Paris Junior College Regents Tackle Long List at January Meeting
February 3, 2025 – The Paris Junior College Board of Regents tackled an extensive agenda at a meeting held Monday, January 27, 2025. Among the items were acceptance of the annual audit, support of legislative issues, review of a facility assessment report, an overview of PJC’s nursing program, and good news on spring enrollment. “You have a clean opinion on these financial statements,” said Teffany A. Kavanaugh, CPA with...
Trading Post for February 17, 2025
Diesel Ford 4000, for sale $4750. 903 717 1194. H.S. CALLS Mallard Duck Call $10.00 P. S. Olt Vintage Goose Call $10.00 $18.00 for the pair. (903) 438-9175 Anyone that needs maintenance, all types, clean gutters, mow yards, weed eat, tend flowerbeds, drive fence posts… Call Troy at 903 439 8798 For Sale: 12 decorative crosses. Asking $2.00 each, or $12.00 for all 12. If interested, or for more details, please call Patsy B. at...
The Least Visited State Park in Texas
February 3, 2025 – Based on recent visitation data from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Big Bend Ranch State Park is often cited as the least-visited state park in Texas. Despite being the largest state park in the state—with over 300,000 acres of rugged, undeveloped terrain along the Rio Grande—it sees far fewer visitors compared to more accessible parks such as Garner or Pedernales Falls State Park. Big Bend Ranch...
Steps to Take to Prepare for Cold Snaps on This Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a chat with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Mario Villarino-Gutierrez. John Mark and Mario discuss different steps you can take to prepare for cold winter weather when it is in the forecast. The two talk about staying informed, home preparations such as leaving your facet drip to help avoid damaging pipes, the importance of checking in...
Paris District Road Report for Week of February 3, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting February 3, 2025. 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...
What Happened to Joann Fabrics?
February 2, 2025 – Joann Fabrics, a prominent fabric and craft retailer established in 1943, has faced significant financial challenges in recent years, leading to two Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings within a single year. The first filing occurred in March 2024, attributed to declining sales and shifting consumer behaviors post-pandemic. Despite restructuring efforts that eliminated approximately $500 million in debt, the company...
Lone Oak Native Serves Aboard USS Wayne E. Meyer
January 31, 2025 – U.S. Navy sailors serve and protect from around the globe, and every sailor got their start somewhere. Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Ricardo Vasquez, from Madera, California, and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Tyler Williams, from Lone Oak, Texas, heave mooring line on the foc’sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) while departing Naval...
Chamber Connection – January 30, 2025
By Butch Burney You have just a little over a week to get your tickets for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards. We will celebrate Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs as we recognize our 2024 Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional...
Trading Post for January 30, 2025
Lost Keys: Two keys on an old aluminum carabiner, one key larger than other and attached with homemade copper wire loop that was soldered together. 903 885 3111 Anyone that needs maintenance, all types, clean gutters, mow yards, weed eat. Call Troy at 903 439 8798 For Sale: 12 decorative crosses. Asking $2.00 each, or $12.00 for all 12. If interested, or for more details, please call Patsy B. at 903-243-8785. For Sale: a binder with...
Richland-Chambers Reservoir Returns to ShareLunker Stage
January 30, 2025 – ATHENS – Richland-Chambers Reservoir is back in the Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class spotlight for the first time since 2008. Dylan Sorrells of Dallas reeled in 13.64-pound ShareLunker 671 Sunday afternoon, giving the waterbody its fifth overall Legacy Class fish. It’s the second Legacy Class fish for the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season that includes ShareLunker 670 caught Jan. 2 at O.H. Ivie. Prior...
