Man Arrested For Stealing Vehicle From Arkansas
Only after a second encounter with officers was a 51-year-old man arrested for stealing a vehicle from Arkansas. A communications operator’s mistake in running the truck’s license plate incorrectly and slow response in response to queries about a checkbook in the man’s possession Friday resulted in sheriff’s officers not learning the vehicle had been stolen from Hot Springs, Arkansas until Sunday morning, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite was dispatched at 10:28 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, to mile marker 115 on I-30 west in Brashear, where an older gentleman was reported to be slumped over the wheel of a red Chevrolet pickup. Fite reported finding a red S10 truck and called the license plate number to dispatchers for a records check.
The man with the truck, appeared to the deputy to be disoriented, supported by his claim to be on his way to Texarkana from Malvern, Arkansas. The man, identified in arrest reports as Roy Russell Montgomery, claimed he’d run out of gas and didn’t have any way of getting more gas.
Montgomery reportedly agreed to let the deputy search his clothing and the truck. Fite reported finding a check book and miscellaneous checks issued to Little Rock, Arkansas business. The deputy contacted the bank the checks were issued for. Bank personnel then indicated they’d contact the account holder and have them get in touch with the HCSO to confirm whether or not Montgomery was in fact allowed to possess the checkbook. After providing the accountholder with what he considered adequate time to contact him, a citizen arrived and provided a gallon of fuel for the man to put into the truck, so the deputy released him after seizing the checkbook and checks that did not have his name on them, Fite alleged in arrest reports.
Sunday, Sept. 25, night shift deputies reported contacting the a man fitting Montgomery’s description on South Hillcrest Drive in the area of the truck stops, but said they hadn’t seen the red pickup in the area where they contacted him. Reviewing bodycam and dashcam footage from Friday, deputies discovered the dispatcher had incorrectly entered the vehicle license plate. Running the correct number, it was learned the truck had been reported stolen in Hot Springs, Arkansas on Friday, Sept. 23, at 3:34 a.m.
Deputies returned to the area of the truck stops, and were able to quickly locate Montgomery at Love’s Truck Stop. While searching the truck stops, they also located the red truck parked in the back parking area at 7 Star Truck Stop. Montgomery was transported to the truck. He reportedly admitted to operating the truck, parking it behind the West Shannon Road trust stop and being the only person in possession of the vehicle since Fite checked on him Friday.
After the pickup was confirmed to have been reported stolen Sept. 23, in Hot Springs, by the Arkansas authorities, Montgomery was taken into custody at 6:25 a.m. Sept. 25, 2022, and the vehicle was towed from the location for safe holding. The 51-year-old was booked into Hopkins County jail at 7:30 a.m. Sunday for unauthorized use of a vehicle. He remained in the county jail Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, on the felony charge; bond was set at $5,000, according to jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested On DWI With 22-Month-Old In SUV
A 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested for DWI a 22-month-old in the SUV at the time of his arrest, according to arrest reports.
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Britain Marlow reported stopping Dakota Shane Weir around 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, on FM 1870 for speeding in a blue Ford Edge. The highway patrol reported smelling an alcoholic beverage odor coming from inside the SUV while talking to Weir. When the 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man told the trooper he had an occupational driver’s license, Marlow asked to see the court order for permitted driving hours and locations.
When Weir exited the SUV, Marlow alleged the alcohol odor grew stronger so he asked if there were any open alcoholic containers in the vehicle. Weir admitted there “might be one” in the vehicle, Marlow wrote in arrest reports. A probable cause search revealed three Miller Lite cans in the center console of the vehicle Weir had been driving; two of the cans were still cool to the touch and had beer inside of them, Marlow alleged in arrest reports..
The trooper reportedly observed numerous clues of intoxication when administering standard field sobriety tests to Weir, resulting in a determination of intoxication. Marlow reported a 22-year-old sate in a car seat in the back seat of the SUV. Weir was placed under arrest for DWI with a child passenger younger than 15 years of age. Weir reportedly agreed to a blood draw for analysis.
Marlow, in arrest reports, noted Sept. 24 was at least the second time Weir has been arrested for DWI with a child passenger younger than 15 years of ago; he was reported to be on probation in Hopkins County at the time of his arrest on the earlier charge. The sample was taken and Weir was transported to jail, where he was booked in at 12:17 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, for DWI with a child passenger, the 22-month-old.
Weir was released from Hopkins County jail later Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, on a $30,000 bond on the DWI with child younger than 15 years charge, according to jail records.
Trooper Marlow, in arrest reports, noted Saturday night was not the first time Weir has been arrested on a felony DWI charge. Jail records show the Sulphur Springs man was also jailed April 28, 2021 on a DWI-third or more offense charge; he was released later that day on a $10,000 bond on the charge. Weir too was jailed Oct. 28-Dec. 1, 2021, on a DWI indictment, the jail records show.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
CHRISTUS Offers Comprehensive Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Physical Therapy
By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Sulphur Springs, Texas, September 26, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
The CARE Unit: Inpatient Rehabilitation
We at CHRISTUS are proud of our comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program. We provide the highest quality care in order to improve the functional independence of those we serve. Listed are some of the specialties we treat: amputation, brain injury, bilateral knee/hip replacement, certain arthritic conditions, deconditioning, hip fracture, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, post back and cardiac surgery, spinal cord injury, and stroke. The Inpatient Rehab teams uses an interdisciplinary team approach for recovery with a goal to return the patient to a healthy, fulfilling and independent lifestyle.
Opened 24/7, we provide around the clock nursing care, three hours of therapy per day, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and social work/discharge planning to return home.
If you believe you or a family member may benefit from an inpatient rehab stay, please contact us at 903.438.4570 for more information.
Outpatient Physical Therapy
When you need rehabilitation and therapy services – the more convenient, the better. With a goal to return patients to normal function as quickly and safely as possible, our rehabilitation professionals at the hospital’s Healthplex provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to all ages. Our staff are specialized in skills such as cupping; dry needling, orthopedic and sports rehab, speech and language delays, Vitalstim, hand therapy, pool therapy in our heated indoor therapy pool, and much more. We even have an Anti-Gravity Treadmill – an innovative technology.
If you would like more information on available services, please call our team at 903.439.4053.
New Orthopedic Surgeon in Sulphur Springs
We are excited to welcome to our CHRISTUS family, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Christian Douthit. Dr. Douthit cares for patients of all ages and is particularly interested in hand-to-shoulder problems, peripheral nerve surgery, orthopedic trauma, and sports injuries. Dr. Douthit will be joining Dr. Christopher Meltsakos, and PA, Chris Lutz, at our CHRISTUS Orthopedic and Sports Medicine clinic, located at 103 Medical Circle, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 903.885.6688.
Free Student Athlete Injury Clinic Continues
CHRISTUS Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Sulphur Springs continues to offer a FREE Saturday Athletic Injury Clinic for all student athletes, all sports included. The clinic is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. through November 12. Student athletes from 7th grade to college age will be able to get a free exam and x-ray to determine a plan of care to treat their injury. The clinic will be held at our CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedics, Medical Building 5, at 103B Medical Circle in Sulphur Springs.
For more information about our Sports Medicine program, or Orthopedic services, please call 903.885.6688.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Commissioners Court Approve “Rules, Conduct and Decorum At Meetings” Policy
If you want to speak during the public forum portion of Hopkins County Commissioners Court, you will required fill out a public participation form first and starting Sept. 26, 2022. Also, requests must be submitted by noon on the Wednesday prior to a regular Commissioners Court meeting in order to have an item included on the next Monday’s agenda.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Sept. 26, 2022, approved the “Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the Hopkins County Commissioners Court” establishing the requirements.
According to the policy, the Commissioners Court will meet in regular session the second and fourth Mondays of each month. To get “a matter or issue” on the regular agenda, “a request must be filed with and approved by at least one member of the Commissioners Court and/or the County Judge by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Wednesday immediately preceding the next Regular Meeting of the Commissioners Court.”
The policy adopted Sept. 26, 2022, further stipulates that while all except executive sessions of the Commissioners Court, including regular, special and work session meetings are open to the public, public participation is limited to observer unless otherwise requested to address the Commissioners Court on a particular issue or issues, or unless the member(s) of the public completes a public participation form and submits it to the County Clerk prior to the time the agenda item(s) is(are) addressed by the Commissioners Court.
Those who do complete the form and appear will be given a maximum of 5 minutes to make remarks. The time for each speaker will be maintained by the County Clerk or other designated representative of the Commissioners Court. If more than one person signs up to speak, the maximum time given for any one agenda items will be 30 minutes. If more than 6 people ask to speak on a particular agenda item, the time allocated to speakers will be divided equally among those submitting forms to speak for and those wishing to speak against an agenda item.
“In matters of exceptional interest, the Court may, by the majority vote of the members of the Court in attendance at the meeting, either shorten or lengthen the time allocated for all members of the public and/or the amount of time allocated for all agenda items and/or a specific agenda item,” the new public forum and agenda policy states.
The Commissioners Court, the document states, can issue a contempt of court citation to people who do not abide by the court’s orders or who continue causing a disruption. “Members of the public in attendance at any Regular, Special and/or Emergency Meeting of the Court shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in speaking to and/or addressing the Court; in participating in public discussions before the Court; and in all actions in the presence of the Court. Proper attire for men, women and children is mandatory,” the document stated.
No individual or group is to be demeaned or nor will anyone be allowed “to insult the honesty and/or integrity of the Court, as a body, or any member or members of the Court, individually or collectively. Accordingly, profane, insulting or threatening language directed toward the Court and/or any person in the Court’s presence and/or racial, ethnic, or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated.” The policy, specifically stipulates the public is not prohibited from criticizing of the Commissioners Court. Those who do behave in a manner determined to violate the policy will have their remaining time canceled, be removed from the courtroom and issued a contempt of court and civil or criminal sanctions may be authorized if such action is allowable under the Constitution, statutes and codes of the state.
The judge heads the court, and if absent, a senior member of the court (in terms of years served as an elected commissioners) will serve as judge pro-tem. That job, however, can be delegated by the senior members to another commissioner.
Media and their equipment, including lights, cameras and microphones, can’t be any closer than 5 feet in front of the Commissioners Court bench. Media movements, including equipment set-up, take-down and adjustments must not disrupt court deliberations or the public’s ability to see, hear or participate as allowable in proceedings..
No media interviews are to be conducted during the court session. Any media interviews outside the courtroom must be conducted so that it doesn’t disrupt or disturb the court proceedings.
The sheriff or his designated deputy will serve as bailiff at court meetings, and if neither is available or there is a conflict between the sheriff, his department or court, or during an executive session where the sheriff’ isn’t authorized to participate, the court can appoint another commissioned peace officer to serve as bailiff, as necessary, the polity states.
The same meetings that apply to court and work sessions too will apply to any to any town hall or public hearing conducted by the Commissioners Court, according to the document approved Sept. 26 by the Commissioners Court.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Sept. 19-25, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week Sept. 19-25, 2022, included:
Arrests
- Tristan McDaniel, 20 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Sept. 24, 2022, on a Wood County Warrant for Criminal Trespass.
- Justin Vanginault, 37 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Sept. 24, 2022, for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions/suspensions without financial responsibility.
- Lydia Hunt, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Sept. 25, 2022, for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions/suspensions without financial responsibility.
Calls for Service
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 121 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 20 citations and 29 warnings during this reporting period.
Meal A Day Menu – Sept. 27-30, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the remainder of the week of Sept. 27-30, 2022 includes:
- Tuesday, Sept. 27 — Smothered Beef Patties, Brown Gravy with onions, Mashed Potatoes, Winter Blend Vegetables and a Roll.
- Wednesday, Sept. 28 — Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Black-eyed Peas and a Roll.
- Thursday, Sept. 29 — Chicken Sausage Gumbo, Pinto Beans and a Roll.
- Friday, Sept. 30 — Cowboy Casserole With Cornbread topping Salad with Tomatoes.
Meal-A-Day is a non-profit organization providing 150-160 meals Monday-Friday to local senior citizens. Approximately 120 meals each day are delivered by volunteer drivers to seniors on 5 separate routes in Sulphur Springs and 1 route covering the Como-Pickton area stretching from State Highway 11 to Interstate 30. The remaining meals are available for reservation and pick-up at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center for those seniors who have transportation. Seniors currently pay $2 per meal. Call 903-885-1661 for more information about the Meal-A-Day Program, including how to volunteer as a cook or meal delivery driver.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center is located in the heart of Sulphur Springs, Texas. The City of Sulphur Springs has provided a place senior adults age 50 and over can go to for fun and fellowship. The Center offers a variety of activities for seniors citizens Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Activity Center can be found at 301 Oak Ave in Sulphur Springs.
PACE Program, Acceptance Of Assistance To Firefighters Grant Tabled
Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday tabled two items related to a proposed loan program and determined to wait until a future meeting to officially consider accepting a grant to benefit local fire departments.
PACE Program
The first person to complete the new public forum form to speak during the commissioners court meeting was Doug Taylor, regarding a request made to the court to allow for a PACE program in Hopkins County. He noted that he’d spoked with and before the Commissioners on two other occasions in a meeting and work session approximately 2 weeks ago regarding the PACE program.
Taylor said the program is a longer term financing program, authorized by the Legislature under the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Act of 2013 as set forth in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 399. This allows local governments to establish a commercial PACE Program to encourage private sector investment in energy efficiency and water conservation. The PACE Program, if approved, would be offered to property owners on a strictly voluntary basis and will not require the use of any public funds or resources.
According to information provide to Hopkins County Commissioners Court and posted on the county’s website (click here to download and view), the PACE program would enable “private sector owners of privately owned commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential properties with five or more dwelling units to obtain low-cost, long-term loans to pay for water conservation, energy-efficiency improvements, and renewable energy retrofits.” PACE loans could provide up to 100% financing of all project costs, with little or no up-front out-of-pocket cost to the owner.
Loans under the program would be secured through assessment on property voluntarily imposed by the owner, according to the PACE proposal. The assessments would be tied to the property and follow the title from one owner to the next if the property is sold, with the payment obligation for the remaining balance of the assessment transferred automatically to the next owner.
Savings on utility costs are expected to equal or exceed the amount of assessment, generating a positive cash flow on installation because the debt service is less than savings, according to the “Report Requirement by Texas Local Government Code Section 399.009 For Proposed Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program.”
All private sector owners of eligible properties located within the local government’s PACE region may
participate in PACE financing. “Eligible properties” include commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential properties with five or more dwelling units. Government, residential, and undeveloped property and property undergoing development at the time of the assessment are not eligible for the loan program.
Qualified improvements, per the program, include:
● High efficiency heating, ventilating and air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems
● High efficiency chillers, boilers, and furnaces
● High efficiency water heating systems
● Energy management systems and controls
● Distributed generation systems
● High efficiency lighting system upgrades
● Building enclosure and envelope improvements
● Water conservation and wastewater recovery and reuse systems
● Combustion and burner upgrades
● Heat recovery and steam traps
● Water management systems and controls (indoor and outdoor)
● High efficiency irrigation equipment.
Reduction in energy consumption as a result of the PACE program, ideally will decreased demand for power, resulting in lower emissions from power plants.
Taylor said currently 80 cities and counties across the state already utilize this program. There is no cost to the county; all fees are paid by the user.
One business planning to move into the area has been in contact with Taylor regarding a PACE loan to fund part of the cost to move the business to the area. It just must be approved for use in the county. He also noted that all financial transactions regarding the program would be handled between PACE and the borrower; the county would not have any role in that.
Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price asked who would be responsible for collecting taxes if a loan recipient defaults on taxes. Taylor said it taxes would be collected by the same means the county typically uses to try to collect when someone gets behind on tax payments, typically a service.
The Commissioners Court also incorporated policy regarding how and when someone may request to place an item on the Commissioners Court Agenda Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Taylor said of the PACE loans taken, none have defaulted, he assured Price. He also advised Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Anglin, that the loan could span the life of the property. For instance, a traditional lender might ask for 20% interest on a 5 year loan. PACE loans are for the life of the financed property.
Anglin asked Taylor if he is familiar with digestors, something a few local dairies have expressed interest in, and if the program would fund such purchases. Taylor said he is aware of some in other states and has been contacted by someone looking at a project in Erath County for a digestor, which would capture manure runoff. Anglin said a pipeline in Precinct 2 is being put in to connect to another pipeline. Taylor said the gas from the manure, once produced, could be cleaned up and go to the pipeline and sold as renewable natural gas, which in some places gets a premium price, providing a revenue stream to help offset the cost.
Price said he’d like some clarification on some matters related to the program, including delinquent tax collections. Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker proposed tabling a resolution which would establish a PACE program in Hopkins County as well as tabling a professional services agreement with Texas PACE Authority to administer the program.
Firefighters Grant
Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley Monday morning told the Commissioners Court that Hopkins County has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the FEMA Operations and Safety program. The award will help pay for costs of new mobile and portable radios for firefighters to carry in their vehicles and use on calls.
“The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations,” according to the Assistance to Firefighters Grants page on the FEMA website. “Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. As of September 23, 2022, FEMA has made 1839 awards totaling $322.8 million.”
Endsley noted that in some previous years, these regional grants could be secured by applying on behalf of law enforcement and fire departments. Since 2015, this particular grant is only available to benefit fire departments, and having a regional focus is encouraged.
Hopkins County Fire Department partnered with Sulphur Springs, Mount Vernon, Delta County and Franklin County fire departments, including the volunteer fire departments within each of those counties in requesting funding. Each department will be responsible for their portion of the matching grant funding.
“This was originally going to be $1.1 million grant, but with the federal government’s financial crisis they reduced that down $651,099.98. We’ll have a 10% match for that and we’ll meet this Thursday with all the entities involved in this,” Endsley said. “The grant writer tried somewhat to even out the number of mobile radios, which are the radios that go inside of the apparatus, and then the portable radios, the handheld radios.
Endsley said he does not have an exact about that the county’s portion of that 10% will be as that’s still being worked out, plus the $500 per agency fee owed to the grant writer. County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook sought clarification that the $500 fee would be charged per VFD. Endsley affirmed that was correct, and the rate was still actually less than most for grant writing.
“Fire Marshal Endsley, looking at the numbers before us, the actual grant amount is $591,909, and we’d have to pay 10% of that, not the $651,000,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley said.
The FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants page, however, shows the Fiscal Year 2021 grant awarded Sept. 16, 2022, to Hopkins County to be for $591,909.
Endsley asked Aulsbrook if she knew about that. Aulsbrook said she forwarded to Endsley the information she’d received for the amount awarded.
Endsley said the government kept increasing the amount, which had been quoted to him by his contract. Bartley said one amount was what was budgeted, so he wanted to be sure for the record to get the amount correct. Endsley said the matter could wait until meeting on a date after the Thursday meeting with the entities to be sure on the amount.
“If you can give me a few days, I can give you exact numbers on what our percentages are and all that,” Endsley said.
Aulsbrook noted that award does have a deadline by which the county must accept it, around Oct. 15, and asked if the award notification letter included the date.
“Our next meeting will be the 10th of October, will that be too late to accept?” County Judge Robert Newsom asked.
Aulsbrook said if necessary, if they learn the deadline to accept is sooner, then a special meeting can be called to formally accept the grant in court.
The judge asked if they could have all of the necessary information together if a special meeting is called for this coming Friday. Endsley apologized for being ill prepared to present the matter, but they’d just recently been notified, so all the particularly haven’t been ironed out yet.
Bartley made a motion, which Barker seconded, tabling the matter until a special court meeting at 9 a.m. Sept. 30. The Commissioners Court unanimously agreed, tabling the grant, at least until this coming Friday’s meeting.
A Welding Student From Campbell in the Paris Junior College Welding Shop
STRUCTURAL WELDING
Welding student Charles Duffey of Campbell, right, looks on as PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding instructor John Plemons inspects his “fillet welds” project, or joining two pieces together.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
Lady Cat XC Wins 2nd Annual Wildcat Invitational
Lady Cat cross country won their first competition of the season, at home on Saturday in a course around the SSISD Athletic Complex.
Three runners placed second through fourth. Sophomore Edith Martinez lead the way at second, coming in at 13:08.40.
Freshman Jolea Moore continues to run well for the Lady Cats, finishing third at home Saturday and crossing the line at 13:22.9.
Haylee Schultz got fourth for Sulphur Springs and came in four seconds after Moore. Placing second through fourth, the aforementioned runners accumulated just six points, setting up Lady Cat XC well for a first place finish.
The lone senior runner on the women’s side, Laney Hurst, placed 13th and had a time of 13:41.6. Abbey Williams came in seven seconds after Hurst and finished 14th.
With just three seconds separating each, runners six through nine for Lady Cat XC all finished 18-21:
- 18. Dylan McKinney, 14:28.3
- 20. Jaicee Jasmer, 14:31.5
- 21. McKenzie Buckland 14:34.9
Sulphur Springs finished their home invitational with 27 points, by far their lowest of the season and more than enough to win the 2nd Annual Wildcat Invitational.
The men did not win the invitational, but did finish fifth at home Saturday. Mateo Perez led the way for the Wildcats at 19:31.7, finishing 18th for Sulphur Springs.
Right behind him came Candelario Monsivais as the sophomore crossed the line at 19:35.4.
Three runners for Wildcat XC placed 28-30:
- Juan Santacruz, 19:56.7
- Gabe Mayo, 19:57.2
- Ivan Gonzalez, 20:03.9
The final two runners for Sulphur Springs, sophomores Andrew Resendiz and Jaydon Conner, finished 42nd and 46th, respectively.
With 110 points, Wildcat XC came in fifth at their home on Saturday.
The fifth place finish is the highest on the season for a young cross country squad.
After hosting their own meet, both cross country teams hit the road the next two weeks prior to the 15-4A District championship.
The first of two invitationals has Ross Hicks and his squads in Arlington at Lynn Creek Park on Thursday, Sept. 29. Thursday’s course is the same one both cross country teams would run if they make the Regional championship just under a month away.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Volleyball Beats Paris in Five, Hits The Road Again Tuesday
Sulphur Springs begins a long crusade through the first half of district play.
Four of the first five games of district play are all played on the road for Lady Cat volleyball.
Even with that, there is no doubt they will gladly take four of the last five at home to round out the regular season.
The first of two straight road games, in Paris, had an overall young Sulphur Springs squad taking on a formidable foe in the Lady Cats.
On the road to begin district play, Coach Bailey Dorner and her squad won in five Saturday.
Tight victories alternated between each school; Sulphur Springs won 25-21 before Paris swung momentum back in their favor, winning 26-24 in set two before the Lady Cats won 25-20 in set three to lead 2-1.
Paris, a scrappy team who fights on each and every play, cruised by Sulphur Springs in set four to set up a winner-take-all fifth set.
The Lady Cats then flipped the script as they won 15-7 (3-2) to win their district opener in Paris.
The five set win gives Sulphur Springs a 1-0 start to their district season, now 15-12 overall. The Saturday victory in Paris is also the third straight for Lady Cat volleyball, matching a season high they have met twice this fall.
Coach Bailey Dorner and her team Tuesday once again hit the road Tuesday when they take on Liberty Eylau.
The Lady Leopards host Sulphur Springs Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 P.M.
Note: Friday, Sept. 30, when Lady Cat volleyball hosts North Lamar, is the lone game in the first half of district play in which Lady Cat volleyball plays at home.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
