You Can Learn Vital Skills in Welding at Paris Junior College
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Instructor John Plemons works with welding student Mary Walker as she practices the structural welding position 3G process. To learn more about the program and enrolling in an upcoming welding class, call John at 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Walker-weld
Trading Post for November 14, 2023
Art Luxe pottery Wheel-This is for the love of crafting. This is a two speed motorized wheel. It has never been opened. It comes with the pottery wheel. Six acrylic paints. A cutter tool. Paint brush. Bag of synthetic clay. Instruction sheet.-asking $12 call or text for pic or question 903-440-5523 Clean free range eggs for $5 a dozen and frozen blueberries for $5 a pound from our farm east of Sulphur Springs. No herbicides or...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting is Thursday, November 16th
At our November meeting Paula Altenbaumer will reprise her portrayal of Hopkins County pioneer Mary Ann Hargrave. We know many of you were unable to attend our joint meeting in August with the Hopkins County Historical Society. So, Paula has agreed to give a repeat performance. Please join us in person or via Zoom on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 7:00 P.M, 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs Texas. Register here for...
Prescribed Burns From Master Gardener David Wall
As dry weather and forest fuel buildup continue, please consider a prescribed fire or burn, which is any fire purposely set to improve the land in some way. They may be started to reduce fuel buildups, such asbrush, dead leaves or logs on the ground, or to help restore overall health of the land’s ecosystem. A prescribed burn, for instance, might be conducted to prevent a major forest fire from occurring at a latertime. Prescribed...
Trading Post for November 12, 2023
Free to a good home: a part chihuahua, part Jack Russel mix male dog. He is 13 lbs. and neutered with shots. He is tan and white in color. If interested, or for more info. and pics, call 214-537-5728. GUITAR, Harmony H41 Hollywood 1966 – Sunburst / A World of Tone! Used – Very Good Price $875AMPLIFIER Sears No. 257 1960s Guitar Amp Model 257 Part No. – 14222 Model No. 257 14222000Sears Roebuck and Co. Chicago, Ill. 60601 Both as...
Paris District Road Report for week of November 13, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 13, 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...
The Genealogical Society’s City Cemetery Walk is Sunday, November 12th
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s Annual City Cemetery Walk will be held Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, at the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Cost is a $10 donation. Reserve a spot by calling 903-885-8523, or by stopping by 611 North Davis Street. Genealogical Society City Cemetery Walk 2023
A&M-Commerce Emerges as the Fastest-Growing Public University in Texas
November 9, 2023 – COMMERCE, TX—Texas A&M University-Commerce is the fastest-growing public university in Texas according to recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The university experienced a 12.5% enrollment surge this fall, boasting the highest percentage increase among all public universities in Texas. A&M-Commerce also secured third place for headcount increases among all...
Good Ways to Manage Mosquitoes Around Your Home by Mario Villarino
November 9, 2023 – Concerns about mosquito-borne disease this fall are prompting many of us to learn what to do to reduce the chances of mosquito bites in our own backyards and gardens. Fortunately, there are good ways to manage mosquitoes around your home at reasonable cost. DESTROY OR TREAT MOSQUITO BREEDING SITES The first step in any mosquito control effort is to find and eliminate the mosquito breeding sites from your...
Paris Junior College’s 99th Homecoming Festivities Continued Saturday
Saturday evening, as part of Paris Junior College’s 99th Homecoming festivities, the 2023 King and Queen were crowned during halftime of the men’s basketball game. Chosen were Caydence Gonzalez and Oscar Hernández Lesage. 2023 PJC Homecoming King Oscar Hernández Lesage and Queen Kaydence Gonzalez Invited to be part of the crowning ceremony was 1998 PJC Homecoming Queen LaKeysha Brown, who joined Director of Student Life Kenneth Webb...
