Local Area Headlines
Thunderstorm Could Be Intense
2 hours ago
North and Central Texas A cold front will arrive this afternoon, bringing thunderstorm chances back to the region late afternoon through this evening. A few severe storms with large hail and damaging winds are possible. Cooler air will enter tonight behind the cold front. The graphic depicts the latest thinking …
Read More »Collin County Online Solicitation Sting
2 hours ago
Fifteen men are in jail after the Collin County Sheriff’s Operation “Home Alone 2024”. Sheriff’s Sergeant Jessica Pond says the men made arrangements to meet up for sex with someone they thought was underage. Pond says it took two-to-three weeks to make contact with the suspects and set up in …
Read More »Home School Night At Maxey House
3 hours ago
The Sam Bell Maxey House is inviting homeschool families and groups from across north Texas to ‘Homeschool Day’ on Wednesday, May 1. From 10am to 3pm, homeschool students, teachers, and parents can enjoy educational programs from local organizations, games, house tours, and more. Admission is $1 per person. Reservations can …
Read More »Free Game Night At North Lamar ISD
3 hours ago
The North Lamar ISD is hosting a Free Game Night this afternoon from 4:30 to 6pm at the High School “A” gym. There will also be a “Sensory Friendly Time” from 4-4:30. Highlights of the evening include the opportunity to challenge the North Lamar Panther baseball and Pantherette softball teams …
Read More »MIngo Tonight At Hopkins County Civic Center
3 hours ago
The first Manly Bingo or MIngo, a fundraiser for the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, is tonight at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Tickets are $60, and proceeds will provide free Heart Calcification Testing for men. Call 903438-4799. You can also email Kayla.Price@Christushealth.org for more information.
Read More »SSHS Jazz Band Free Concert On Celebration Plaza
3 hours ago
The Sulphur Springs High School Jazz Band will be performing on Celebration Plaza tonight. The program begins at 7pm and includes music by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Dave Brubeck, the Temptations, Frank Sinatra and more.
Read More »Some Tee-Times Available For Hopkins County Chamber Golf Tourney
3 hours ago
All of the afternoon spots are taken, but there are still a handful of tee-times available in the morning flight of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on May 3 at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. The cost is $750 for a 6 member team and it includes …
Read More »New Inductees To Texas Country Music Hall Of Fame
3 hours ago
Three new inductees into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame were announced Wednesday morning at the Hall of Fame’s headquarters in Carthage. They honor “those who have made outstanding contributions to country music and were born in the state of Texas.” This includes singers, songwriters, disc jockeys and others. …
Read More »Man Jailed In Hopkins County For Aggravated Assault
13 hours ago
Andrew Michael Magnuson was arrested on Wednesday in Hopkins County for felony assault. They charged him with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon of a Date, Family, or Household with Serious Bodily Injury. No other information was available, and he was in the county jail at the last report.
Read More »Ham Scramble Returns To Sulphur Springs
13 hours ago
A Ham Scramble will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 on Celebration Plaza in downtown Sulphur Springs. For those unfamiliar, a Ham Scramble is a giant game of musical chairs. Participants bring their chairs, and everyone will win a prize. Prizes range from small novelties or snacks to more …
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Wednesday’s Sports
23 hours ago
WNBA The Caitlin Clark experience delivered another television milestone. ESPN’s coverage of the WNBA draft on Monday night averaged a record 2.45 million viewers, and viewership peaked at 3.09 million, ESPN said in a release Tuesday. The audience was more than four times as many viewers as the 2023 draft, …
Read More »Tuesday’s Sports
2 days ago
Caitlin Clark After WNBA Draft WNBA It was all smiles at Indiana headquarters on Monday during draft night. The Indian Fever named Iowa Hawkeyes’ Caitlin Clark as the draft’s first pick. The Fever has two of the greatest 3-point shooters in college hoops history. Clark is the NCAA record holder, …
Read More »Texas A&M University-Commerce Mourns Student-Athlete Keith Miller
3 days ago
It is with great sadness that Texas A&M University-Commerce announces the passing of football student-athlete Keith Miller. Miller passed away tragically in his apartment near campus on Thursday evening. The Lion community profoundly sympathizes with Keith’s family, friends, and teammates. “We are heartbroken by Keith’s unexpected passing,” head coach Clint Dolezel said. …
Read More »Friday’s Sports
6 days ago
O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges that he killed his former wife and her friend but later was found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. The family announced on Simpson’s official X account that Simpson died Wednesday in Las Vegas …
Read More »Thursday’s Sports
7 days ago
NFL Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces eight charges, including aggravated assault, after he and another speeding driver of a sports car caused a recent chain-reaction crash in Dallas. Police said they have arrest warrants for Rice, 23, for one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision …
Read More »Community Calendar
Thursday, April 18, 2024
- CDC Disability Support Group, 8:05 a.m.
- Corprew Chillz on Wheelz day
- Wallace STAAR testing—5th grade Science
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Honors History
- MPHS STAAR EOC testing—Biology
- MPHS Senior Immunization Clinic
- Golf
MPHS at Girls Regionals, Rockwall
- Tennis
MPHS Varsity at District tournament, Longview
Friday, April 19, 2024
- Corprew 4th grade girl talk
- Wallace Chillz on Wheelz Day
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade History
- Softball
MPHS JV & Varsity at Texas High (away), 4:30 p.m.
- Baseball
MPHS JV & Varsity at Texas High (away), 4:30 p.m.
- Tennis
MPHS Varsity at District tournament, Longview
- Track
Regional meet in Arlington
Saturday, April 20, 2024
- Track
Regional meet in Arlington
The First Annual Paris Kite Fest, presented by the Paris Area Arts Alliance, will be held on Saturday, April 20, on the North Lamar ISD Grounds. This free event for “kids of all ages” runs from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Kite Fest will feature a DJ, food trucks, games, kids’ crafts, kite contests, and kite giveaways as long as the supply lasts. Bring your kite to fly or a chair to watch the fun.
You can fly any kite, flat, 3D, figure, or guryon. The field will be open to anyone flying their kite until the competitions begin at 2:00 pm. Categories will include the giant kite, youngest participant, oldest participant, highest flying kite, and most beautiful kite. Judging will happen during the flying activity. The flyer/pilot has three chances to fly their kite in the air. The kite must fly for at least two minutes to be eligible for judging. The judges’ decision is final in all categories. The Arts Alliance will award prizes.
As part of this artist-themed event, blank kite kits will be available as long as the supply lasts. The participants will have the opportunity to draw and color designs on their kites and see them fly. The Paris Area Arts Alliance and our generous sponsor, Dollins Bail Bonds, will provide all materials FREE of charge.
In addition, there will be an opportunity to create a personalized t-shirt using fabric markers. A blank kite will be printed on each t-shirt, allowing the individual to turn it into an art project that can be worn all spring and summer as a memory of the first Paris Kite Fest. These t-shirts will sell for $20 with fabric markers provided.
To round out the Kite Fest, traditional games and activities such as blowing bubbles, football throwing, temporary tattoos, and much more will be held. High school students from Chisum ISD and NLISD will volunteer to help with all aspects of the Kite Fest.
For additional information or weather condition updates, visit the FaceBook page for “ParisArea ArtsAlliance” or call 903-782-6215.
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.
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