Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – Jan. 5, 2021
Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly manager’s report on Jan. 5, 2021:
COVID-19 RESPONSE
The number of active cases in Hopkins County decreased 11% since our last meeting with a total of 150 active cases as of January 04, 2021. The state has tested a total of 7,197 people at the Hopkins County testing site since this whole thing began. We have had 2,095 cumulative recoveries and 70 cumulative fatalities (40%
increase from last month) in Hopkins County. The hospital has 30 patients in the COVID19 unit as of today which is up 30% from last month.
As a part of the City’s response to Covid-19 the City suspended the practice of cutting off water service for non-payment. Some of the balances are growing quite high. The total arrearage is $152,037.68 with 584 accounts (8.71% of all accounts) in arrears. We now have a vaccine available on a limited basis. As it begins to become more widely available, we will have to decide how to bring the delinquent accounts up to a current status. I will likely propose requiring residents to pay their current bill along with 1/6th or 1/12th of their arrearage to avoid being cut off. In this way their accounts would be brought current in either 6 months or 12 months.
GRAYS BUILDING
The steel work is completed, and wooden framing has begun. You can now walk through the building and get a real sense of what it is going to look like.
SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
Construction drawings are still being prepared by REES Associates. We have hired Tandem Consulting to oversee the construction just like the Grays Building.
MCCANN STREET
Texana Land and Asphalt paved McCann Street in December. This project is now complete.
WOODLAWN STREET
The Capital Construction Division has completed the sewer main and the water main. They are now replacing portions of curb and gutter. Texana Land and Asphalt will then cement-stabilize the road base and pave the street with asphalt.
SAPUTO SEWER MAIN
This is the next capital improvement project. This $750,000 sewer project is funded entirely by a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. The new main will supplement an older undersized main. The path of the new main begins at Saputo and continues under the interstate. It then continues South for 3,500 feet before connecting to an existing trunk line. The new main has a 15-inch inch diameter. This grant is made possible because of a $50 million plant upgrade at Saputo and their cooperation with the Texas Department of Agriculture. Without their cooperation this project would not have been possible.
COLLEGE STREET
This will be the next project after the Saputo Sewer Line Project
CLAIMS
We did not have any workers compensation claims in December. We did have one liability claim for a sewer back up. We have submitted the claim to the TML risk pool. We recently began paying an extra premium for supplemental sewage backup coverage, so I expect this claim to be paid.
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
Finance Director Lesa Smith will present a report of revenues and expenditures.
Elsewhere around the city, employees:
- Made 12 extensive street repairs following utility repairs.
- Repaired 726 Potholes at various locations.
- Replaced 3 stop signs and 3 street signs.
- Hauled off concrete from buildings that were removed at the Airport.
- Put out barricades for a power pole that had been knocked down on Texas St.
- Put out barricades in flood areas for storms.
- Finished hauling street sweeper material to the Republic/Malloy Landfill.
- Installed curbs on Davis Street, in place of the approach for the old Ashcroft St, as well as a driveway next to it.
- Cleaned out storm drains 4 times.
- Repaired and replaced sidewalks at various locations around Coleman Park.
- Began installing new sidewalks at 2 locations at the Airport.
- Replaced 2 sections of the Cross-Town Trail to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
- Responded to 277 fire/rescue calls including 4 structure fires, 3 vehicle fires and 10 grass fires.
- Performed 5 fire inspections and reviewed 78 pre-fire plans.
- Performed preventative maintenance on 78 fire hydrants.
- Responded to 183 animal control calls.
- Achieved a 72% adoption rate at the animal shelter.
- Made 2 felony arrests in the Special Crimes Unit.
- Seized 4 pounds of marijuana and over $15,000
- Responded to 33 accidents, wrote 493 citations, recorded 56 offenses, made 6 arrests and responded to 2,125 calls for police service.
- Conducted 30 building inspections, 7 electrical inspections, 5 plumbing inspections, 6 mechanical inspections, and issued 19 building permits.
- Installed retrofit LED in Coleman Water Tower office.
- Installed retrofit LED in soccer field concession, bathrooms and storage facility building.
- Maintenance on Christmas lights on several streetlights and buildings.
- Installed new flow meter at the wastewater treatment plant.
- Installed fire extinguishers at the airport, hanger #27.
- Began installation on electrical service and powers for newly refurbished hanger at the airport.
- Installed light at the police department under awning in the back lot.
- Replaced lights at animal shelter dog kennels with LED.
- Replaced water valve and flush valve in women’s restroom at the Library.
- Maintenance work in restroom at Imagination Mountain.
- Maintenance work on locks for the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Maintenance work on central heat at the wastewater plant.
- Delivered door frames to Grays Building.
- Maintenance work on pad locks at the service center.
- Routine inspection and checks on central heat and air units at city hall.
- Meeting with East Texas Compost regarding compost operations on needed structural repairs to composting facility.
- Completed 4th quarter Bio-Monitoring DMR.
- Replaced Chlorinator auto switch over on one-ton cylinder.
- Ordered and installed flush valve on final clarifier #2.
- Changed bearings in Bar-Screen “B”.
- Assisted GraCon installing flow meter on north aeration train #1.
- Ordered replacement pump for effluent sampler.
- Completed recall work on service vehicles 70-951, 70-958, and 70-970.
- Treated wastewater to a daily average total suspended solids count of .56 mg/L
- Repaired 8 water main ruptures and replaced 13 water meters.
- Unstopped 14 sewer mains and repaired 2 sewer mains.
- Washed 70,000 feet of sewer mains.
- Collected three sets of bacteriological samples in the distribution system.
- Collected TOC samples delivered to AEL in Tyler and received results.
- Collected distribution chlorite samples, shipped to lab and received results.
- Flushed 36 dead end water mains.
2 Jailed In Hopkins County on Controlled Substance Charges, 2 on Marijuana Charges
Two people were jailed in Hopkins County on controlled substance charges and one on a marijuana charge on Tuesday, and another man was jailed early Wednesday morning on a marijuana charge as well, according to arrest reports.
East Middle Street Investigation
Sulphur Springs Police Department Sgt. Brandon Mayes went to Kimberley Michelle Rachui’s address at 2:49 p.m. Jan. 5, following up on an investigation on the 30-year-old woman.
He reported finding Rachui sitting in a black Dodge Ram pickup, from which an odor of marijuana emitted. The Sulphur Springs woman allegedly handed Mayes a pipe with unsmoked marijuana in it. A search of the truck allegedly revealed a glass pipe of the type used to smoke methamphetamine and a small baggy containing a crystal-like substance Mayes believed to be methamphetamine.
Mayes arrested Rachui at 3:08 p.m. Jan. 5 on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, a drug-free zone enhancement because the location was about 557 feet from a primary school campus. She remained in Hopkins County jail on Jan. 6, 2021 in lieu of a $10,000 bond on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Tuesday was the third time Rachui has been booked into Hopkins County jail in the 3 months. She too spent Oct. 22-23, 2020 in jail on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance; and Nov. 2-8, 20202, in custody for bond revocation on the a March 29, 2019 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge and surety off bond on the Oct. 22 controlled substance charge, according to jail records.
North League Street Marijuana Investigation
Sulphur Springs Police officers responded at 6:08 p.m. Jan. 5, 2021, in the 200 block of North League Street to a complaint of suspected marijuana smoking in a red pickup. Upon arrival, officers alleged they could smell a marijuana odor emitting from a red Chevrolet S10 tuck, A probable cause search allegedly revealed a bag containing a green leafy substance police believed to be marijuana.
The 20-year-old Sulphur Springs man in the truck claimed the marijuana as his and was taken into custody for possession of less than 2 ounces of marihuana, a drug-free zone enhancement was added because the location was within 500 feet of a church and park, police alleged in arrest reports. The man remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 6, in lieu of a $2,000 bond on the Class A misdemeanor charge.
Warrant Service On West Shannon Road
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro responded Tuesday night, in the 1600 block of West Shannon Road to meet with a man contacted police because he thought he had a warrant out of Hopkins County for his arrest. Upon contacting the man, officers obtained Mathew Banda‘s identifying information, which dispatchers used to confirm the 24-year-old El Paso man did indeed have an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
Castro took Banda into custody at 8:45 p.m. Jan. 5, 2021, on the warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for manufacture or delivery of 400 grams or more of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. The violation was alleged in arrest reports to have occurred on Dec. 8, 2020.
He was arrested Jan. 12, 2019, on the original manufacture or delivery of 400 grams or more of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge and released from Hopkins County jail, according to jail reports. He and three others were jailed after an Interstate traffic stop revealed an aftermarket compartment on the battery containing 4 black tape- and cellophane-wrapped bundles containing suspected heroin, officials alleged in the 2019 arrest report. He was released from jail May 29, 2019 on a $100,000 bond on the heroin charge, according to jail reports.
Banda, who is also known by the alias Mathew Sagaribai, remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 on the violation of probation charge, according to jail reports.
SH 19 South Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a tan Ford Ranger at 2:12 a.m. Jan. 6 on State Highway 19 south, just south of Interstate 30, for a defective head light. On contact with the driver, a deputy reported smelling a marijuana odor emitting from the truck.
A probable cause search of the truck revealed two baggies containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, a yellow bowl with marijuana residue in it, a large clear jar with marijuana residue, multiple baggies with marijuana residue, a package with marijuana residue, a vacuum-sealed bag containing marijuana residue and a half consumed blunt, the deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Consequently, the 23-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday on a possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana charge. He remained in Hopkins County jail later Jan. 6, 2021 in lieu o f a $1,000 bond on the Class B misdemeanor charge, according to jail reports.
He was jailed on two other occasions for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana: exactly 1 year ago (Jan. 6, 2020) and on Aug. 14, 2019. He was also booked into Hopkins County jail on four occasions last year: April 24 for public intoxication, May 14 for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, May 19 on a theft of firearm warrant and May 28 on a burglary of vehicles warrant, according to arrest reports.
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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.
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.
Wildcat Band Members Named To Prestigious All-Region Bands
5 Freshmen Selected To Freshmen, High School Region Bands; 4 Wildcat Band Members Advance to Area Band Auditions
In what can only be described as an unusual year, Texas music organizations worked to find ways to still hold annual music events for students. Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band members have also worked hard to meet the challenges posed by those changes, which this year included virtual auditions for All-Region Bands.
The hard work paid off with 16 making the Freshmen Region Band and 15 making the High School All-Region Band. Five freshmen made both bands Four Wildcat Band members played well enough to advance from All-Region to the Area audition as well.
For these competitions, Texas Music Educators Association worked to create an online audition process where students recorded themselves on their prepared audition music. In year’s past, these have always been in-person, head-to-head performances. After the head band director certified that each recording was legitimate, the students’ audition recordings were sent digitally and anonymously to a panel of judges who adjudicated each recording.
“The students still worked on the audition music as always and had stiff competition.” said Spencer Emmert, head director. “Sulphur Springs HS Band had great results in this unique setting for Region! The students didn’t let these different circumstances change their focus on excelling at the Region level.”
Students from TMEA Region 4, that stretches from west of Sulphur Springs all the way to Texarkana, submitted audition recordings.
“I felt like, since students didn’t have to personally attend an audition this year, there was even more competition,” Emmert said.
The first round of auditions were for our Freshmen Region Band. Students named to the group were Jasmin Yanez, Sara Voss, Payton Willis, Jeremy Resendiz, Lauren Maynard, Levi Caton, Ty Robinson, Adam Arnecke, Janeth Rivera, Catherine Starzyk, Caroline Prickette, Kate Hurley, Kami White, Alexis Villarino, Jonas Mejia and Abraham Lopez.
The High School All-Region auditions came next. These auditions have the potential for advancement to the AREA level to audition for a seat in the Texas All-State Band. Students named to the TMEA Region 4 Band were Avery Moss, Cameron Beard, Triston Stewart, Jakson Medelline, Joel Villarino, Matthew Sherman, John Moser, Catherine Starzyk, Caroline Prickette, Kate Hurley, Kami White, Alex Botello, Levi Caton, Tyler Burnett and Anthony Arroyo.
Freshmen students lauded for earning a place in both the Freshmen and HS Region Bands were Levi Caton, Kate Hurley, Caroline Prickette, Catherin Starzyk and Kami White.
Students who place at the very top of their instrument class to advance onto the Area level were Cameron Beard on clarinet, Tyler Burnett on trombone, Matthew Sherman on alto saxophone and Joel Villarino on horn. These students will record an audition for the Area level on Tuesday, January 12, for a chance at the Texas All-State Band placement.
Congratulations to all the students for their achievements in making the All-Region Bands, particularly those placing in both and those advancing to the Area.
Sulphur Springs City Council Approves Requests for 5 Building Projects That Will Provide 80 New Housing Units
Sulphur Springs City Council on Jan. 5 approved requests involving five building projects that, upon construction, will provide about 80 new housing units in Sulphur Springs.
380 Agreements
The council first granted two 380 agreements, to SM Family Holdings LLC and one 380 agreement to Adrian Lopez. After constructing a single family home on property already within the city limits in identified areas (infill housing development). the applicant will be reimbursed an estimated $3,000-$5,000 in building fees such as the permit for the building itself, mechanical, electrical and plumbing fees associated with construction; water and sewer tap fees; and demolition fees associated with construction of the home.
The amounts of each incentive will vary by project based on a number of factors, including the condition of the property, whether the property has a city tax lien, square footage of the property, streets and utilities involved. The city typically makes up the amount reimbursed within 2-3 years through collection of city taxes and utility fees.
For instance, the single-family home SM Family Holdings LLC is in the process of building at 306 South Moore Street is expected to be valued at around $150,000. The new home alone would generate $660 a year in property taxes, $360 in sewer fees, $408 a year in water fees and $60 in street fees. Thus, the city will have recouped the funds reimbursed in 2-3 years. SM Family Holdings LLC will pay any delinquent taxes on the property, then be reimbursed for the delinquent taxes upon completion of the project, according to Sulphur Springs Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski.
Place 1 Councilman Jay Julian asked if there was a timeline by which applicants have to apply during or before the construction process in order to receive a 380 incentive agreement as SM Holdings has applied for an agreement for a project already in progress.
Niewiadomski noted that city staff advise applicants that if they start building before applying for an agreement, they do so at their own risk as they are under no contract with the city. If they want to be absolutely certain before they acquire the property, they should have the agreement in place before doing so, to be sure of the situation before moving forward with the project.
City Attorney Jim McLeroy noted the policy is relatively new, so there may be some projects that were in the works longer and the requests are just making their way to the City Council for approval.
SM Family Holdings LLC also was also granted a 380 agreement to build a single-family home at 222 Craig Street. That project will require a variance granted from the zoning board because it is so narrow.
Julian pointed out that it is actually located on Wilson what looks like a dead-end grassy lane, a street that perhaps was platted but never developed. City Manager Marc Maxwell noted city officials will likely bring to the council a request to abandon the street in the future. City McLeroy noted that is a close, narrow street. Perhaps it could be sold to one of the adjoining land owners or developer at fair market value based on square foot dollar amounts for that area.
Adrian Lopez plans to construct a single-family home at 832 Alabama Street. Construction., however, was contingent on receiving the agreement as the property does have city tax liens. As of December, the liens totaled $8,792, but will likely come in a little higher as they have accrued this month. If approved, Lopez indicated plans to proceed with the purchase of the property and construction of a single-family home there, according to Niewiadomski.
Community Facilities Contract
Sulphur Springs City Council also approved a Community Facilities Contract with Joe Ardis for property located at the corner of College and Lundy Street. Ardis owns the lot and plans to construct two sets of duplexes. He will need to connect to the water line on College and Lundy. To eliminate a dead end main, he will need approval for that dedication.
The duplexes will face Lundy to the west, with room left on the lot for potential development. Water and sewer would be in the rear so it could potentially serve the lot to the east in the future. The area is zoned multi-family as it has similar units near it.
Niewiadomski said there are three things that will need to be addressed for the project to proceed. City staff plans to work with Ardis to make sure those terms, including needed utility easements, ensuring fencing doe snot block utilities.
Dority Addition Final Plat
The City Council also approve the final plat request from Kenneth Dority for property at the corner of Fisher and Spence Street. Dority plans to construct 35 duplexes on the property. The plat was recommended to the council for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, provided four specifications are met.
Dority plans to put a new subdivision on the 10.48 acres at the corner of Spence and Fisher Streets. The property is to be divided into 35 lots on which residential duplexes would be located.
The project in October was rezoned from heavy commercial to single family attached zoning, on which duplexes can be placed. The engineered plans have been reviewed by the city engineer and are substantially acceptable provided they include: drainage easements for lots 12-25 and 27-35; requires maintenance responsibility for a retention pond area to Lot 35; increases the front building setback line from 25 feet to 36 feet for lots 12-35 for the off-street parking; and on-street parking is to be prohibited on Twin Oaks Street. Each will have two parking areas that are 20×36 feet, which would allow for four vehicles to be parked in the driveway on either side per unit, two side-by-side and and two behind the first two.
Place 5 Councilman Gary Spraggins asked if people would be able to park on lawns or on the street to accommodate a large gathering such as say a funeral. that would necessitate more vehicles than parking spaces allow. Niewiadomski said no parking would be allowed on the new street. Maxwell noted due to how narrow that street will be, allowing vehicles to park on the street would be a safety hazard, as a fire truck or other large emergency vehicle would unable to get past a vehicle parked on that street in the event of an emergency, which likely could result in tragedy due to the inaccessibility of other points on that street.
Maxwell recommended that the plat be approved contingent on the driveways being paved with concrete. McLeroy said the city would have to check into that, because of recent legal changes regarding municipalities ability to specify building materials for projects.
Julian asked how the city plans to go about binding whoever has Lot 35 to a requirements to be responsible for maintenance for mowing and maintenance of drainage area and the nearby retention pond. Niewiadomski noted that language would be tacked onto the plat document requiring it.
Lady Cats Basketball Team Earns Overtime Win At Hugo, Oklahoma, 47-41
The Lady Cats Basketball Team outscored Hugo, Oklahoma 8-2 in overtime to take a 47-41 win on the road Tuesday evening, January 5.
After the Lady Buffaloes hit a pair of free throws in overtime, the Lady Cats made four unanswered baskets to get the win. Nylah Lindley scored the first two baskets and Kenzie Willis and Dalanee Myles both added one.
The Lady Cats got into overtime thanks to a late three point basket by Addisyn Wall. The ball was thrown to her on a fast break and Wall had the presence of mind to step back behind the three point line before hitting the big shot.
Willis led all scorers with 14 points including 2 three-pointers. Wall scored 12 points on 4 three-point baskets. Lindley scored 9 points. Bre’Asia Ivery scored 6 points. Myles had 4 points. Serenity Lewis had 2 points.
With the win, their second in a row, the Lady Cats improve to 8-6 for the season. The Lady Cats are 2-2 in district play and they return to district competition Friday evening at home against Hallsville.
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.
Carrillo Named First Team Linebacker As 14 Wildcats Make the All-District Football Team
A total of 14 Wildcats Football Players were named to the All-District 8-5A Football Team selected by the district’s coaches.
Senior inside linebacker Ryan Carrillo, the Wildcats’ leading tackler, was named 1st Team All-District Linebacker.
Five Wildcats earned Second Team Recognition: senior defensive end D’Andre Peoples senior quarterback Kaden Wallace, senior running back Caden Davis, junior B-back Carson Fenton and senior offensive tackle Somjai Pryor.
Eight Wildcats made the All-District Honorable Mention list: sophomore wide receiver C.J. Williams, senior center Raydon McCormack, senior offensive guard Alfredo Olavide, sophomore defensive lineman Nick Cantillo, senior outside linebacker Landry Meskimen, senior outside linebacker Cameron Hargrave, senior cornerback Kaden Eaton and junior kicker Josh Tavera.
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.
Chamber Connection: Goal Setting For Meaningful 2021, Hopefully, Together
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to the new year, everyone! Here’s to the hope that 2021 will be kind, fun, and meaningful. We’ve been goal setting around here, and more than anything, I want 2021 to allow us to be together in groups again. I know it will take some time, but I think we will finally get there!
Ribbon Cutting
Rythmic Productions Music Studio is hosting a ribbon cutting
Rythmic Productions Music Studio is hosting a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, January 12, at noon. They are located at 817 Fisher Street here in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to attend and check out this new business!
Business Highlight
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting member of the Chamber each week. Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for January 7, One Soul Yoga. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
Final 2020 Numbers Prove Dismal Year For Hopkins County
As the state of Texas continues to update fatalities attributed to Hopkins County due to COVID-19 for the year 2020, the final numbers for death certificates are coming is as well. Currently, the state DSHS dashboard shows 70 fatalities for deaths due to the coronavirus for residents that lived in Hopkins County. As the state sometimes takes several weeks to report deaths, this number for 2020 is certain to go up. It is important to know that the state attributes these fatalities to Hopkins County no matter where the resident was when they passed away. Conversely, Hopkins County death certificates are filed for every death that occurs in Hopkins County, regardless of the deceased’s residence. The number of people that died in Hopkins County in the year 2020 stands at 514, with nine additional pending deaths expected to be filed.
The total number of deaths as recorded by death certificates is the highest number of deaths ever recorded in Hopkins County. This dismal fact is due not only to a higher number of deaths of Hopkins County residents, but also the number of people transferred into Hopkins County and passed away due to various reasons. With the different ways that these numbers are calculated, it is impossible to separate only Hopkins County deaths and then calculate the percentage of those that were COVID related. Either way, we can all agree that the numbers are way too high, and we can only hope that 2021 will be a better year.
The following is a press release from Hopkins County.
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams Hit the Road on Game Day Tuesday
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams have non-district games on the road on this game day Tuesday (January 5).
The Wildcats are making a long road trip to Nacogdoches. There will be a Freshman game at 4:30 p.m. The Wildcats JV plays Nac at 5:45 p.m. The Wildcats Varsity plays the Dragons beginning at 7 p.m. The Wildcats have a 9-5 season record and they have won two games in row. Their latest win came at Marshall Saturday in a district game. Max Preps has the Dragons with a 6-8 season record. Nacogdoches has faced five teams in the Wildcats district with wins over Longview and Pine Tree and losses to Hallsville, Marshall and Mount Pleasant.
The Lady Cats travel to Hugo, Oklahoma for a non-district game. The schedule calls for a JV game at 5 p.m. The Lady Cats Varsity plays the Lady Buffaloes at around 6:30 p.m. The Lady Cats are 7-6 so far this season after surprising previously unbeaten Gilmer last Friday at home.
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats will be back in district play on Friday against Hallsville.
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.
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News
On the first day back from the Christmas and New Years holidays, PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Assistant Director and Student Advisor Iris Gutierrez, right, helps returning student Andre Evans of Sulphur Springs as he registers for the 2021 Spring Semester. For information about applying for admission or scholarships to PJC, call 903-885-1232.
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.
