SBDC Holding Virtual Sessions on Social Media Strategy
Over the next two weeks, each Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Paris Small Business Development Center will hold training sessions on social media strategy.
The first session on Tuesday, July 13 covers “Facebook and Instagram Ads.” The second session on Thursday, July 15 is “Eight Tips to Blogging Success.” “How to Add Video to Your Marketing Mix,” will be held Tuesday, July 20. On Thursday, July 22, the final session will be “How to Grow Your Business with LinkedIn.”
Register for the sessions at https://bit.ly/3xzFMBY.
The training is provided by CARES Act funding to deliver services and webinars to small businesses in support of business recovery.
Paris SBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of Texas, and Paris Junior College. Advising services are offered by the Paris SBDC without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, or disability. Special provisions will be made for limited English speaking individuals and those with disabilities. Those interested may contact the Paris SBDC at 903-782-0224.
Paris SBDC is partially funded under CARES Act Cooperative agreement #SBAHQ20C0059 by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC is committed to helping our clients that have been affected by COVID-19. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a federal law and provides funds to SBDC’s to provide expanded services and resources due to the pandemic.
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.
SBDC Presents Two Sessions on How to Grow Business Online
The Paris Small Business Development Center will present two Lunch-N-Learn marketing sessions on Wednesday, July 14 in Greenville and Thursday, July 15 in Sulphur Springs,
Presenting at the free sessions will be “Technology Evangelist” Eric Spellmann. Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch as learn how to grow a business online. Following each presentation, individual appointments will be offered with Spellmann at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Due to limited time slots available, participants are encouraged to call ahead to reserve a time with the digital marketing expert at 903-782-0224.
The first session, “Keys to You Tube Marketing,” will be held at the Paris Junior College – Greenville Center, 6500 Monty Stratton Parkway, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 116 on Wednesday, July 14. This session will help in deciding when to hire a videographer or use a smartphone, whether to invest in other tools for sound and quality, overcoming fears of video content and stage fright, and learning how long to script video content. How video will be used, whether for branding, how-to, cross promotion of website sales or other strategies will be covered. Register for this event at https://bit.ly/3wwHWAX.
The second session will cover “Driving Traffic to Leads”, and will be held at the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center, Room 104, 1137 Loop 301 East, on Thursday, July 15 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. This session will prevent people from leaving a website by making it engaging, organized and easy to navigate. Spellmann will provide practical steps to apply to website design including how to: create more traffic to a website; optimize a website; create a call to action and lead generation among multiple channels. Register for this event at https://bit.ly/3r7w7jC.
Spellmann has established himself as a leader in helping customers meet their online goals through practical, hands-on-application. In addition, he is a featured speaker at a number of national technology conferences. His unique style appeals to all levels of audiences.
His free online marketing videos continue to go viral with over 1.7 million views and climbing. His online marketing video series is one of the most popular on the subject and tens of thousands of fans follow his national video blogs.
Training is provided by CARES Act funding to deliver services and webinars to small businesses in support of business recovery.
Paris SBDC is partially funded under CARES Act Cooperative agreement #SBAHQ20C0059 by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC is committed to helping our clients that have been affected by COVID-19. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a federal law and provides funds to SBDC’s to provide expanded services and resources due to the pandemic. Paris SBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of Texas, and Paris Junior College. Advising services are offered by the Paris SBDC without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, or disability. Special provisions will be made for limited English-speaking individuals and those with disabilities. Those interested may contact the Paris SBDC at 903-782-0224.
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.
Of Interest to Senior Citizens; New Center, Upcoming Events, Walk to Remember
According to Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, following the completion and dedication of new H W Grays Building, the City crews turned their attention to the Oak Avenue building site for the new Seniors Center. Bidding was opened for the construction of a metal frame; however only one bid came in and it was higher than was expected. So, meanwhile, some more clearing has been done on the property. “We have to wait another 3 months to try of get bids for the Construction of the metal frame. They only got one bid turned in and it was double what they had thought it would cost. They are going to try again when the cost is lower. It will put the building back a few months in the construction”.
On the calendar is the Senior Citizens Prom on August 21st. All of the 100 tickets have already been spoken for. If anyone who didn’t get a ticket and wants to come can get on a waiting list in case someone cancels. The Senior Citizens Prom is very popular each year!
Another upcoming event is the Summer 42 Tournament, this Saturday, July 17th at the Seniors Center, 150 MLK Drive.
The need for a Tuesday Route Driver for Meal-a-Day was filled, however now we need a Monday Route Drive. If you’d like this rewarding volunteer position, contact the Seniors Center at 903-885-1661. And, we always need more cooks on Mondays, so that’s another rewarding volunteer position that is currently open.
Another good local cause is the Terrific Tuesdays program, a weekly respite care program for caregivers of Alzheimer’s suffers. Exactly what does the program offer? Quality Day Respite for caregivers of persons who exhibit symptoms of early to moderate states off memory loss. Each year, Terrific Tuesdays needs $10,000. total to operate for twelve months. October is the annual fundraising time, but if you’d like to make a donation, please do that at any time. The major fundraising events are the Mini-Walks and the Walk to Remember coming up in September and first week of October 2021 If everyone gave something to terrific Tuesdays, they could easily reach their goal. Sign up to walk and proudly wear the T-shirt! The work the Terrific Tuesdays volunteers do for the caregivers of memory-loss patients is a needed boost for them, for as you may know, caregiving is a 24/7 job. The half-day Tuesday respite time is very much appreciated and needed. And caregivers can enjoy those few hours knowing their loved one is being cared for, loved and entertained. Find out more on Facebook, Sulphur Springs Terrific Tuesdays Club.
Planning Meeting Set July 19, Charette Slated July 20-22 With Lockwood, TDG For Downtown West Planning
They’re back! Ian Lockwood with Toole Design Group is returning to Sulphur Springs with his team of urban design professionals to conduct another planning charrette, only this time for Downtown West.
Downtown West is the area loosely bounded by Mulberry, Rogers/Magnolia and Van Sickle streets and the Kansas City Southern railroad tracks. The final plan will possibly include a linear park, storm water retention and a water feature or two, street improvements, commercial development and residential development, according to City Manger Marc Maxwell.
The process will kick off with a dinner and presentation Monday, July 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The cost of the dinner is $10. There is no charge for anyone who wishes to attend but does not wish to eat. The following three days the public is invited, by appointment, to brainstorm with Toole Design Group at the Grays Building in Pacific Park. Call the Community Development Department at 903-439-3743 to schedule an appointment.
Lockwood and his team previously utilized the charrette planning process to design Main Street, Connally Street and Celebration Plaza. MHS Design Group used the process to design Pacific Park.
A charrette combines intensive work sessions, with public workshops and, typically, lasts 3 to 5 days.
“The hallmark of any good charrette is boatloads of public involvement and a final work product (design) at the end of the effort,” said City Manager, Marc Maxwell.
“It’s so much better than just a public meeting. People get to sit at the design table where all of the ideas are flowing, and they can see their ideas come to life on the tracing paper,” said Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers.
2 Traffic Stops, 1 Reckless Driver Complaint Result In 3 Controlled Substance Arrests
Two routine traffic stops and one reckless driver complaint resulted in three controlled substance arrests, according to sheriff’s reports.
FM 1567 Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward reported initiated a traffic stop at 8:54 p.m. Saturday on a silver Nissan Altima that was not driven in a single lane of traffic on FM 1567.
The deputy alleged seeing a gray object ejected from the passenger side of the car as he turned on the patrol lights on his vehicle. The object, Steward noted, landed on the side of the road at the FM 1567-FM 2948 intersection. HCSO Deputy Nick Marney, who was responding to assist, stopped and collected the object as requested by Steward.
Upon contact, Steward reported having both occupants step out of the auto, then placed the driver, identified in arrest reports as Truman Leon Pope Jr., into custody.
Deputies found a piece of taped paper containing a crystal-like substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamine and weighted 0.16 gram in during a probable cause search of the car.
The deputies believed Pope threw the object from the driver’s side out the passenger’s window. Pope was taken into custody; the passenger was given a ride to Yantis as the vehicle was impounded.
The 61-year-old Emory man was booked into Hopkins County jail at 11:13 p.m. July 1, 2021, on tampering with evidence and possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substances. He was released from jail Monday, July 12, 2021, on a $5,000 bond on the controlled substance charge and a $10,000 bond on the tampering with evidence charge.
Reckless Driving Complaint
HCSO Deputy Jason Lavender reported spotting a brown Hyundai SUV that matched the description of one for which dispatchers had received a reckless driving complaint. The SUV passed the deputy on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 112 and pulled in behind it and followed it to the eastbound rest area, where Lavender hit his patrol vehicle’s lights to let the driver know he was approaching.
Upon contact with the occupants, Lavender alleged he immediately smelled a strong marijuana odor emitting from the vehicle. He had both occupants get out and detained them in handcuffs. The driver, identified in arrest reports as Noah Truera, admitted to having a small amount of marijuana in a black bag in the SUV. During a probable cause search, the deputy did indeed located a bag containing not only a small amount of marijuana but also a small Ziploc type bag containing a white, crystal-like substance the deputy suspected based on his training to be methamphetamine.
The 22-year-old Garland man was arrested at 3:52 p.m. July 11, 2021, on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. Truera remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, July 12, 2021, in lieu of the $5,000 bond set on the felony charge.
Church Street Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported stopping a Ford F150 pickup at 9:58 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021, for a defective license plate light. The deputies reported signs of deception and nervous behavior from both Terry Lynne Wright and the passenger while talking with them, Sgt. Steward and Deputies Drew Fisher, Nick Marney and J. Davis alleged in arrest reports.
The passenger allegedly admitted to smoking marijuana. The 54-year-old driver refused to let the deputies search the truck, but admitted to having methamphetamine on him and in the Lariat. The Sulphur Springs man handed over a hide-a-key box with two baggies, one containing a crystal-like substance that tested positive for meth. Wright reportedly claimed all of the substance and was placed into custody. Deputies located an empty baggy which contained more crystal-like substance that tested positive for meth later, as well as an empty bag, set of digital scales, drug paraphernalia and about $1,160 in U.S. currency in the truck.
The woman was released, the truck impounded and Wright was booked into Hopkins County jail for possession of 43.74 total grams of suspected methamphetamine. The 54-year-old Sulphur Springs man remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, July 12, 201, in lieu of the $75,000 bond set on the manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.
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.
Lady A Ticket Giveaway!
KRVA is giving away Lady A Tickets for Friday and Saturday July 16th and 17th!
Like the KRVA post and homepage for a chance to win!
Comment on the post with “Friday” or “Saturday” and you could be a winner!
Winners will be announced on July 14th!
Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Athletes Race to the Finish of The Edge This Thursday
Wildcats cross country coach Ross Hicks can see the finish line of the Edge.
The Edge, the summer strength and conditioning program for SSISD’s teams, varies in length depending on the squad.
Most of the squads have six-week runs of the Edge, which includes cross country.
Even though it was a six week run from June 7 to July 15 in what can be some of the hottest months during the year, Coach Hicks said the summer strength and conditioning program has flown by.
“It has really flown by,” Coach Ross Hicks said about the past six weeks.
The Edge is the Wildcats coach’s favorite time of year to get up, get to where they need to be and to put in the work to get the day started right.
Another reason Coach Hicks enjoys the Edge is that this is the time when its easiest and coaches are best able to assess how much growth student-athletes have shown over a six (or up to this point, five)-week run.
“I’ve seen a lot of progress in people who are really starting to believe in themselves,” Coach Hicks said, “and understand what it takes to live the life of a runner.”
The cross country coach said the Edge has been a good building and bonding experience for his team.
While Coach Hicks voiced similar concerns as other coaches here in Sulphur Springs about a lack of student-athlete attendees, especially after the holiday weekend last week, Coach Hicks and his athletes are looking forward to the conclusion of this week’s Edge so they can have a week of rest off before jumping head-first into August, when their first race will occur.
“This week is gonna be a good week to round out our technical [or summer] approach,” Coach Hicks said.
The cross country team is finalizing their schedule for the fall and will have it released within the coming weeks.
After the Edge concludes this Thursday, July 15, Coach Ross Hicks and his cross country team will review their six-week run of the summer strength and conditioning before having a week off of rest.
After that, the program will have a mini summer camp where they will bring speakers, cook hamburgers, and commence their season with a bit of fun. After that, the first race for Sulphur Springs XC will occur in mid-August.
One thing Coach Hicks did wish to mention was the first ever cross country meet right here in Sulphur Springs. Normally the team has to travel to-and-fro to participate in events, but the Coach Hicks-led squad will be at the athletic complex for a meet on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.
The event is free and Coach Hicks highly encourages fans, listeners, and otherwise to come out and cheer on their Wildcats and Lady Cats as Sulphur Springs High School.
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.
Two Arrested On Violation Warrants Over The Weekend
Two men were arrested on violation warrants over the weekend, according to arrest reports.
Trondamion Andrezhel Cleveland was taken into custody at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021, on East Industrial Drive on a parole violation warrant. Aware Cleveland was at the location and that a warrant had been issued for his arrest, Sulphur Springs Police Departmennt Sgt. Brandon Mayes contacted the man and took him to jail on the charge.
The 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man was held Monday, July 12, 2021, in Hopkins County jail on the state warrant.
Billy Shane McCormick was taken into custody at the Adult Probation Office at 11:32 a.m. July 10, 2021, on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for injury to a child, elderly or disabled person. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Richard Brantley transported the 41-year-old Sulphur Springs man to Hopkins County jail. The violation, Brantley noted in arrest reports, is alleged to have occurred on July 8, 2021.
McCormick, who is also known to use William Dale McCormick and Billy Shane McCormick Jr., was held in Hopkins County jail Monday, July 12, 2021, without bond,
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.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – July 5-11, 2021
The Winnnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for July 5-11, 2021, included the following:
Arrests
- Leslie Wagner, 39 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 5, 2021, for Criminal Trespass.
- Bobby McKenzie Jr., 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 11, 2021, on a Texas Department of Criminal Justice parole warrant.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 144 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 49 citations and 61 warnings during this reporting period.
Round Two of the Texas WaterX Series in Llano Last Weekend
July 3rd weekend local Sulphur Springs and Jettribe “Race Family” riders Andrew Vo and Brian Snyder traveled to Llano, Texas for Round 2 of the Jettribe Texas IJSBA WaterX Championship.
It was an awesome scenic drive from Sulphur Springs.
Much thanks and gratitude to the City of Llano for once again hosting the jet ski race at their annual “Rock’N River Fest” event.
Riders from the surrounding states attended this family 4th of July weekend and competed amongst a stacked line-up of professional riders to build points for the upcoming Jettribe Texas IJSBA State Championship in Sulphur Springs July 24th and 25th.
The City of Llano rolled out the red carpet for the incoming racers with banners and billboards. The local government support was beyond what was expected. The race site was situated in a park alongside the Llano river.
There was awesome live music and local food vendors to entice all taste buds. Each night ended with an amazing fireworks show.
Your local Sulphur Springs’ racers Andrew Vo and Brian Snyder “a favorite for the win” came into the second round of the Jettribe Texas Championship on cloud nine from their first place overall podium finish at last month’s race in Somerville, TX.
However, with power sport racing anything can happen…
Brian Synder, a former Californian, competed on his 2020 Kawasaki 1500cc SXR stand-up ski with some newly modified motor work and enhanced handling components.
Andrew Vo, who also recently relocated to Texas from California, raced his new 2021 Yamaha 1050cc Superjet for the first time.
Due to some electrical gremlins, Andrew’s ski would not fire up until the day before the race.
Hats off to Tim Miller, a Pro Racer who owns Deplorable, Power Sport out of Waco, for his determination that Andrew would race on his own ski Saturday morning!
Tim worked tirelessly and methodically on the electrical issue and miraculously Andrew’s ski roared to life that night!
Saturday morning was race day and crowds were gathering, the National Anthem played, and racers went to the mandatory riders’ briefing. Following the meeting all junior racers attended a racer’s clinic for race safety and sportsmanship.
Jettribe expressed their gratitude to the “Junior Stars” instructors who came in from Florida to make this happen for the junior racers. Jet ski racing is a dangerous sport, and the kids were fortunate to have the best gear and training.
Just imagine a 65lb junior rider on a 450lb 1050cc stand-up jet ski that puts out 100hp stock out of the box!
After lunch and the crowd-pleasing Jet Ski Freestyle show, the race officially started. Throughout the race site you could hear and feel the familiar sound of crackling race ski engines, the smell of the two stroke premix VP race fumes, and the low rumbling of the powerful 4 strokes motors with turbos.
Announcers called each race class to the line (about 24 individual race classes in all) with various age groups and all kinds of race skis and experience levels.
Andrew Vo normally races the beginner junior class in the 10 – 12-year-old group, since this is only his second race. Unbeknownst to his parents and Andrew, he was mistakenly entered in the older and advanced group of Juniors Lites 4 strokes skis.
The Jettribe team was too nervous and focused on the starting line, and the fact that Andrew had not had any practice time on his new ski, to notice all of the racers were an age group older and more experienced.
The next thing they knew all riders were lined up at the starting line, the starting band snapped, the gate opened and all skis jets were down the straight away!
To the team’s amazement, as the pack of junior racers cornered their first left turn buoy, Andrew was able to narrowly grab the coveted “hole shot” from the pack of hungry riders.
Andrew was able to fight off the pack for about 2 laps until Hendrix Smith (Andrew’s friend and teammate) swept past Andrew on the back straights. Andrew held on to a solid second place as he cornered the last buoy for the “hallelujah” checkered flag.
However, in a heartbreaking moment, Andrew fell and his ski got away from him just short of the finish line. Jettribe’s respect and gratitude go to the safety course marshals for quickly fishing Andrew from the water and using a yellow caution flag as the rest of the riders headed towards the finish line.
Brian Synder (a favor for the podium) continues to be a Cinderella story as lightning did strike twice! He raced his stand-up ski in a stacked line-up of riders and achieved a clean sweep all weekend.
On his 1500cc Kawasaki SXR he rocketed first out of the starting gate, kept his lead, and fought off passing riders with his huge wake.
Brian took first overall for Llano Round 2, as well as first place and overall points from Round 1 of the WaterX Series in Somerville.
Stay tuned as the last and final round of the Jettribe Texas WaterX Championship will take place right here for the first time in Sulphur Springs July 24th and 25th.
Head out to the north shore of Lake Coleman and cheer on your home grown jet ski racers! The overall point winners at this event will be crowned IJSBA Texas State Champions!
