Local Area Headlines
Winnsboro Man Dead From Hopkins County Crash
January 20, 2022
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 …
Read More »Shortage Of COVID Tests In Hopkins County
January 20, 2022
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 …
Read More »Blood Drive At Lowes Sulphur Springs
January 20, 2022
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 …
Read More »Ore City Man Killed
January 20, 2022
Wednesday evening, around 6:17, a Ford pickup traveled east on SH 155 during night conditions struck a pedestrian wearing all-black clothing attempted to cross SH 155 and failed to yield the right of way. It was about four miles west of Ore City. Justice of the Peace Lyle Potter pronounced …
Read More »Incumbents File For Re-Election to SSISD Board
January 20, 2022
Filing for the May 7 Texas Municipal Elections began Wednesday for school board and city council elections. The filing deadline ends Friday, February 18. Incumbents Craig Roberts, Leesa Toliver, and John Prickett filed for re-election for the Sulfur Springs ISD board. The candidate filing for the school board is at …
Read More »Capital Murder Trial Underway In New Boston
January 20, 2022
A trial is underway in New Boston for a man accused of intentionally ramming his vehicle into a mini-van on Hwy 82 in DeKalb last January. Two boys in the mini-van, seven-year-old Riley Burgess and Three-year-old James Crowley, were pronounced dead. Authorities charged 22-year-old Zachary Blaise Salazar of Texarkana with …
Read More »CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs News
January 19, 2022
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs POSTPONED: Community Health Day In partnership with CHRISTUS Health, Columbia Lodge #81 has been diligently planning an event to build a more secure, productive, healthy, and hopeful community. We plan to have local experts speak on various health-related topics to educate and empower …
Read More »Souper Bowl Of Caring
January 19, 2022
For over 30 years, the Souper Bowl of Caring movement has been inspiring people across the nation to tackle hunger in their local communities. This initiative uses the timeframe around one of the nation’s most significant sporting events, the NFL Super Bowl, as a tool to feed families throughout the …
Read More »Paris-Lamar County Health District Coronavirus Update 01.19.22
January 19, 2022
Paris High School Student Makes All-State Band
January 19, 2022
Anderson Bunch Anderson Bunch, a member of the Paris High School Blue Blazes Band, has earned a position in the 2022 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Band. Bunch, who is a sophomore at Paris High School, is the grandson of Randy and Lucia Bunch. He plays the trumpet in …
Read More »Local Sports Headlines
LeTourneau University
December 15, 2016
MEN’S BASKETBALL Nate West Neither team led by more than five in a very tightly contested American Southwest Conference game on Monday night at Solheim Arena. Freshman Nate West dropped a career-high 23 points, 21 of which came in the second half to lead LeTourneau. The YellowJackets (4-4, 1-3 …
Read More »Paris Wildcats
December 15, 2016
MERRY CHRISTMAS! The Paris Athletic Department wishes each and every one of you a safe and Happy Xmas and New Year. Basketball Friday 12-16 PHS Ladycats vs. Bonham at Wildcat Gym 5:00/6:30 PHS Wildcats vs. Hugo at Hugo 4:30 ( 9/JV/V) Monday 12-19 PHS Ladycats vs. Hugo at …
Read More »Mt Pleasant Lady Track Schedule
December 15, 2016
2017 Tiger/Lady Tiger Track Friday FEBRUARY 24 OPEN Friday March 3 …
Read More »State Football Championship This Weekend Plus Cowboys Prepare for Bucs
December 15, 2016
After 16 weeks, we’ve finally reached the state championship weekend for Texas High School Football. Games begin this morning at 10am and the class 2A Division II game between Iraan and Bremond. Crawford and Refugio will follow for the Division I title. At approximately 5pm, Gunter will take on …
Read More »High School Basketball Results Plus Stars Win Big
December 14, 2016
Paris – The Associated Press Sports Editors All-State football team was released for class 4A. After totaling 230 tackles on the season Paris Wildcat senior linebacker, Dre McKinney, is an All-State 2nd team selection. Defensive backs TD Williams and Jordan Furtch, along with junior running back, Donovan Williams, were …
Read More »Community Calendar
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.
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**
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.
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
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.
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.
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
The Mount Pleasant Tigers Boys Basketball Camp will be held again this summer on May 28-29, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Willie Williams Gym. It is open to completed 1st-6th grade students. The cost will be $40, including a shirt and ball. To register, use the QR code on the flyer or go to https://form.jotform.com/241023589224150. For questions, contact Coach Turnipseed at the email address below.