Paris District Road Report for week of December 18, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 18, 2023. 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...
Defective Tail Light Ends Magical Trip For Yantis Man
Andrew Lopez-Jones December 16, 2023 – In the early morning hours of Saturday, about 3:30am, a Sulphur Springs police officer noticed a Kia traveling with a defective tail light and initiated a traffic stop on Hillcrest Drive. When making contact with the driver, the subject seemed to be under the influence and would laugh uncontrollably. The driver was identified as Andrew Lopez-Jones, age 20, of Yantis. He continued to have...
Gala Made Possible by Volunteers
Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Annual Gala is one of the largest, most successful events held in Hopkins County. With an annual net income in the mid-$200,000 range, it has helped the Foundation become one of the largest non-profit contributors to the public good in the area. With a small army of volunteers, be they Foundation Board members or volunteers at large, this successful fundraising event...
Paris District Road Report for week of December 11, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 11, 2023. 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...
Winter Cattle Feeding Can Be Challenging by Mario Villarino
December 5, 2023 – Winter cattle feeding can be challenging when forage supply is short. It is also common that during the winter feeding process that cattle has the tendency to look for green forages to consume causing challenges to fences to keep them confined. When cattle breaks loose, the nature of the consumed forage becomes unknown. It is during these circumstances when intoxication can become a problem, either by the...
Paris District Road Report for Week of December 4, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 4, 2023. 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...
After a Hot Summer the Entire Cow-calf Herd May be Stressed by Mario Villarino
November 27, 2023 – As a cow-calf herd goes into the fall season after a hot, dry summer, the entire herd may be stressed. Excessive heat, short grass and low water tanks stress cattle and make them more susceptible to diseases. Unsanitary conditions and abrupt diet changes also can lead to illness, as can other circumstances of stress. At the end of the summer, the cows are likely pulled down to a thin body condition from...
Paris District Road Report for week of November 20, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 20, 2023. 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...
City National Bank Employees Show Support for In My Closet
November 13, 2023 – The employees of The City National Bank have once again generously donated to In My Closet. CNB employees had the opportunity to wear jeans, and pink, on Thursdays during the month of October. The employees raised $1,035 that they donated to In My Closet. John Sellers, CNB’s marketing director, shared, “CNB employees wanted our donation for breast cancer awareness to stay local to help the local women and men...
Paris District Road Report for week of November 13, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 13, 2023. 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...
