PJC Tuition and Fees Called a Bargain
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents, at a regular January meeting, was told that PJC continues to be a bargain in tuition and fees. “An annual review of statewide tuition, fees and taxes shows that PJC remains below average for in-district, out-of-district and out-of-state tuition and fees,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “In-district is $65 per semester credit hour versus the statewide average of $82. The tax survey showed...
William ‘Bill’ Bradford
No one title could identify him. There were several. No one specific phrase could be said to be his. Again, there were several. William Earl (Bill) (Brad) Bradford was a man of many titles and several phrases. He became a part of KSST in March 1948 approximately 18 months after the radio station opened in an upstairs studio on the downtown square in Sulphur Springs. At his death in 2013, his voice was a part of the everyday of almost...
Auditorium Renovation Plans Revealed Thursday
Don Roundtree is a consultant to the Sulphur Springs ISD on the Auditorium Renovation Project. Thursday evening Roundtree made a presentation on renovation plans. Lots of the work involving making the facility ADA compliant satisfying the needs of the handicapped. There will also be a sprinkler system. Seating will be reduced from 1500 to 1250 due to ADA issues. Curtains and all the seats will be replaced. Expect state of the art...
Early Voting Begins Monday for City Election
The only race in Sulphur Springs city, school and hospital elections is one for a seat on the City Council. Incumbent Oscar Aguilar faces a challenge from former councilman Charles Oxford. Early voting begins Monday at new City Hall and will continue weekdays through Tuesday, May 5. Hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily except next Tuesday and Thursday, which will have extended hours of 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. The early voting site is on...
Filing Dates Approaching for the May 9th Election
Sandra Gibby, the Tax Collector for the Sulphur Springs ISD, also handles elections for the district. Ms. Gibby told the School Board Monday night that filing dates were approaching for the district’s May 9 election. Candidates may file beginning January 28 until February 27. Filing will take place in the Tax Office in the Admin Building. The seats of incumbents Don Sapaugh and Jason Dietze are up this time.
