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MPISD – News
January 19, 2022
Contact: Kelly Cowan MPHS senior signs to play collegiate volleyball Mount Pleasant High School senior Genesis Roberson signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Southwestern Christian College. She will be a setter for the Lady Rams while majoring in nursing. Located in Terrell, TX, SwCC participates in the …
Read More »Turn Your Day Around
January 19, 2022
This January, resolve to ‘Turn Your Day Around’ by giving blood during National Blood Donor Month. Carter BloodCare urges donors to give blood twice in 2022 to save local lives. SULPHUR SPRINGS, (Jan. 18, 2022) – Resolve to turn your day around and save up to three lives through a simple, …
Read More »Increased Wildfire Danger
January 19, 2022
The Forest Service anticipates increased wildfire danger as warm, dry, and windy conditions are forecast. COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service readies firefighting resources today to anticipate an increase in wildfire activity caused by pre-frontal conditions approaching the state. The fire environment will include elevated to critical fire weather, with …
Read More »Mt Pleasant City Manager Update 01.19.22
January 19, 2022
by Mt Pleasant City Manager Ed Thatcher We are pleased to announce that soon we will see dirt flying for the new Pilgrims Community Center at Oaklawn Park. It will be a city facility, made possible through Pilgrims’ donation of $1.45 million through its Hometown Strong program, created to give …
Read More »Very Cold Tonight and Thursday
January 19, 2022
Widespread below freezing temperatures are expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Another cold and breezy day is in the forecast for Thursday. Light wintry mix is possible across the far southern zones Thursday afternoon. No accumulations or impacts are expected. Remember to protect the 4 Ps from the cold: People, …
Read More »Hazardous Weather Outlook
January 19, 2022
North Texas Temperatures will fall during this afternoon hours as a cold front moves across the region, and a few showers may develop along the front, especially across the far eastern and southern counties. Gusty northerly winds will persist through the night, with below-freezing temperatures by Thursday morning. South-Central and …
Read More »Texas Doctor Develops New Vaccine
January 19, 2022
Dr. Peter Hotez The Texas doctor who created a COVID vaccine would like to see it released in this country. Baylor University’s Dr. Peter Hotez and his research partner made their shot, one that had been in the works since the Sars epidemic in the early 2000s. Corbevax uses older …
Read More »Free COVID Testing Kits Now Available By Mail
January 19, 2022
Now there are more than 500-million at-home COVID tests ready for you to order on the government’s website. However, there are questions about how effective they are in detecting the omicron variant. Dr. Jason Bowling at San Antonio’s University Health System says a lot of this comes down to human …
Read More »Candidate Filing Begins For Municipal Elections
January 19, 2022
Candidate filing for the May 7 Texas Municipal Election begins today and will continue through Friday, February 18. The election will fill seats on city councils, schools, and hospital boards in some areas. There will also be bond issue propositions in some entities.
Read More »Snowflakes And Diamonds Gala In Paris Huge Success
January 19, 2022
The Snowflakes and Diamonds Gala was held over the weekend, a record-setting event. The total raised from the Gala and the online auction was $105,000. Money raised will significantly benefit the Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society and the Johnny Stallings Reach Center on Lamar Avenue.
Read More »Local Sports Headlines
LeTourneau University
December 19, 2016
Head Coach Leslie Reinecker WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The LeTourneau University women hadn’t beat the Patriots since 2012. A January 9th, 2012, 73-70 win was the only time the YellowJackets had taken down UT-Tyler. That changed on Monday afternoon as hot shooting and great team play helped LETU earn the win …
Read More »LeTourneau University
December 19, 2016
Nate West It is always a tough task to beat a team twice in the same season. LeTourneau men’s basketball completed that task on Saturday afternoon as they used an unselfish effort to take down Austin College for the second time this season. Freshman Nate West led the YellowJackets …
Read More »HS State Football Finals Results Plus Cowboys Take Down Tampa Bay
December 19, 2016
The Texas High School football season came to an end after six state champions were crowned on Friday and Saturday night. West Orange-Stark shuts down Sweetwater 24-6 in class 4A Division II. In 4A Division I, the Carthage Bulldogs are state champs for the fifth time in eight years, …
Read More »HS Football Championship Day One Results Plus Cowboys Vs Bucs Sunday
December 16, 2016
Paris – Area teams will be in action tonight in high school basketball. The 18th ranked Paris Wildcats travel to Hugo, while the Lady Cats host Bonham at Wildcat Gym. The North Lamar Panthers go to Idabel and the Pantherette’s host the Lady Warriors. The Prairiland Patriots will be …
Read More »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 »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