped up their season series with the Lady Hawks on Tuesday when they demolished PG 70-41. Coach Jones’s squad fired on all cylinders in their blowout win, which also clinches a series sweep of the Lady Hawks. They hope to do the same on Friday, hosting Pittsburg, and need to win at home to secure a playoff spot.
A win Friday clinches a playoff spot for women’s basketball. They lead fifth place Pittsburg by two games, so a win Friday puts the Lady Cats up three games with two reminding.
They look to complete the sweep of the Lady Pirates, in doing so clinching a playoff spot as well.
Sulphur Springs tips off in the SSHS Main Gym on Friday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 P.M.
Friday’s district match-up with Pittsburg will be broadcasted onto KSST 1230 AM. Friday’s home contest will also be live-streamed onto KSST Radio’s Youtube channel.
Third team up on Jan. 27 is Lady Cats soccer, who play a huge game at Celina on Friday.
Coach Adriana Brena and her squad play top-ranked Celina on their home field on this Friday Gameday. Celina is the top-ranked team in 4A according to Lethal Enforcer, publisher of Texas soccer coach’s rankings.
The Lady Cats have their hands full in the second-to-last non-district contest for the soccer team.
After Friday’s contest in Celina, Sulphur Springs plays at (Frisco) Panther Creek next Monday, Jan. 30 before taking a week prior to the start of district play.
The women’s soccer team enters Friday’s duel in Celina 7-4 on the season, having won two straight and six of seven.
They look to make it three, or potentially four straight wins heading into the start of district play when they play top-ranked Celina on their home field.
That game kicks off in Celina on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 P.M.
Lady Cats soccer is ranked #29 in all of 4A in the most recent state rankings, but as highly ranked as #3 in 4A Region 2.
The second-to-last team to kick-off on Friday, Jan. 27 is Wildcats soccer, ready and set for a big duel tonight with Celina.
The Bobcats come into Gerald Prim Stadium ranked not only as one of the top teams in 4A Region 2, ranked #2 most recently, but also ranked #6 in all of 4A according to Lethal Enforcer.
Sulphur Springs looks to upset Celina, who most recently came to the Prim for the Wildcats’ 4A Elite Invitational and ended up winning the tournament. Coach Alexi Upton’s team finished third, going 2-1-1 in a loaded tourney full of talented 4A schools across Texas.
Most recently the men’s soccer team played in Frisco at Panther Creek on Wednesday. Like Lady Cats soccer and tennis on Tuesday, they had to move away from that date due to a constant downpour of rain that made its way across north & northeast Texas.
Sulphur Springs won big on Wednesday, 3-1.
Following the win in Frisco, the Wildcats are 7-6-1 heading into their final non-district contest on Friday.
They have a huge test hosting top-ranked Celina at the Prim.
That duel kicks off on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:15 P.M.
Last team up on Friday, Jan. 27 is Wildcats basketball in Pittsburg for the final game of the first half of district play.
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team is hoping to complete a 2-0 road-stand, and just like the Lady Cats they stand a very good chance of doing so playing at 0-4 Pittsburg.
The men’s basketball team on the other hand is a perfect 4-0, having taken care of PG on Tuesday in Texarkana.
Both teams came into the game as the lone undefeated squads from 15-4A, but it was Sulphur Springs that emerged victorious, beating the Hawks 67-55 on Tuesday.
Now, the Wildcats look to complete a perfect first half of district play when they host Pittsburg.
Coach Shaver and his team look to wrap up round one of the season by beating the Pirates on their home court.
That game tips off in Pittsburg on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 P.M.
Sulphur Springs enters the game ranked #11 in 4A according to TABC rankings.
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