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Crime Reports

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DPS Trooper Dobbs responded to a collision that had occurred at the Hopkins County Rest Area on eastbound Interstate 30 in Cumby at 8:26 p.m. Saturday, March 16. A black Dodge Ram pickup struck two decorative boulders on the grassy shoulder and became disabled in the roadway leading to the rest area parking lot.

Cumby, Sulphur Bluff school boards to meet Thursday

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Cumby Collegiate and Sulphur Bluff ISD school boards will each meet Thursday, March 21. The public portion of the Cumby Collegiate meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m.

Crime Reports

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Richie Mason Lopez, 18, of Tyler was arrested during a traffic stoponStateHighway11east at FM 1567 at 8:21 p.m. Friday, March 15.

Blotter

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Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County law enforcement activity from 5 a.m. Thursday, March 14 to Tuesday, March 19.

Paris District Road Report for week of March 18, 2024

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PARIS — Here's a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 18, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

Texas Capitol Highlights Week of March 18-22

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Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new residents that brought its population to more than 185,000. Census data shows that Rockwall and Liberty counties closed out the top three, with growth rates of 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively.

SSISD trustees approve new K-12 science materials

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For the last four months, Sulphur Springs ISD science teachers from kindergarten all the way up to twelfth grade have been perusing new instructional materials for their classes. The process, which happens at least every eight years (but can happen more frequently), starts with the State Board of Education members reviewing and voting to approve or reject submissions from textbook publishers.

High school state qualifiers for choir recognized

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Last month, 22 Sulphur Springs High School choir students competed at UIL Regional Solo & Ensemble contest in Marshall. All of the students earned medals, with 19 qualifying for the state contest to be held in late May in Austin.

Meet, greet PJC presidential finalists

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The three presidential finalists at Paris Junior College are Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, Dr. Joel Michaelis, and Dr. Kevin Rose. Public forums for faculty, staff,students,andthepublicwill be held in-person and online at 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. in the PJC Math and Science Building, Room 101 for Dr. Rose on Wednesday, March 20, Dr. Michaelis on Thursday, March 21, and Dr. Benson on Friday, March 22.