Grief Share Support Group
Aug30

Grief Share Support Group

We know many people are going through the grief of losing a loved one. We have a nationally trusted program called Grief Share that we are starting at 5:30 pm Tuesday September 5, 2023. Here is the information: Sulphur Springs First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, is starting a Grief Share meeting in the North Conference Room of the Administration Building. A Grief Share support group is a safe, welcoming place where...

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Paris District Road Report for week of August 28, 2023
Aug27

Paris District Road Report for week of August 28, 2023

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 28, 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...

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Joy Of Hope Holds First Press Conference
Aug21

Joy Of Hope Holds First Press Conference

August 21, 2023 – At 11AM Monday August 21st, 2023, Joy Of Hope, Inc held a press conference at the Hopkins County Courthouse. It was an occasion to get the word out to the people of Texas. For the blind or vision impaired, it was a message of outreach and that help is coming. Assistant Chair Brent Barclay, Secretary Andrew Yoder, O.D., Executive Director Johnny Wheat, Member Mary Hendrix, PhD, Chairman Judge Robert Newsom,...

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Paris District Road Report for week of August 21, 2023
Aug19

Paris District Road Report for week of August 21, 2023

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 21, 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...

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Paris District Road Report for week of August 14, 2023
Aug12

Paris District Road Report for week of August 14, 2023

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 14, 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...

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CHRISTUS Health Provides Tips to Help Parents,Students Gear Up for New School Year 
Aug10

CHRISTUS Health Provides Tips to Help Parents,Students Gear Up for New School Year 

(Texas) – It’s back-to-school season for students across Texas, which means there will be somemajor adjustments families may need to work through.    Those adjustments do not have to cause a huge disruption in a child’s life or health, if parentslearn how they can help their student get situated ahead of time.    A big change for children as they make the switch from summer mode to school is their sleep.The demands of back-to-school...

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EDC Executive Director to Retire
Aug07

EDC Executive Director to Retire

Roger Feagley Announces Retirement – Chris Brown Chosen As Successor The Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County EDC will see a passing of the torch after almost 2 decades of success with Roger Feagley at the helm. Roger has announced he will retire in January, 2024, which will mark 19 years of service, providing assistance and resources of over $14m to nearly 40 local companies and projects. “It has been a pleasure to serve the Sulphur...

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Paris District Road Report for week of August 7, 2023
Aug05

Paris District Road Report for week of August 7, 2023

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 7, 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 as...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – August 2023
Aug02

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – August 2023

CLAIMS – We had one workers’ compensation claim in July when an employee sustained injuries to the head. The injuries resulted in 5 days missed work. The employee has returned to work. We had one liability claim for a sewer overflow. We filed one claim for wind damage at the airport. We had $8,000 damage to a hangar door. We also submitted two claims for damages to police cruisers. One was heavily damaged in a pursuit and was a total...

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Paris District Road Report for July 31, 2023
Jul29

Paris District Road Report for July 31, 2023

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 31, 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...

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