*UPDATED* Tuesday’s Weather Related Closings and Delayed Starts
CLICK HERE FOR WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE This is the latest information about closings and delayed starts in Hopkins County. Keep your radio tuned to 1230 AM KSST, and check back frequently. Legacy Cares bereavement meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday has been cancelled. Hopkins County Offices: Open at 9:00 AM Tuesday Morning Meal-A-Day Center: CLOSED TUESDAY Tax Aid Program at Wesley United Methodist Church: Open from 12 PM to 4...
Geral Buford Kennedy
Geral Buford Kennedy was born on October 10,1922 and lived 92 years on earth until called home to his reward on February 19, 2015. Geral began his life in Cunningham, Texas and later moved to Paris, Texas where he graduated from Paris Junior college just before enlisting in the Navy. While serving his country he completed training in radio communications and air gunnery. In 1945, he was thrilled to receive his aircrew wings....
Phil Williams new PJC-Sulphur Springs Center director
Dr. Phil Williams, a resident of Hopkins County and a coach and administrator at the university level since 1986, has been employed as director of the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center. Williams began his new job Feb. 8 and said he is glad to be able to live — and work — in Hopkins County. In announcing the employment of Dr. Williams, Paris Junior College President Dr. Pamela Anglin said, “We are excited about having Dr....
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
Floyd and Martha Payton were in Pittsburg on Saturday for a get together with members of Martha’s family. They met at the home of B. C. Honzell. Those in attendance were Von Honzell of Wylie, Marvin and Karen Stebbins of Garland, David and Trish Honzell of Garland, Floyd and Martha Payton of Tira, Ann Sullivan of Longview, Ruth and Ray Prim of Benbrook, Margaret Benoit of Aurora, Colorado, Nelda Gordon of Palestine and Lon...
PJC Releases List of Certified Graduates for Fall 2014
The list of graduates receiving degrees and certificates from Paris Junior College at the fall 2014 semester graduation has been certified and released. Texas students receiving associate degrees: Amarillo: Kaylyn N. Graham and Brittney N. Perez Arthur City: Stacie L. Erwin Blossom: Kandace N. Davidson, Ashley D. Outland, Molly O. Pylant and Stacie M. Smith Bogata: Tamara R. Moore Breckenridge: April D. Horton Brookston: Christina D....
GED Tests, Discounts Available Until February 28
From now until Feb. 28, adults can take advantage of two new special offers from the GED Testing Service to help them study for and pass their GED test. Adults studying for the GED test can take the GED Ready practice test for $1. This is $5 less than the practice test normally costs. By taking a practice test, a student can learn if they’re ready to pass the GED test, what skills they should work on in order to pass, and get a...
PJC Tuition Below the Peer Group Average
The Paris Junior College Board heard a glowing report on the college based on the Integrated Postsecondary Data System. Compared with 22 peers, PJC’s annual tuition and fees is $1,428 compared to the peer group average of $2,136. The net price of attendance also compares favorably. A larger percentage of PJC students are on PELL grants that peer colleges. PJC is more dependent on state appropriations than its’ peers
PJC Continues Offering Quality Education While Saving Students Money
A report from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) shows that Paris Junior College continues delivering an excellent education at great savings to students, the PJC Board of Regents heard Wednesday evening. According to the IPEDS report, PJC’s annual tuition and fees is $1,428 compared to the peer group average of $2,136. The net price of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies, and room and board)...
Community Education Courses Available in February
QuickBooks, Heartsaver First Aid and in-depth training for child development associates are among the continuing education courses being offered to the public at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center campus during February. Courses will be conducted on the campus at 1202 West Houston. For registration or additional information, call 903-885-1232 or visit www.parisjc.edu/ce. QuickBooks Level 1 covers the popular record...
PJC Work Begins
Work has begun on the construction of the foundation for the welding shop that will be located at the new PJC-Sulphur Springs Center (formerly Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company). The welding program will be the first of several vocational programs to be offered at the new campus. The campus will undergo remodeling and expansion to accommodate all academic and vocational programs in the future. Paul Bailey Public Information Paris...
