News

April, 2022

• 13 April

  SPCA Caring For Pets Rescued From Fatal Fire

  The SPCA of Texas responded to a request from the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office to provide care for about 20 pets that survived a deadly house fire in an unincorporated area between Greenville and Wolfe City. There were 19 cats and one dog that survived the fire, which claimed the …
• 13 April

  Hopkins County Jail Bookings

  Cristian Lonnie Jackson Officials served a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man in jail on a narcotics charge with another felony warrant. Cristian Lonnie Jackson is now additionally charged with first-degree felony aggravated robbery, and the judge denied a new bond. Nicholas Chase Trimble Hopkins County arrested 33-year-old Nicholas Chase Trimble on …
• 13 April

  Free Airplane Rides For Kids

  The Experimental Aircraft Association will host its annual Young Eagles flights on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 am until noon at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport. The association and local pilots will donate their time and airplanes to give free flights to children ages eight to 17. In addition, the children …
• 13 April

  Hazardous Weather Outlook – 4:30 am

  North and Central Texas Today and Tonight. A cold front will move across the region Wednesday morning and early afternoon, with a line of thunderstorms expected to develop along the front. The most excellent chances will be across East Texas. Some storms may be severe, with damaging winds and hail …
• 12 April

  90 Day Stop Sign Study Ends

  The 90 day STOP, LOOK AND BE SAFE study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Paris is closing. They begin Wednesday, April 13, 2022, around 9:00 am on Lamar Ave and 8th SE. The City of Paris Traffic Crew working with TxDOT, will remove …
• 12 April

  Mexican Truckers Protesting Gov. Greg Abbott

  Commercial traffic at a key South Texas border crossing has stopped after Mexican truckers Monday blocked north and southbound lanes from Mexico. They are protesting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to have state troopers inspect northbound commercial vehicles, historically a job done by the federal government. The bridge connecting Pharr …
• 12 April

  Birthday And 75-Cent Ice Cream Cone

  Dairy Queens across Texas are celebrating their 75th anniversary with a special treat. All DQ restaurants will offer $0.75 cones through Sunday, April 24. Fans can enjoy a small cone or small and classically dipped cone with that crunchy chocolatey coating. Nearly 600 Texas locations offer a uniquely Texas-centric hot food …
• 12 April

  Hazardous Weather Outlook – 5:00 pm

  North and Central Texas  Tonight Thunderstorms are possible across nearly all of North and Central Texas this evening and tonight with a potential for severe storms. The primary hazards are large hail and damaging winds, but a few tornadoes are also possible. There is an elevated fire threat this afternoon …
• 12 April

  End The Streak In Texas

  TRAFFIC DEATHS SPIKED IN TEXAS WORK ZONES Local TxDOT employee injured in work zone crashes urges drivers to slow down and pay attention. Apr. 11, 2022 ATLANTA ­– As road construction projects ramp up statewide, TxDOT officials ask motorists to slow down and stay alert when driving through Texas’ thousands of …
• 12 April

  MPISD – News

  P.E. WALLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL 5th Six weeks “A” Honor Roll Fifth Grade: Jimena Aguado, Yarely Aguilar, Ella Anderson, Jake Anderson, Gabriel Arredondo, Emily Arrington, Titus Byrd, Chelsi Campbell, Sebastian Carreon Cabrera, Maria Castillo De La Torre, Emylee Chappell, Malori Chism, Ian Crockett, Evie Dominguez, Uriel Flores, Bryan Gonzalez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Mallory …