Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sulphur Springs
A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT HOPKINS AND RAINS COUNTIES… AT 747 PM CDT…A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WAS NEAR EMORY…OR 16 MILES SOUTHWEST OF SULPHUR SPRINGS…MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH. WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH AND NICKEL SIZE HAIL ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE… SULPHUR SPRINGS…EMORY…EAST TAWAKONI…COMO AND POINT. THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 30 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 115 AND...
PJC Sulphur Springs Director Confident in Future of Junior Colleges
Dr. Phil Williams, who has lived in Hopkins County for some time, is still pretty new on the job as Director of the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center. He became director February 9th after serving 12 years as Chair of the Department of Kenisiology at Dallas Baptist University. Prior to his time at DBU, he was Head Coach for Track and Field at East Texas State, now Texas A & M University-Commerce for 16 years. He...
Taylor Named TxDOT Area Engineer in Sulphur Springs
PARIS – The Texas Department of Transportation has named Daniel Taylor, P.E., as its area engineer based in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Taylor is one of four area engineers serving TxDOT’s nine-county Paris District in Northeast Texas. “We are fortunate to have Daniel Taylor assume leadership of this important regional sector of the Paris District,” said Paul Montgomery, TxDOT district engineer based in Paris. “He will begin his new...
Alexander Named Principal at Sulphur Springs Elementary
The Academic Specialist at Sulphur Springs Elementary Ashanta Alexander has been named the Principal at Sulphur Springs Elementary replacing Kristen Monk, who has accepted an Assistant Superintendent position in Administration. The School Board approved the personnel move Friday and also voted to submit a missed school day waiver application to the TEA for a third day missed this school year due to bad weather
Early Registration Underway at PJC-Sulphur Springs
As construction continues, early registration is underway. Although classes will not be offered at the future home of the Paris Junior College campus in Sulphur Springs, classes will continue at their current facilities between Sulphur Springs High School and the Regional Civic Center. WORK CONTINUES Construction continues at the future home of Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center as workers erect the framework and air...
*UPDATE* Will McDonald’s Protests Come to Sulphur Springs?
McDonald’s Corp. announced April 1, 2015 that 90,000 of the 750,000 McDonald’s employees would receive a pay raise of one dollar above the local minimum wage starting in July, eventually reaching over $10 an hour. This pay raise only applies to establishments officially owned by the McDonald’s Corperation. Any franchise establishments that are owned by individuals are left out of this raise, unless the franchise...
Hodge Chevrolet Coming to Sulphur Springs
Damp conditions and wet ground did not dampen the spirits of those present Thursday afternoon for ground breaking at the location of Hodge Chevrolet on Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs. Jay Hodge, owner, stated that this had been a five year project that began with him working with his grandfather, James Hodge. He plans to open a family owned business with a family atmosphere as he establishes his dealership in Sulphur Springs. Hodge...
New Opportunities at the Sulphur Springs Public Library
Hope Cain, the Librarian at the Sulphur Springs Public Library, wants you to know about a variety of services offered to the public by the library. A Spanish Language section has been established at the local library. Cain said that she wants the Spanish language community to let her know what they desire to have included in the collection. Are you preparing to take the Texas Driver’s Permit test? Why not practice before the big day?...
Hannah Kirby of Sulphur Springs received the final slot available in the last blind audition for The Voice
Hannah Kirby of Sulphur Springs received the final slot available in the last blind audition for The Voice TV show that aired Monday night on NBC. Blake Shelton selected her for the final spot on his team during her rendition of The Letter. Other judges already had full teams. A good crowd gathered at a watch party at First United Methodist Church. Hannah and her mother Nancy were also there
