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Contact: Kelly Cowan MPHS senior named Rural and Small Town Scholar Nic Chappell, a Mount Pleasant High School senior, has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students literary awards that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students …

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Winter Weather Driving

DPS Offers Safety Tips Ahead of Wintry Weather AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans that freezing rain, ice, and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians and is urging residents to be careful in such conditions. DPS encourages everyone to take the …

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Paris Police Report For Thursday (Jan 20)

Tanner Henry Wayne Strickland Wednesday morning at 08:29, officers responded to the 3500-block of North East Loop 286 to a possible assault-fighting call. Officers found Tanner Henry Wayne Strickland, 28, of Paris, hiding in a shower. They arrested Strickland for an outstanding TDCJ Felony Parole Violation Warrant and transported him …

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Texas Files Lawsuit Against Google

Texas is hoping to cash in by suing Google over deceptive trade practices. The Texas lawsuit’s focus is on Google’s misleading practices. It stems from a Google radio ad campaign in Texas, where they pressured i-HEART DJs to record testimonials for the Pixel 4 phone-a phone they’d never used. The …

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ERCOT Ready For Winter

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas filed its final winter weatherization readiness report of the season with the Public Utility Commission of Texas this week. The report shows 321 out of 324 electric generation units and transmission facilities entirely passed inspection for new winterization regulations from the Commission.

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Paris Mayor Pro-Tem Files For Re-Election

Filing for the May 7 Texas Municipal Elections began Wednesday for school board and city council elections. The filing deadline ends Friday, February 18. Paris Mayor Pro-Tem Reginald Hughes filed his paperwork to seek re-election to the City Council.

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AG Paxton Positive For COVID

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has tested positive for COVID-19. The attorney general’s office did not immediately say whether Paxton was vaccinated. Paxton is the latest high-ranking state official to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tested positive for COVID-19 the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. …

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Winnsboro Man Dead From Hopkins County Crash

A Hopkins County man has died of injuries he received in a single-vehicle rollover crash on FM 3019 about seven miles north of Winnsboro. State Troopers say 35-year-old David Rivers of Pickton attempted to pass another vehicle when he lost control of his pickup, overturned several times, and ejected. He …

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Shortage Of COVID Tests In Hopkins County

Due to a shortage of COVID testing supplies, Christus Trinity Clinics, Urgent Care cannot guarantee that rapid tests will be available. However, if rapid tests are not available, we can send out a COVID PCR test, which typically gets back results in two days but could take up to seven …

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Blood Drive At Lowes Sulphur Springs

Beginning with National Blood Donor Month, Carter BloodCare urges all eligible individuals to donate blood at least twice in 2022. Lowe’s in Sulphur Springs is hosting a blood drive from 9:30 am. to 1:30 pm Saturday, Jan. 29, in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information …

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Local Sports Headlines

High School Basketball Results Plus Stars and Mavs Win

  Paris – The Paris Holiday basketball Tournament began bracket play yesterday. The Paris Wildcats picked up a pair of wins, first defeating cross town rival, North Lamar 66-42. A pair of Jalon Pipkins free throws capped off the night to give Paris a 58-56 win over Waxahachie Life, putting …

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Mt. Pleasant Alum Cannon Plays Final Game for Baylor

  After a memorable career with the Baylor Bears, wide receiver and Mt. Pleasant HS alum, K. D. Cannon, announced yesterday he will forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft in the spring of 2017. In his three seasons at Baylor, the junior wide out finished 3rd in …

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HS Basketball Tournaments Plus Cowboys Smith Out Vs Philadelphia

  Paris – The Paris Holiday Tournament tips off this morning with three area teams in action. Opening the first day, the North Lamar Panthers will take on Hope, Arkansas while the Clarksville Tigers open up against New Boston in the auxiliary gym. Both games tip off at 10am. The …

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HS Basketball Plus Cowboys Get Win Number 13

  Paris – Tournament play begins for Red River Valley basketball teams. Highlighting the week will be the Paris Holiday Tournament at Wildcat Gym. Joining the host school will be the North Lamar Panthers and the Clarksville Tigers. All three will be in action tomorrow. Chisum tips off the Ector …

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Community Calendar

Apr
24
Wed
MPISD
Apr 24 all-day

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

  • Fowler Student of the Month
  • Sims 2nd grade field trip
  • Sims STAAR testing—3rd grade Math

MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Honors Math

Apr
25
Thu
MPISD
Apr 25 all-day

Thursday, April 25, 2024

  • Brice Chillz on Wheelz day
  • Corprew 2nd grade field trip
  • Fowler Kindergarten music program, 5:30 p.m.
  • Wallace STAAR testing—5th & 6th grade Math
  • MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Math & 8th grade Algebra I
  • MPHS STAAR EOC testing—Algebra I
  • MPHS art at VASE State
  • MPHS NHS meeting, MPHS Auditorium, 7:45 a.m.

MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Eighth Annual Walk Of Hope @ Downtown Paris
Apr 25 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The 8th Annual Walk Of Hope, which supports National Crime Victims’ Week, is slated for downtown Paris on Apr. 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The event will raise awareness for victims of crime and child abuse. There will also be free hot dogs and drinks, and Mix Society will provide music.

Apr
26
Fri
MPISD
Apr 26 all-day

Friday, April 26, 2024

  • CDC Parent Committee meeting, 8:05 a.m.
  • Brice GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Corprew GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Fowler GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Sims GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Sims Chillz on Wheelz day
  • Wallace track meet, Sam Parker Stadium
  • MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Math
  • MPHS art at VASE State
  • MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
  • Baseball

MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Longview (home), 4:30 p.m. **SENIOR NIGHT**

Apr
27
Sat
MPISD
Apr 27 all-day

Saturday, April 27, 2024

  • Wallace Chess tournament
  • MPHS UIL Academics at Regional meet, UT Arlington
  • MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
May
4
Sat
Mt Vernon Community Health Fair
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for our First Mt Vernon Community Health Fair at the First United Methodist Church, 522 TX-37 in Mt Vernon. Don’t miss a great day of health information, free screenings, and vaccines.

FREE SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE:
-Free Lab Work
-Lipid Panel (must fast)
-PSA Test
Free Health Checks
-Blood Pressure
-Blood Sugar
-Cardiovascular Risk Assessments
Other Activities
-Free Car Seat Checks
-CPR Demonstrations
-Informational Booths
– & More!
For more information, please get in touch with Kiara Marquez at Kiara.Marquez@TitusRegional.com

Northeast Texas Choral Society Spring Concert @ Sulphur Springs HS Auditorium
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – May 5 @ 2:00 pm

The North East Texas Choral Society members are excited to present its 26th spring concert, “I Saw the Light.” They present the concert on Saturday, May 4, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 pm in the SSHS Auditorium. 

Tickets are on sale on our website at http://www.singerscount.org/shop, from any singer, and at local banks. This is a concert of American traditional music from sacred, spiritual, and gospel sources that you don’t want to miss. Bring your friends, family, Sunday School class, or study group and share the experience.

May
9
Thu
Twenty Guns Of May
May 9 – May 30 all-day
May
11
Sat
Argo VFD Fundraiser
May 11 @ 12:21 pm – 1:21 pm

Argo VFD’s Fifth Annual Fundraiser is on Saturday, May 11, at the fire station starting at 5:00 pm. They are serving fried catfish and all the fixings with to-go plates available. A live auction for cakes, pies, and other donated items starts at 6:30 pm, and there is a bounce house for the kids. The cost is any donation, and everyone is welcome.

May
18
Sat
Hopkins County Freedom Ball, May 18 @ Hopkins County Civic Center
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Hopkins County Freedom Ball is a beloved annual event in our community, dedicated to the local men and women who have served and are currently serving in our United States military. Proceeds earned at this event benefit our veterans exclusively and are used to honor and provide services to them in return for their sacrifices made for us. You can check out the highlights from last year below, as well as the great news. Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 event! Don’t miss out this year. Please purchase tickets before they sell out and participate in this incredible evening.

For tickets, contact Danny Davis:
118 Church Street, Sulphur Springs
903-438-4003