Andrew Vo Competes at the WGP#1 World Grand Prix in Poland
August 13, 2024 – Andrew Vo, your local 15-year-old Sophomore at Sulphur Springs High School, and his family traveled to Poland for 2 weeks to compete at the WGP#1 World Grand Prix / Jettribe European Championship Jetski Race. The WGP#1 Grand Prix is the highest level of Jetski racing in the world, consisting of 3 rounds: Round 1, Olszowka, Poland; Round 2, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA; and Round 3, the finals located at...
Paris District Road Report for Week of August 12, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 12, 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...
Back to School: CHRISTUS Health Stresses Importance of Immunizations
August 8, 2024 – (EAST TEXAS) – As students prepare to head back to classrooms, CHRISTUS Health is stressing the importance of immunizations and physical exams for a healthy start to a new school year. Texas law requires children to be vaccinated against several diseases before attending school, including MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), hepatitis B, and DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis), among others. Although there...
Department of Labor Fines East Texas Pallet Maker $250,000
M&H Crates Inc. faces $254K in penalties after 2024 follow-up inspection. JACKSONVILLE, TX – Despite receiving warnings and citations for more than a decade, a Jacksonville pallet manufacturer’s history of failing to protect employees from the risk of amputation continues, a U.S. Department of Labor follow-up inspection has found. Inspectors with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health...
2024 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists Accounced
By STATE FAIR OF TEXAS | August 7, 2024 It’s crunch time—pun intended—for finalists of the three most iconic food titles in all of Texas. THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE FINALISTS FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL BIG TEX® CHOICE AWARDS. Three winners will be crowned on Thursday, August 22 in the categories of: “BEST TASTE – SAVORY,” “BEST TASTE – SWEET,” and “MOST CREATIVE.” Back in June, a record-breaking 65 entries represented by...
Meal-A-Day Makes Small Change to Weekly Menu
August 6, 2024 – Starting this week, Meal-A-Day will start a new Friday menu plan. Fridays will now feature a ‘Cold Lunch’. “Right now we are looking at sandwichs, pasta salads, fruit, and maybe some chips.” said Director Amanda Dietlin. “Things that can be prepared the day ahead, and delivered without the need for Friday morning cooking.” Prep Team hard at work at Meal-A-Day The Friday meals...
Paris District Road Report for Week of August 5, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 5, 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 as...
SAVE BIG AT THE 2024 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
August 1, 2024 – There are endless ways for you to save throughout the 2024 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a STATE FAIR OF TEXAS SEASON PASS. Experiencing everything at the State Fair in one day is nearly impossible – but we have the perfect solution. 2024 SEASON PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE AT BIGTEX.COM/TICKETS FOR ONLY $60, which includes...
Trading Post for July 31, 2024
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State Fair of Texas Offers Sensory Friendly Mornings Once Again
For the sixth year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 2, 9, and 16, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Providing a family-friendly environment is at the core of the State Fairs mission. Therefore, the Fair is excited to bring back Sensory Friendly Mornings for a sixth year. The Fair collaborated with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards...
