Texas A&M-Commerce: Chancellor John Sharp Announces His Retirement
The Texas A&M University System chancellor will retire in 2025. July 2, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX, July 2, 2024—John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, announced that he will retire effective June 30, 2025. He has served as chancellor of the Texas A&M System since September 2011. Dr. Mark Rudin, president of Texas A&M University-Commerce, emphasized that Sharp has significantly impacted the...
Barbara Hopper
Funeral service for Barbara Hopper, age 67, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 a.m. onWednesday, July 3, 2024 at Davis Street Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Thompson officiating.Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Byran Scott, David James, Michael James,Jeremy Cunningham, Colton Wheeler, and John Hopper serving as pallbearers. Visitation willbe held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Mrs. Hopper...
Making Easy Compost Tea From Master Gardener David Wall
July 1, 2024 – Pure compost tea (CT) is almost magical, as it’s made from just two ingredients, compost and water. While were talking about vegetable gardens, it works on annual flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, perennials, shrubs and even trees. CT feed plants in two ways. First, they supply nutrients by absorbing into plant roots into the soil. To a lesser degree, they can provide energy by soaking into plant leaves....
Paris District Road Report for Week of July 1, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 1, 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 as...
Dinner Bell for July 3rd, 2024
LET’S CELEBRATE OUR COUNTRY’S INDEPENDENCE!!! The Dial Study Club was organized in 1951 when the Junior Waverly Club realized the need for an additional study club for young women in Sulphur Springs. Gretchen Dial was their sponsor and naming the new club after her was in recognition of her many community activities. The young ladies in Dial believed then as they do now in community improvement and involvement...
Alice Ann Harris
Funeral service for Ann Harris, age 73, of Shreveport, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with BJ Teer officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Academy Cemetery with Dylan Fory, Garrett Fory, Ry Fory, Laine Fory, Emily Fory, and Daniel Harris serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Mrs....
Marge Lemmon
Celebration of Life for Marge Lemmon, age 71 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at a later date. Mrs. Lemmon passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Friday, June 28, 2024. Marjorie Jean Lemmon was born on April 27, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to Joseph and Mary Lou (Cropper) Scoggin. Marge was a stewardess for American Airlines and drove a school bus for many years for Mansfield ISD, Burleson ISD, and...
Paris Junior College Introduces new Vice President to Help Student Success
New PJC vice president pursues passion to help students succeed June 28, 2024 – For many years, Paris Junior College has been transitioning beyond being an “open door” college where everyone is welcome towards a primary focus of successful completion for every student. A major step on this path has been taken with the hiring of Dr. Lisa Elliott as Vice President of Student Access and Success. Her arrival at PJC on...
Prevent Wildfires this Fourth of July as Hot And Dry Conditions Persist
June 27, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark. Approximately 90% of wildfires are caused by humans and their activities, and the Fourth of July is one of the top days for reported wildfires. Texas A&M Forest Service and local fire officials advise the public to be...
CHRISTUS Health Encourages Safe Fireworks use for Independence Day Celebrations
June 27, 2024 – (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health is encouraging everyone to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday safely by providing fireworks safety tips. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports there were eight deaths and nearly 10,000 people treated in emergency rooms due to fireworks in 2023. Injuries from fireworks have increased since 2008. “Fireworks are extremely dangerous if used incorrectly,” said Julie...
