Local Area Headlines
U.S. Rep. Eyes Texas AG Office
November 10, 2021
U.S. Rep. R- Louie Ghomert According to the Texas Tribune, U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, is exploring a run for Texas attorney general, weighing a late entry into the already crowded primary to unseat GOP incumbent Ken Paxton. Gohmert, formerly of Mt Pleasant, announced his plans during an event Tuesday …
Read More »Weather Change On The Way
November 10, 2021
Rain will start moving in today, and cooler temperatures will return. The overall severe threat with this round of storms is low, but it is not zero. A few storms or storm segments could become severe with strong winds up to 60 mph and hail up to quarter size. The …
Read More »More Traveling Thanksgiving
November 10, 2021
This year, AAA is expecting more than 3.9 million Texans to be traveling for Thanksgiving. It makes this year the highest single-year increase since 2005. AAA said 93% of Texans would be traveling on the roads sometime between Wednesday and Sunday of that week traveling 50 miles or further. AAA …
Read More »Mineola Man Charged With Sexual Assault
November 10, 2021
Caylon Whittington Caylon Whittington of Mineola pleaded guilty to charges related to a 2015 incident at Sky Ranch. That is where Smith County Deputies worked a sexual assault near Van. The girl woke up with a man lying beside her at the Christian camp. DNA was used to like Whittington …
Read More »Hopkins County Police Report
November 10, 2021
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies worked a disturbance at a West Industrial Drive diner. A Sulphur Springs man, around 59, had barricaded himself in the restroom and was flooding the facility, so they charged him with a Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief as the damages from the flooding were expected …
Read More »Camp And Titus Have A New Judge
November 10, 2021
Camp and Titus counties now have a new Assistant District Attorney named Nicole Stephenson. She was sworn into office Monday for the 76th Judicial District. She has worked as Assistant District Attorney for Denton County.
Read More »Free Access To Learning Courses
November 9, 2021
Make New Skills the Foundation for Your Success Northeast Texas area residents who want free access to online learning courses now have the opportunity through “SkillUp Northeast Texas,” an initiative sponsored by Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas. Beginning today, any area resident can join the Metrix E-Learning System, which provides courses …
Read More »MPISD – News
November 9, 2021
Contact: Kelly Cowan MPISD Education Foundation Adult Spelling Bee The Mount Pleasant ISD School Foundation held its third Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser on Saturday, Nov 6, at the Mount Pleasant Civic Center. Creative Catering and the Mount Pleasant High School Culinary Arts class with culinary arts students serving the guests …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Tuesday (Nov 09)
November 9, 2021
At 1:31 Monday afternoon, Paris Police responded to fraud in the 10-block of the N. Plaza where the victim reported that someone had forged a check on the business account and had deposited the money into another bank through a mobile deposit app. The incident is under investigation. Paris Police …
Read More »North Lamar Campuses Observing Veterans’ Day With Assemblies
November 9, 2021
North Lamar students will be observing Veterans’ Day with assemblies and other events throughout the week. Veterans are invited to a breakfast in the high school library on Thursday, Nov 11. Beta sponsor Whitney Blount said, “Our traditional Veterans’ Day assembly is not possible this year with the band at …
Read More »Local Sports Headlines
LeTourneau University
April 2, 2016
SOFTBALL The LeTourneau University softball team split a doubleheader with Sul Ross State, losing game one, 5-4 and winning game two, 4-0. The YellowJackets (12-16, 10-13 ASC) rallied to take a 4-3 lead in the fourth before the visiting Lobos plated a run each in the final two …
Read More »Local Baseball and Softball Tonight Plus Stars Stay Hot in Today’s Sports
April 1, 2016
Paris – The area round of high school soccer playoffs begin tonight. The Paris Wildcats and Lady Cats will both be in Kaufman with the girls playing Farris at 5:30. The boys will follow against Kaufman at 7:30. North Lamar boys play Crandall at Ford Stadium in Longview at …
Read More »HS Soccer Results Plus Mavs Get Must Win Victory
March 31, 2016
Paris – The area round of high school soccer playoffs begin tomorrow night. The Paris Wildcats and Lady Cats will both be in Kaufman with the girls playing Farris at 5:30. The boys will follow against Kaufman at 7:30. North Lamar boys play Crandall at Ford Stadium in Longview …
Read More »LeTourneau University
March 30, 2016
BASEBALL No. 20 Centenary came back from a three-run deficit to score six times in the sixth to defeat LeTourneau, 9-5 in a non-conference game on Tuesday in Shreveport. LETU (6-12) sophomore Rayne Hobbs had a pair of hits – an RBI single in the second and …
Read More »Baseball and Softball Results Plus Rangers Trade for Catcher in Today’s Sports
March 30, 2016
Paris – District high school baseball and softball resumed last night. It was a rough evening for Lamar County teams. The Prairiland Patriots and Lady Patriots were swept by the Redwater Blue Dragons and Lady Dragons. The boys fell 10-6, but are still in good shape with a 4-2 …
Read More »Community Calendar
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
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.
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.
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