Sulphur Springs ISD Back-To-School Activities Slated Over The Next Week
Aug11

Sulphur Springs ISD Back-To-School Activities Slated Over The Next Week

Although school will not officially start until Wednesday, Aug. 18, days have been designated for Sulphur Springs ISD back-to-school activities over the next week to help ease students and families into the 2021-2022 school years, including Meet the Teacher, School Supply Drive Thrus, Squad Offs, an alumni basketball tourney and Device Pick Up. Elementary officials too have announced plans for an After School Program to begin the...

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City, County Celebrate National Health Center Week, Aug. 8-14
Aug09

City, County Celebrate National Health Center Week, Aug. 8-14

City and county officials proclaimed Aug. 8-14 as National Health Center Week, in celebration of the “legacy of America’s Community Health Centers, and their vital role in shaping the past, present, and future of America’s health care system.” Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers during the regular City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 3, and Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom during the regular Commissioners Court meeting...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 9, 2021
Aug07

Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 9, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 9, 2021. 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...

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Paris SBDC Offering Training to Assist Restaurants, Other Businesses
Aug03

Paris SBDC Offering Training to Assist Restaurants, Other Businesses

PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Public Information Services Paris SBDC offering training to assist restaurants, other businesses The Paris Small Business Development Center is offering free in-person and online training events next week, one on building restaurant staff recession-proof tips for small business, and the other on getting, managing and spending money. Delivering 99 recession-proof tips for small business success is the subject...

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Lots Of Items Exempt From Tax Aug. 6-8, For Texas Back-to-School Sales Tax Weekend
Aug03

Lots Of Items Exempt From Tax Aug. 6-8, For Texas Back-to-School Sales Tax Weekend

If you have kids who will soon resume classes or maybe you just need to replenish your office supplies and basics wardrobe, it could pay to wait until this weekend to make purchases. Many school supplies, clothing, shoes and student backpacks not only will be on sale, but qualifying items valued at less than $100 are exempt from local and state sales taxes as well.  This year’s Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, Aug. 6,...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of Aug. 2, 2021
Jul31

Paris District Road Report for the Week of Aug. 2, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 2, 2021. 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...

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Five Arrested Over the Weekend On Felony Controlled Substance Charges
Jul26

Five Arrested Over the Weekend On Felony Controlled Substance Charges

Local officers arrested five people over the weekend on felony controlled substance charges, according to jail reports. Gilmer Street Welfare Check Jessica Joe Farrow A 28-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was arrested at 1:07 p.m. July 25 for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and possession of 28 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 3...

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Chamber Connection – July 21: Only 1 Week Left To Sign Up For Chamber Showcase
Jul21

Chamber Connection – July 21: Only 1 Week Left To Sign Up For Chamber Showcase

By Butch Burney The Chamber Showcase is a two-for-one event. It’s an ideal opportunity to get your business name out to the community. It’s also a great way for community members to get to learn more about local businesses and maybe get a door prize to boot. We just have another week to sign up for the 3rd Annual Chamber Showcase. The Showcase is set for Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Tables are available for...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of July 19, 2021
Jul17

Paris District Road Report for the Week of July 19, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of July 19, 2021. 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...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of July 12, 2021
Jul10

Paris District Road Report for the Week of July 12, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of July 12, 2021. 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...

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