Paris District Road Report for week of January 15, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 15, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Paris Junior College Spring Classes Slated for Tuesday Start
Weather may be a complication January 12, 2024 – Weather in northeast Texas can pose challenges to scheduled events – such as the beginning of the spring semester at Paris Junior college on Tuesday, January 16. The College will get the word out about delayed openings or closures in several ways: www.parisjc.edu, PJC social media, notice to local media outlets, and students and employees may sign up for Dragon Alerts....
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...
Trustees Honored During School Board Recognition Month
January 11, 2024 – January is School Board Recognition Month, and Sulphur Springs ISD is celebrating the Trustees for their commitment to teachers and staff. The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is Locally Elected, Community Connected, which highlights the connection between school board trustees and their communities. If you know much about our trustees, you know that this year’s theme describes them...
Trading Post for January 11, 2024
I’m looking to buy Volkswagen vans from the 50’s and 60’s. In any condition, in a barn or out in the pasture, I don’t care! I will travel. I will pay a cash reward $500 for information that leads to a purchase. 620-910-7257 Thank you and God bless, Troy For Sale: a refrigerator and a stove. Asking $250.00 for both. Also, for sale, 110 lbs weights with bench for $165.00, a “Lenith” color TV for...
SSHS Students Named to the Texas All-State Band
Caroline Prickette was recently named to the Texas All-State Band on clarinet. She along with 13 other Wildcat Band members qualified and competed at the Area level on Saturday, Jan 6 at Chapel Hill High School in Tyler. The top students from six regions came together for auditions to be considered for the Texas All-State Band. Our Area (Area C) stretches from Northeast Texas down through the Beaumont and Houston areas. “The...
Ray Boatright
Graveside Service for Ray Boatright, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, TX. Jim Thompson will officiate. Mr. Boatright passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Sulphur Springs, TX. Ray was born on October 14, 1933 in Fayetteville, AR to Marvin Dutton Boatright and Eulah Bell (Baker) Boatright. He married Camilla Jane Boatright in...
Joyce Simmons
Graveside services for Joyce Jane Simmons, age 77, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024 at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, TX. There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Tx. Jane passed away on January 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born on July 8, 1946 in Spur, TX to Obie and Emma Havner....
Officer Leber Announced as SSISD Chief of Police
“I am enthusiastic about taking on the pivotal role of Chief of Police for the Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department. With a deep commitment to ensuring the safety of students and staff, it is my goal to provide and maintain a secure and conducive environment for learning. In assuming this leadership position, I express my excitement about implementing strategic initiatives aimed at maintaining a safe and nurturing atmosphere...
Janet (Littlefield) Basham
Graveside service for Janet (Littlefield) Basham, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman, TX in the outdoor chapel with Bro. Glynn Tyson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Basham passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Dallas, TX. Janet was born on May 27, 1954...
