County, District Officials Take Oath Of Office For Another Term
County and district officials who were reelected in November 2022 in Hopkins County took the oath of office for another term Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2023, during a swearing in ceremony conducted in the second floor courtroom at Hopkins County Courthouse. All local nine candidates were unchallenged in their bids for reelection to their district, county and precinct offices and were the certified unopposed incumbent candidates on...
Sulphur Springs ISD calls Jan. 4 Board of Trustees Work Session
Sulphur Springs ISD has called a special Board of Trustees work session, which will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in the board room of SSISD Administration Building, 631 Connally St. Dec. 12, 2022, Updates Administrative Reports At the regular December 2022 meeting, Sulphur Springs ISD Trustees approved five personnel changes, made 2 appointments. The board also heard at least five administrative reports and updates,...
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Welding Student Harlie Harred
GRINDING PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Harlie Harred of Sulphur Bluff is grinding on a backing strip during a recent class period. She is working toward certification in structural welding. To inquire about workforce or academic classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs weld Harred
Both Soccer Teams Win Season Openers Friday
Sulphur Springs had itself a wonderful season opener for both soccer teams. Men and women’s soccer won to start their seasons 1-0. The Lady Cats got the action goin Friday, Dec. 30 as they hosted Henderson, ranked as high as #4 coming into the season. Coach Adriana Brena and her squad proceeded to beat the top-10 ranked Lady Lions 4-2 at Gerald Prim Stadium. The win at home on Friday, Dec. 30 starts off the season with a 1-0...
Shots Reportedly Fired, 1 Injured On South Broadway Street
South Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs from Lee Street to West Industrial Drive was closed to traffic shortly after 6 p.m. Jan. 2, 2023, as officers work an area where gunshots were reportedly fired and one person was reportedly injured. No official statement had been released by local law enforcement at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Local officers are reported to have responded to a call in the area of West Industrial Drive near...
City Council To Consider Ordinances Setting New Sanitation Rates, Rezoning Request
Sulphur Springs City Council is slated Tuesday evening, Jan. 3, 2023, to consider two ordinances, one setting new sanitation rates and one which would rezone an East Shannon Road property to allow for residential development, and two 380 agreements. Service pins are slated to be awarded and an executive session to be held to discuss personnel and economic development matters. Sanitation Ordinance The Council is asked to consider...
Paris District Road Report for January 2, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 2, 2023. 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...
Happy New Year From Your County Extension Staff
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] As we ponder the events of 2022, there are many good things that took place, along with some not-so-good, but by-golly, we made it! I pray for a good start to 2023 and that you will look up from where your help comes. As I wrap up my columns for 2022, I’ll conclude with a final program summary – the...
Missing/Runaway Teen Located
Sulphur Springs Police Department Friday morning said the teen, who was reported missing on Thursday, had been located. Police asked for help Thursday morning, Dec. 29, 2022, locating Kyliegh Marie Nelson, a 15-year-old a thought to have runaway. She was last seen in video footage leaving her residence in a small light-colored vehicle. Officials shared her information with local media and on social media around 10:20 a.m. Thursday...
Trading Post for December 30, 2022
Upright player piano, old, needs a little work plus rolls, and a pump organ available free. Both work. Call 903-951-3636 to arrange to come get them. Leather Jacket,Black, X-lge, $75.00, worn only 3 times, Would make a great Christmas Gift. Also several other warm coats for sale Call 903-885-3420 Antique toy tractors The Ford 2N with Ferguson System $158.00 The 1953 Ford NAA Golden Jubilee $175.00 or reasonable offer. 903 466 6557 For...
