Volleyball Hits the Road Again Friday To End First Half of District Play
Sulphur Springs is powering their way through the first half of district play, as it wraps up for Lady Cat volleyball Friday. This week has Coach Bailey Dorner’s team hitting the road twice, first on Tuesday at Pleasant Grove followed by Friday at Pittsburg. Tuesday Sulphur Springs made the trip to Texarkana to take on undefeated Pleasant Grove. Just like last Friday’s home game, the Lady Cats lost in three straight tight...
Paris District Road Report for October 3, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 3, 2022. 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...
HCUW Shows Appreciation To Those With A History Of Helping Others
Hopkins County United Way showed appreciation Wednesday to those with “A History of Helping Others.” The Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon, held Sept. 28 at The Venue, each year is the official kickoff of HCUW’s annual fundraiser. Emily Glass, 2022-23 HCUW President In Appreciation “United Together” the community contributed $212,000 to the 2021-2022 campaign, which benefits 17 local nonprofit agencies...
PACE Program, Acceptance Of Assistance To Firefighters Grant Tabled
Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday tabled two items related to a proposed loan program and determined to wait until a future meeting to officially consider accepting a grant to benefit local fire departments. PACE Program The first person to complete the new public forum form to speak during the commissioners court meeting was Doug Taylor, regarding a request made to the court to allow for a PACE program in Hopkins County....
Paris District Road Report for September 26, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 26, 2022. 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...
Meet The 2022 SSHS Homecoming Nominees
Sulphur Springs High School administrators this week introduced the 10 young ladies selected as the 2022 SSHS Homecoming Nominees. After a week of spirit activities, including a parade, the community will learn which of these seniors are selected as this year’s Homecoming Royalty during the pregame activities at Gerald Prim Stadium starting around 6:40 tonight (Sept. 23, 2022). During a special media event, each of the 2022 SSHS...
North Hopkins Students Meeting Challenges Of Chicken Farming at Cluckingham Palace
As the North Hopkins Elementary classes began settling into another week of caring for the inhabitants of Cluckingham Palace, the school’s gifted and talented students were busy researching ways to help their feathered friends produce more eggs. Tegan Thompson shows the fresh egg she found while Amanda Caviness’ second grade class tends to the Royal Birds entrusted to their care Sept. 20 in Cluckhingham Palace at North...
HCUW To Continue History Of Helping Others With 2022-2023 Campaign To Raise $150,000
Hopkins County United Way volunteers kicked off the 2022-2023 campaign to raise $150,000 Wednesday, with a workers luncheon. The organization has “A History of Helping” others which continues this year with the fundraiser which will benefit 18 local agencies serving county residents of all ages and segments of the community by helping meet critical needs and providing enrichment activities. Past HCUW President Deanna...
National Voter Registration Day Highlights Statewide ‘VoteReady’ Voter Education Campaign
News Release — Sept. 20, 2022 AUSTIN – On National Voter Registration Day, Texas Secretary of State John Scott held a press conference at the Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center in East Austin to highlight the office’s “VoteReady” voter education campaign. “VoteReady” is a statewide campaign to educate Texans about ID requirements for voting in Texas, as well as ID requirements for those who are eligible to vote by...
Paris District Road Report for September 19, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 19, 2022. 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...