Jake Wilson Memorial Amateur One-Day Open Bass Team Tournament Coming Up in April
January 29, 2024 – The 7th Annual Jake Wilson Memorial Amateur One-Day Open Bass Team Tournament will take place April 20, 2024. The event will be hosted by Minnow Bucket Marina on the world famous Lake Fork. Registration entries must be postmarked by April 15th. Two person entry fee is $160.00. There will be a free kid fishing event, on the shoreline, from 10:00am to Noon. 7th Annual Jake Wilson Memorial Amateur One-Day Open...
Biden Cabinet Member to Visit Dallas to Highlight Black-Owned Small Business Boom
SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman will visit a Black woman-owned business, tour an SBA disaster loan processing center January 29, 2024 – WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, will travel to Dallas, Texas, to highlight the Small Business Boom under...
Sulphur Springs High School BPA Members Competed at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference
January 29, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Business Professional of America (BPA) members competed Monday at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference held at Vangaurd High School in Mesquite, Texas. Twenty-six students placed in their respective events with 18 students qualifying for the State Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi. Here are the results (Q- qualifying, A- state alternate) Payroll Accounting:Holden Moss 1st Q...
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Iran Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, condemned last night’s Iranian drone attack that left multiple U.S. soldiers dead and dozens injured. Sen. Cruz said, “Heidi and I are praying for the families of the American warriors who were killed this weekend, and for the speedy and full recovery of the dozens who were injured. “Joe Biden and Biden administration officials made a...
Paris District Road Report for week of January 29, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 29, 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...
Junteenth Pageant Registrations Underway
“Reflections of Me’ Junteenth Pageant registration is currently under way through May 1st, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. There are two registration packages available. The “All In” package and the “Participant” package. Registration is open for girls age 2 to 18 years old. For more information, please contact Melony at 217-775-2219. Junteenth 2024 sign ups
A Heads Up to Local Businesses from Sulphur Springs ISD and The Chamber of Commerce
January 26, 2024 – The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, and Coach Faircloth, with SSISD Athletics, wish to warn local businesses that they have come aware of outside companies contacting local businesses in an attempt to solicit money on behalf of Sulphur Springs ISD athletic department. This is a scam! The Athletic Department at Sulphur Springs ISD does NOT partner with outside companies to solicit money on it’s...
Hopkins County Records – January 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 1/2/24 Thru 1/3/24 Jeffrey Durham and Pamela Durham to DC SS Properties LLC; Tract in the William Hooser Survey Chelsea Fowler and Rendon Willeford to Sheila Willieford; Tract in the William Jacobs Survey Casey Woodall and Michael Woodall to Judy Woodall; Tract in the U Aiguier Survey Lucio Rodas and Rosa Aminta Rodas to Luram Holdings LLC; Tract in the Sheffield Street Survey Luram Holdings LLC to...
A&M-Commerce Production of ‘The Bridges of Madison County” Postponed Until April
January 25, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Opera Ensemble’s production of “The Bridges of Madison County,” originally scheduled for January 25-28, has been postponed. The show will now run from April 5-7. Showtimes for April 5 and 6 are 7:30 p.m., with showtime for April 7 scheduled for 3 p.m. All performances will be held inside the Jack and Lou...
Patty Osborn
Patty Jo (Schasteen) Osborn passed away on January 25, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. She was born December 11, 1945, in Fort Scott Kansas. She was the daughter of Doris and William Schasteen. Following high school graduation, she attended Pittsburg State, Kansas State, Emporia State, El Centro, Richland, Brookhaven, and Eastfield Community Colleges, culminating in a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work from East Texas...
