Texas A&M-Commerce News Release: TAMUC Faculty Named Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar
A&M-Commerce Faculty Named Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Will embark on an eight-month research excursion COMMERCE, TX, August 19, 2024— Texas A&M University-Commerce Assistant Professor Eralda Lameborshi, Ph.D., received the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. The Fulbright Award allows higher education faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields, to teach, conduct research...
The Superintendent of SSISD Visited and Gave an Update on This Episode of A Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a visit with Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber. The two discuss the development plans of the new building projects coming to the Sulphur Springs ISD area, a new policy for medications recently introduced to Texas schools, safety procedures in the Sulphur Springs ISD, and much more. Give it a watch down below! A Second Cup of...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 8-12-2024 – 8-18-2024
Arrests: Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 168 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued 39 citations and 67 warnings during this reporting period.
Foreign National Heads to Prison for Trafficking over 17 Kilograms of Meth
Friday, August 16, 2024 – U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas HOUSTON – A 36-year-old Mexican citizen illegally residing in Houston has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and possession with intent to distribute meth, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. A federal jury deliberated for less than five hours before convicting Alberto Ramos-Nogueda Feb. 7. U.S. District...
Celebrity Judges Announced for 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards
August 18, 20204 – With the Fair season in full swing, that also means it’s time to crown the next winners of the 20th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards. It’s no easy feat to make it to this point, considering there were 65 total entries submitted. These were then whittled down to 24 semi-finalists. Now, it all comes down to the final 10 that will compete live in the final round at this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards event. The...
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church to Hold a Hamburger Fundraiser August 23rd
August 18, 2024 – Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church will hold a hamburger fundraiser Friday, August 23, 2024. The event will be held from 10:00am to 3:00pm. You can get a hamburger with, or without cheese, chips, a drink, and a cookie. Cost is $12 a meal. The fundraiser will be held at 711 Fuller Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Proceeds benefit Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church Building fund. For more information, please call...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Joint Meeting with Hopkins County Historical Society to be Held August 22nd
August 18, 2024 – It is August again and time for the annual joint meeting of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society and the Hopkins County Historical Society. The historical society will host the genealogical society once again and dual member, Paula Altenbaumer, will present in first person and costume the early pioneer of Hopkins County and wife of Dr. Stephen Beasley Longino, Mary Edna Young Longino. Mary Edna Young...
Paris Junior College Starts 100th Fall Semester on August 26
This fall semester starting August 26 at Paris Junior College is significant for a number of reasons. One hundred years ago, PJC’s first fall semester began on September 14. Special events and celebrations will be held throughout the 2024-2025 academic year to mark the anniversary. “Last chance registration” will be held August 19-22. In addition to the over 70 certificates and degrees offered, this fall PJC has...
Saving Okra Seeds From Master Gardener David Wall
August 18, 2024 – It’s easy to order seeds from seed companies, although the cost seems high, and shipping costs seem outrageous. In reality, the prices are pretty reasonable. It’s easy however to lower the costs. First, there’s probably a local nursery or hardware store containing hundreds of seed packets. The ultimate price reduction is to save the seeds from your own garden. For several garden vegetables, you can simply...
Paris District Road Report for Week of August 19, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 19, 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...
