Rep. Slaton To Host Grand Opening For District Office In Greenville Dec. 9
GREENVILLE, TEXAS – Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2 will be hosting a grand-opening and open house for the new HD-2 district office next Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The new office is located at 3101 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Suite 101, in Greenville.
Everyone from House District 2 is welcome to come and view the district office, and meet Representative Slaton and his District Director, Jim Thompson. Representative Slaton will be making some brief remarks to those in attendance at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
Both Basketball Teams in Day Two of Tournament Play
The men’s basketball team suffered their first loss on the season yesterday, Dec. 2 in the Mansfield tournament.
They dropped their first game in a close one to Atascocita, 66-61.
Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad did rebound after the loss to the Eagles by drubbing Arlington’s Seguin HS 77-55 to go 1-1 in their first day of the Mansfield tourney on Thursday, Dec. 2.
The win and loss in day one of tournament play brings the Wildcats basketball team’s record to 7-1.
Sulphur Springs has another match-up on this Friday game day, still in Mansfield, as the men’s basketball team will be in day two of the tourney taking on the Wilson Wildcats.
That game is set to tip off at noon.
If Coach Shaver’s Wildcats can stream together wins Friday they will not only continue to play Friday, but will also be back for day three of the Mansfield tourney on Saturday.
The Lady Cats basketball team are locked in to day two of their second tournament of the winter season held in Glen Rose.
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.
EEA Christmas Party is a Community Youth Benefit December 12 at Grays Building in Pacific Park from 4-7pm
SAVE THE DATE!! Bring your children to our YOUTH FREE CHRISTMAS PARTY 
️Games️ Arts & Crafts️ Free Food/ Drinks️ Toys and much more fun! 
All donations are welcomed! Thanks in advance for those who have reached out to donate. As a nonprofit organization we rely on the community members for support. Thanks 
to those who have CONTINUED to support the activities hosted for the youth. 
️ It’s always been about the youth
Police Searching For Suspect In Alleged Robbery At Love’s
Sulphur Springs Police were actively searching just after 10 a.m. Friday for a suspect in what has been reported as a robbery of Love’s, just off Interstate 30 in Sulphur Springs.
Few details have been released. The store was reportedly robbed around 9:45 a.m. Dec. 3, 2021. A suspect, described only as a white male, reportedly fled the store prior to police arrival. The suspect reportedly left in what was believed to be a maroon four-door Chevrolet Colorado or similar style truck. The suspect was a passenger in the vehicle, reportedly last seen headed west on Interstate 30, according to Sulphur Springs Police.
Local authorities are still investigating and searching for the alleged robbery suspect.
Come & Go Reception Planned For Long-Time City Attorney Jim McLeroy, Who is Retiring
A celebration will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, for Jim McLeroy, who is retiring this month from the City of Sulphur Springs.
The long time city attorney earlier this year let city officials know his plans to retire at the end of 2021. McLeroy has been working for about 6 months with local attorney Nate Smith, who last month was was officially approved by City Council to take over the duties of city attorney starting Dec. 8, 2021.
McLeroy will remain with the City of Sulphur Springs as assistant city attorney until Dec. 31, 2021, to offer guidance to Smith and make the transition go as smooth as possible.
The come and go reception in honor of McLeroy’s tenure as city attorney and in celebration of his retirement will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 29, at The Venue, 219 Main Street. Community members are encouraged to stop by and wish McLeroy will in his retirement from the city, while enjoying refreshments provided by Haystacks.
Cumby Junior High OAP Finishes Second, 6 Students Earn Recognition At District Contest
The Cumby Junior High OAP cast and crew came home from the UIL District 15-AA Junior High One-Act Play competition held Thursday, Dec. 2 in Van ISD, with 7 awards.
The Cumby Junior High OAP students did an “amazing job” during their 1:30 p.m. performance, and received a 2nd Place plaque for their efforts. Six students also received medals for individual achievements.
Kiersten Walden, Bryce Bearden and Ailee McArthur were named All Star Cast members, while Luke Green and Josie Norris received Honorable Mention All Star Cast recognition.
Hunter McPherson received a medal for being an Outstanding Technician.
Cumby teacher Robin Wheat serves as director for the CJHS theater troupe.
Congratulations to these thespians and Wheat on their achievements in District OAP competition.
HCSO Seeks Information Regarding Vehicle Burglaries
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding a string of vehicle burglaries overnight Wednesday to report it to Lake Country Crime Stoppers.
Several vehicle break-ins were committed Wednesday night December 1, through the early morning hours of Thursday, December 2, 2021, south of Sulphur Springs and in the city of Sulphur Springs.
Tips to Crime Stoppers are handled in such a way the caller’s identity remains anonymous. A tip that results in arrest and/or conviction could result in a $1,000 reward for the caller. Call Lake Country Crime Stoppers at 903-885-2020 to report information about the vehicle burglaries.
Christmas From the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
CHRISTMAS NEAR
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center secretary Jocelyn Sanchez Ambriz, in back reaching for lights, and students decorate the campus Christmas tree.
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 Board of Regents Receives Student Achievement Update
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PJC Board of Regents receives student achievement update
At their monthly meeting on Nov. 22, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents received the 2020-2021 report on 2021-2030 Student Achievement Targets.
“We’ve done well without targets,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. “These are the same achievement targets that we’ve had for the last 10 years. We’ve increased our percentages as an expectation, so we continue improving.”
In other business, the Regents:
• Approved an additional transfer of $2.5 million from the General Operating Fund to the Renewals and Replacement Fund as of August 31.
• Cast all of PJC’s votes at the Lamar County Appraisal District for nominee Ed McCraw.
• Approved the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar with the Fall 2022 semester starting Aug. 29 and ending with Commencement on Dec. 16. The Spring 2023 semester will begin on Jan. 17 and end on May 12. Spring Break 2023 will be March 13-17.
• Approved a change to the associate degree nursing curriculum initially brought before the board of regents last year. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved the curriculum and it was scheduled to be implemented in Fall 2022. In working with consultants, it was found the current proposed curriculum would align with a statewide developed curriculum for RNs and this will be submitted to begin in the Fall 2022 semester.
• Accepted the reassignment of Gabriela Reyes as Student Success Coach/Financial Aid Advisor at the PJC – Greenville Center; the employment of Associate Degree Nursing Instructor Deborah Elmore, Adult Education Career Navigator Mike Minihan, and Student Recruiter/Academic Advisor Alford Echols III; and the retirement of Small Business Development Center Counselor James Struwe.
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.
Peace & Hope Remembrance Offered For Families Harvey Funeral Home Has Served
The staff at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home invite the families they have served to stop by the Mount Vernon office this month for a Peace & Hope Remembrance ornament, to remember the loved ones during the 2021 Christmas season.
