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ERCOT Planning For Increased Usage

ERCOT says it’s launching an era of planning and in 6 years demand for power will increase 152 gigawatts. That’s an increase of 40 gigawatts from the forecast they put out just a year ago. Artificial Intelligence and  more data centers and crypto mining are the leading causes of that …

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Collin County Woman Charged With Killing Ex-Husband

A Collin County woman has been arrested for allegedly killing her ex- husband.  Thirty-eight-year-old Meridith Nunley of Plano called family friends and told them she’d shot  55-year old David Nunley as he called 911 for help. Court documents show David filed a protective order against Meridith two years ago and …

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Paris Walk Of Hope Thursday April 25

During this  National Crime Victim’s Rights Week, The Walk of Hope empowers victims of crime to come forward to know that the community supports them and what their resources are. This year’s walk will be Thursday (04.25) from 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Culbertson Fountain in Downtown Paris. For more …

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Paris Summer 903 Sun Sets Music Fest

The city of Paris downtown music series  will continue again this summer. The “903 Sun Sets” are planned for 7 p.m. every Thursday in June.  Performing in the series is Josh Weathers, Fleetwood X, Little Texas and wrapping up the series “America’s Got Talent” Season 2 runner-up Cas Haley.

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United Way Scholarship Application Deadline

Lamar County  high school seniors are reminded that Friday April 26 is the deadline to apply for 4 scholarships from the United Way. Applications are available in the counselor’s office of all area high schools or by emailing srossonuwlc@gmail.com.   Scholarship recipients will be announced at the United Way’s Texas Scholars …

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Upshur County Woman Jailed In Titus County

Fifty-year-old Ammie Hernandez of Ore City was arrested in Titus County on an Upshur County warrant for Intoxication Manslaughter with Vehicle. NO other information was available and at last report she was in the Titus County jail.

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“MINGO” Man’s Bingo Successful

Nearly 200 players participated in the Hopkins County Health Care Fouindation’s “ MINGO” – or mans bingo at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Approximately $12,000 was raised through the bingo games and extra donations, and the money will be used to provide free Heart Calcium tests for Hopkins County men. …

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Major Upshur County Drug Bust

An Upshur County Sheriff’s  Special Investigation Unit conducted a traffic stop  on a vehicle driven by Gerald Hosea Gibson of Kilgore. Following the stop, more than 160 grams and nearly$2400 in cash was found in the vehicle. Gibson was arrested for Manufacture Or Delivery of a Controlled Substance and at …

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Prairiland High School Top Graduates 2024

Prairiland High School has announced the top two graduates in the class of 2024.  Valedictorian Ryleigh White plans to attend the University of North Texas to pursue a degree in Kinesiology before attending a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Salutatorian Alanna Riney will attend the University of Central Arkansas to …

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Tuesday’s Sports

NBA Monday East Round 1 Game 2 Cavaliers (2-0) 96 – Magic (0-2) 86 Knicks (2-0) 104 – 76ers (0-2) 101 West Round 1 Game 2 Nuggets (2-0) 101 – Lakers (0-2) 99 Tuesday East Round 1 Game 2 Pacers (0-1) at Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) at 7:30 pm NBA TV …

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Monday’s Sports

NBA Sunday West Round 1 Thunder (1-0) 94 – Pelicans (0-1) 92 Clippers (1-0) 109 – Mavericks (0-1) 97 The Western Conference postseason picture has the superstars. It’s led at the top by the Oklahoma City Thunder, whose massive rebuild is far ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, the No. 3-seeded Minnesota …

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Friday’s Sports

NBA Friday Bulls (39-43) at Miami Heat (46-36) at 6:00 pm ESPN Kings (46-36) at New Orleans Pelicans (49-33) at 8:30 pm TNT The top six teams from each conference head to the playoffs, while teams Nos. 7-10 in the standings will enter the play-in tournament on Tuesday-Friday. Two teams …

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Fannin County Senior Wins National Powerlifting Championship

A Trenton High School Senior’s hard work has paid off, and he is now a National Champion. Braden Hall brought home the United States Association of Power Lifting National High School Championship in the 198-pound class. When Braden began, Trenton High School didn’t have a powerlifting program, so he trained at …

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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