House Speaker Dustin Burrows Confident School Vouchers Will Pass This Time
February 7, 2025 – House Speaker Dustin Burrows remains optimistic about the prospects of the school voucher bill, confidently predicting its passage in the Texas House. The proposed legislation aims to empower parents by providing public funds to help cover the costs of private education, thereby expanding the range of educational options available to Texas families. According to Speaker Burrows, this bill reflects a bold step...
New Paris Junior College Vice President Not New to Paris Junior College
December 16, 2024 – Keitha Carlton, former Controller for Paris Junior College, has returned to PJC to take on the role of Vice President of Business Services. “We are excited to welcome Keitha back to Paris Junior College,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President. ”She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her time in higher education. Keitha will be a great addition to the Leadership Team of the College and will help...
Paris Junior College Wraps 100th Anniversary Homecoming
November 11, 2024 – The final day of the 100th anniversary Homecoming celebration at Paris Junior College did not disappoint, with a parade, Distinguished Alumni Reunion lunch, tailgate, basketball games, crowning of a king and queen, and capping the day with a concert from Clay Hollis. The Distinguished Alumni luncheon was a reunion to honor all previous honorees, their friends, and family. Dr. Stephen Benson, ninth president...
HUD Expands Housing Counseling Services to More Americans
The Department celebrates Housing Counseling by introducing new initiatives, including a partnership with Zillow, and the use of virtual methods to broaden access and reach more Americans seeking housing assistance. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a series of new actions to expand housing counseling services and strengthen pathways to homeownership for Americans. HUD is also...
New Shopping Vendors Announced For The 2024 State Fair Of TEXAS
September 16, 2024 – The annual State Fair of Texas is made up of a wide variety of small businesses that sell anything from soup and drink mixes to cowboy boots and earrings. For 24 days each year, eager fairgoers meander the shopping marketplaces that are filled with a little bit of everything at the Most Texan Place on Earth to find either the perfect gift for a loved one or the ideal item for themselves. The State Fair is a...
CHRISTUS Health Awards More Than $3.3 Million to Non-profit Organizations
Four Northeast Texas groups from the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances ministry received funds totaling $300,000 for community health initiatives August 29, 2024 – (TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to announce the distribution of more than $3.3 million to 47 non-profit organizations across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund. Four groups in Northeast Texas received funds...
SAVE BIG AT THE 2024 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
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Open Arms Recovery Support Group
February 28, 2024 – The Community Bible Fellowship Church located in Dike Texas is launching the new support group Open Arms Recovery (OAR). We feel lead to provide this to the community as addiction kills thousands of Americans every year and impacts millions of lives. Addiction not only affects the addict but also their family members, friends, coworkers, and those they interact with on a daily basis. The group will be under...
Too Much Emphasis on Winning and Losing at Jr. Fair Livestock Shows by Mario Villarino
February 8, 2024 – According to Nebraska Extension “It seems far too often we place too much emphasis on winning and losing at Jr. Fair livestock shows. Unfortunately, many times adults consider 4-H and FFA livestock projects a failure if their son or daughter does not win. If our only goal at a livestock show is to win, maybe we need to make some adjustments in our goals and in understanding the benefits our youth are gaining...
So Long Best Western Hello Red Roof
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, January 10, 2024 – Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn & Suites® Sulphur Springs, Texas, at 1521 Shannon Road East. Owner Valor Hospitality LLC invested more than $250,000 in renovations to the property, which included updating guest room furniture and adding new in-room amenities. Conveniently located off I-30, the 70-room Red Roof Inn & Suites...
