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Hot Chocolate and Brownie Treat for the Paris Junior College Students
Dec08

Hot Chocolate and Brownie Treat for the Paris Junior College Students

HOLIDAY REFRESHMENTS Paris Junior College Student Activities Coordinator Megan Chapman, left, passes out cups of hot chocolate and brownies to students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus — a treat that is enjoyed during the holiday season. Paris Junior College hotcoco

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Pittsburg Siblings, 1 Other Jailed Following Theft Complaint
Dec08

Pittsburg Siblings, 1 Other Jailed Following Theft Complaint

Three Pittsburg residents, a pair of siblings and another man, were jailed on controlled substance charges following a theft complaint at Walmart, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched at 3:23 p.m. Dec. 7, 2022, to what was reported as a theft in progress at Wal-Mart. Officer Sean Hoffman was near the area and responded. He arrived in time to see a man, who matched the description given for the theft...

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Billy Ray McPherson (Bill)
Dec08

Billy Ray McPherson (Bill)

Billy Ray McPherson (Bill) Billy Ray McPherson (Bill), 77, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born January 4, 1945, in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, to the late Edith (Debord) and Joseph Cullen McPherson. Bill graduated from North Hopkins High School. He was a basketball coach for Odessa Special Olympics for many years – and won at the state level every year. He is preceded in death by...

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Salvation Army Breakfast with Santa
Dec08

Salvation Army Breakfast with Santa

It’s the 2nd Annual Salvation Army Breakfast with Santa. Thursday December 22, 2022 at The Roc, this event is one last chance to have that important meeting with St. Nick. Thank you to the supporters of this event; Anytime Fitness Bob Evans Britni Johnson Photography Brookshire CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Dixon & Dixon Insurance Ocean Spray Southwest Dairy Museum Super Handy...

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42 SSHS Students Inducted Into Geral Kennedy Chapter Of National Technical Honor Society
Dec07

42 SSHS Students Inducted Into Geral Kennedy Chapter Of National Technical Honor Society

The Geral Kennedy Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society inducted 42 new members during a special ceremony conducted Monday evening, Dec. 5, 2022, in Sulphur Springs High School cafeteria. SSHS NTHS Induction 2022 After Chapter President Kamilah Martinez welcomed everyone to the induction program, Vice President Isabelle Thesing lead the pledges to the US and Texas flags. Chapter Secretary Olivia Worth explained the history...

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Chamber Connection – Dec. 7: Nominations For 2022 Outstanding Individuals, Businesses Sought
Dec07

Chamber Connection – Dec. 7: Nominations For 2022 Outstanding Individuals, Businesses Sought

By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, [email protected] As 2022 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership...

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A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers
Dec07

A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers

By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife FCH Extension Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] This is the fourth in a series of program impacts conducted by the Family & Community Health Extension agent. Relevance Volunteers are the backbone of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.  Hopkins County has a strong group of 14 Master Wellness Volunteers who have received 40 hours of training in the areas of health and wellness, nutrition,...

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Russell Dean “Russ” Nuss
Dec06

Russell Dean “Russ” Nuss

Russ Nuss Russ was born the second of five sons to Paul Eugene and Wanda Sue Nuss in Denver, Colorado, but he spent most of his life in Texas. He left here and went to heaven on December 5th. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lori, and his children and their spouses, Chad and Kaley Nuss and Heather and Tony Mastandrea ;and his mother Sue Nuss. One of his greatest blessings was his grandchildren – Hayden, Olivia, Zachary,...

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Southwest Dairy Farmers Say Cheese
Dec06

Southwest Dairy Farmers Say Cheese

Only 9 more shopping days until we are closed for the holiday season! Come stock on up cheese and dip mixes that you will need for all those last-minute holiday parties or put together a unique gift box for that person that is hard to buy for!! We are open weekdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Stop by the Dairy Museum on Houston St in Sulphur Springs. Diana Ramirez Assistant to the Director of Administration Southwest Dairy FarmersP.O....

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Obituary – Richard Darlin
Dec06

Obituary – Richard Darlin

Richard Darlin A funeral service for Richard Darlin, age 66, of Birmingham, Alabama ,will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev C.J. Duffey and Buddy Gore officiating. Pallbearers will be Benny Dixon, Tim Tanton, Dusty McIlwain, Danny Hammons, Jerry Adair, Jerry Miller, Justin Coleman, John Wiler, Larry Walls, Danny Clark, Ronnie Parris, Bill Owens, Zach Adair, Dave Bergeson and Larry...

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