Paris Junior College Employees are on Hand to Help Students With Testing Preparation
October 3, 2023 – PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Testing Proctor Cathey Martin, left, helps Presley Hurley set up her computer and get ready to take her entrance tests. Proctor Cathey Martin and Presley Hurley
Solar Eclipse Picnic October 14, 2023
October 2, 2023 – Head over to CraversTX on Park Street in Sulphur Springs for a picnic and viewing of the Solar Eclipse this month. Find out more by clicking here. CraversTX Garden in 2022
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Report – October 2, 2023
October 2, 2023 – Hopkins County Chamber Connection submitted by Butch BurneyStew Goody BagsBusinesses who want to get their message out to 400 stew cooks and judges have until noon Friday, Oct. 6, to bring their promotional items to the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce at 110 Main St. Our goody bags will go out to about 350 cooks and almost 50 judges for stew, appetizer and campsite contests. There is one catch – you must be...
Paris District Road Report for week of October 2, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 2, 2023. 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 as...
Trunk or Treat with Community Bible Fellowship Church
Get ready! On October 29, 2023, starting at 5pm, head over to Community Bible Fellowship Church in Sulphur Springs for Trunk or Treat.
Convicted Cattle Rustler Violates Parole
September 29, 2023 – Convicted cattle rustler JACOB THOMPSON, who lists himself as a self-employed livestock rancher, is back in Hopkins County Jail. JACOB THOMPSON, 2023 Thompson, now 36 years-old, was arrested in Carter County Oklahoma, and held at the County Jail until deputies could escort him back to Sulphur Springs. His bond is currently set at $500,000. He is charged with: 1 31.03(F) VOP THEFT PROP >=$100K<$200K ENH...
Paris Junior College President Announces Retirement
After decades of service to Paris Junior College, its students and community, Dr. Pam Anglin has announced her retirement as president at the end of the year. A first-generation college student and the first female president of the College, she has served since 2003 and is a true community college success story. “I’ve heard it said that you’ll know when it’s time,” Dr. Anglin said, “and I’ve realized that time has come. I’ll be...
Sharon Kay Thomas Hill
Sharon Thomas Hill was born September 20, 1953 to the parentage of Leon Thomas and Goldie May Goodson in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1972. Sharon worked as a caregiver, housekeeper and helped many people with their children. On October 17th, 1983 Sharon married Ronald Hill who survived her in death. Sharon was of the Baptist faith. She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her husband...
A Candidate Forum For House District 2 Candidates Will be Held October 11, 2023
September 27, 2023 – The Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel, a local chapter of Texas Retired Teachers Association will hold a Candidate Forum on October 11 for candidates who are running in the special election for Texas House District 2. Citizens in Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties are eligible to vote in this election. The forum is expressly focused on education issues. This is an opportunity for teachers and school...
Ramsey Back in Hopkins County Jail
September 27, 2023 – Victoria Nicole Ramsey is back in Hopkins County Jail. She was arrested by Wills Point Police on September 24th. The Van Zandt County Sheriff held her on a $150,000 bond till she could be returned to face her charges in Hopkins County. Victoria Nicole Ramsey, 2023 Ramsey, age 34, was arrested last year after a motorcycle chase along I-30 in Sulphur Springs. When she was eventually arrested she had several...
