PJC Board Of Regents Receive Legislative Update
Paris Junior College regents received an update on the Texas Legislative session at their Monday, March 25 meeting, including hopes by the college that TC3 and NETnet will continue to be funded. Progress on those issues will be known soon. TC3 is a technology consortium for PJC’s financial and student information systems allowing multiple colleges to implement the same software system, receive reduced prices and have the...
Line Dancing, Car Fit Among Events Offered At Senior Citizens Center
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Many activities are planned starting Tuesday for people age 55 and older in the area. Below are a few of the upcoming events reported by Senior Citizens Center Program and Marketing Director Karon Weatherman: The 55-Plus Health Fair will be from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the ROC. “We will be serving hot dogs, chips, cookies and water. There will be over 40 vendors there for you to check...
Upcoming Agrilife Extension Events
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Department of Transportation are sponsoring a Car Seat Checkup event on Wednesday, April 3, on the Lowe’s Parking Lot in Sulphur Springs, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Technicians will be on hand to check for proper installation, size, and condition of the child’s car seat. A new child safety seat will be provided at no charge if there are problems with the current seat. ...
New! A 50-Plus Health Fair Set for April 2 at The Roc
For seven years, there has been a local springtime Health Fair for persons age 55 and older. Now, it has a new name, the 50 Plus Health Fair, and will be held during a new afternoon and early evening time frame on Tuesday April 2, 2019 at The Roc of First Baptist Church, 115 Putman Street near downtown Sulphur Springs. The Health Fair will be held from 4:30 until 6:30 pm, and is absolutely free for persons age 50 and older. According...
Tri County RFL Plans April 6 Dinner for Cancer Survivors
Tri County Relay For Life Committee will honor cancer survivors at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6 with a special survivors dinnner, at Shannon Oaks Church, 1113 East Shannon Road.”This is for survivors and their caregivers. This is a new location for us,” said Tri County RFL Committee Chair Gina Giguere.This will be a special time for cancer survivors to fellowship with others who have battled or are also battling cancer,...
Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet: A Celebration with Food, Fun, and Loved Ones
Letters of invitation to the 14th Annual Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet went out this week to every senior citizen in Hopkins County who is or will be 90 years of age by Dec. 31, 2019. Anyone who fits in that category who didn’t receive a letter is asked to contact Karon Weatherman at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center at (903) 885-1661 to be added to the list. “The only way that I found out who is 90+ is by someone...
You CAN Manage Your Diabetes By Johanna Hicks
You CAN Manage Your Diabetes! As many of you know, our youngest son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 2 ½ and our world was turned topsy turvy! When I re-entered the career as Extension Agent several years ago, my passion was diabetes education. Our son was my inspiration for helping others manage diabetes....
Meet New Library Volunteer at Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center
If you haven’t been to the Senior Citizens Center Library in awhile, you should come in and check it out. Nell Warren, a native of Hopkins County, has taken over the organization of the Library. Nell is a Retired Librarian from Frost Independent School District. Nell retired after working 26 years in the Frost ISD School Library for students Pre-K – 12 years. She was born and raised in Hopkins County and moved home to the...
Buyers Lunch is a NETLA Tradition, Hosted by Farm Bureau, First Baptist Church
Kevin Gibson, President of NETLA Prior to the Hopkins County Junior Market Show and Sale, it’s a local tradition that potential buyers be treated to a fabulous lunch featuring beef and dairy, and introduced to some of the youth exhibitors. The event was held in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs at noon on Thursday February 21, 2019. A large attendance of farmers, ranchers and community leaders were...
Roberts Named Citizen of the Year at 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet; A Number of Awards Presented at “Love Makes the World Go Round” Event
Craig Roberts was named Citizen of the Year at the 93rd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. “Love Makes the World Go Round” was the theme for the Valentine’s Day event at the Civic Center. The annual event honors local citizens and Chamber of Commerce members who contribute to the quality of life in the county. A number of awards and recognitions were presented. Craig Roberts named Citizen...
