SSISD Invites Public to Open House at Each School March 11-14, 2019
Sulphur Springs Independent School District would like to invite parents and the community to visit our schools during Texas Public Schools Week. Below is the Open House Schedule for each campus: Monday, March 11 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sulphur Springs Elementary School Grades 4 – 5 Sulphur Springs Middle School Grades 6 – 8 Tuesday, March 12 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Bowie Primary Kindergarten (K) – Grade 3 Bush Primary...
TxDOT Begins Improvements to State Highway 154; Traffic Study at I-30/State Highway 19
TxDOT work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Feb. 18, 2019 include: Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties): SH 154, Hopkins County: From SH 11 to Loop 301. Watch for survey crews as they begin marking locations for upcoming roadway surfacing operations. SH 19, Hopkins County: At Interstate Highway 30. Watch for workers placing counters for an upcoming traffic study at this location. SH 37, Franklin...
Dinner Bell Menu For February 20, 2019
Dinner Bell February 20, 2019 Community Partner: Legacy Hospice Menu: Mexican Lasagna Pinto Beans Salsa Salad with Guacamole Ranch Garlic French Bread Honeybun Cake Baked Pears (no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Won’t you join us for great food and wonderful visits with friends at the tables where you are seated? Hope to see...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Science Major
SCIENCE MAJOR Adriana Yepez continues her study in science as she registered for classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. Assisting her is Advisor Carey Gable. For more information about classes, advising and enrollment, call 903-885-1232.
Sunday Forecast
High: 53; Low: 35; Wind: North, northwest 10-15 mph, gusts as high as 20 mph
Saltillo Lions Win District Championship
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team captured the district championship with a double overtime win over Avinger, 50-44 Friday (February 15). After trailing Avinger, 9-8 after one quarter, the Lions outscored Avinger 12-3 in the second quarter to lead 20-12 at the half. Avinger trailed 29-23 after three quarters. The teams were tied 26-26 after regulation play. During two overtime periods, the Lions outscored Avinger 14-8 to take...
Connie M. Dollins
Funeral Service for Connie M. Dollins, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2019 at Lake Fork Baptist Church with Bro. Perry Crisp officiating. Interment will follow at Lake Fork Cemetery with Jason Dollins, Chris Dollins, Jarret Bros, Lorin Bros, Travis Sherwood, and Dale Wheeler serving as pallbearers. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Wilson-Orwosky...
Lady Cats Win First Five Games of 2019 Season
The Lady Cats’ softball team improved to 5-0 with their fifth win in the Sulphur Springs Varsity Softball Tournament defeating Duncanville, 11-4 at frigid Lady Cat Park Saturday (February 16). The temperature was 39-degrees as the game began. Pitcher Bailey Haggerty won her third game of the season without a loss as she gave up only 1 earned run and 4 hits while striking out 5 and walking 1. The Lady Cats scored 3 first inning...
Margie Ree McQueen
Funeral services for Margie Ree Mitchell McQueen 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with Bishop Nelson Gatlin officiating and Pastor Jerry Higgins assisting. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. McQueen passed away on February 14, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Dallas. Margie was born September 22, 1936 in...
