News

February, 2022

• 4 February

  Sulphur Springs ISD Special Board Meeting Monday February 7 Noon

    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022  12:00 PM  CALL TO ORDER: Invocation and Pledges  FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS  The announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting had been duly called and that the notice of the meeting had been posted following the Texas Open Meetings Act, …
• 4 February

  Psychology Class At PJC-Sulphur Springs Center

  PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Psychology Instructor Marla Elliott discusses an issue in a recent class with students.
• 4 February

  Sulphur Springs Trash Pickup

  The landfill is closed Friday, so trash trucks will not run. However, trash trucks will run commercial routes Saturday, and residential will resume on Monday.
• 4 February

  Paris Sanitation Service Friday, Feb 4

  Because of the inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Paris Sanitation Department is  unable to operate today’s trash route.  If you have any questions,  call 903.784.9266.  The  normal sanitation schedule will resume on Monday, February 7th.
• 4 February

  Suspect Arrested In PIttsburg Fatal Shooting Incident

  Jonathan Phillips Pittsburg Police arrested Jonathan Phillips, 19, of West Tawakoni Wednesday as the suspect in the Pittsburg shooting on Jan 30. The incident claimed the life of Cade Caviness, 19, of Longview, and injured Patrick Hawk, 18, of New Diana. Police found the victims in two different locations. Evidence …
• 4 February

  Power Grid Survives Winter Storm Test

  The Texas power grid, which failed dramatically one year ago, has survived a winter storm that blanketed the state with bone-chilling cold. Todd Staples, who heads the Texas Oil and Gas Association, credits the winterization efforts. He says the oil and gas industry worked overtime during this storm and was …
• 4 February

  Busy Day For Highway Patrol

  DPS Sergeant Ricky Hunter says the slick roads have made for a hectic 24 hours for troopers. But Sergeant Hunter cautions that response time will be longer than usual due to the slippery roads and the number of crashes. He urges you not to drive if you don’t have to, …
• 4 February

  TxDOT Crews Out All Night

  All night long. That’s how long TxDot crews have been treating freeways throughout North Texas. Kendall Sloan with TxDot says crews have been treating freeways since earlier this week. She worries that drivers will get back out today, thinking the worst has passed. But Sloan often says that snow and …
• 4 February

  TxDOT Urges Extreme Caution

  The Texas Department of Transportation encourages everyone to travel only if necessary during this winter weather event. If you must travel, check drivetexas.org first for current road conditions and choose the best route. Please drive cautiously to protect yourself and others on the road.
• 4 February

  Lamar County Power Outages

  Lamar Electric Co-op worked numerous outages Thursday, particularly in the western part of the county. Crews worked on challenging areas, including a North line just past Sumner Post office. Creeks and many trees bent over holding the power line down were common problems. Icy conditions continue, and we expect trees …