Wildcats Basketball Wins Game One, Plays Again Wednesday
Wildcats basketball plays in day two of a holiday tournament, taking on Frisco Independence at 11 A.M. Win or lose against Wednesday morning, Sulphur Springs plays a second game on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 5 P.M. The Knights take on the Wildcats after demolishing Melissa on Tuesday night, 75-41. Coach Brandon Shaver’s team scored big in their first game of the Allen In-n-Out Holiday Invitational. Sulphur Springs used steady scoring...
Chamber Connection – Dec. 28: Award Nominations, Business Ads For Directory Are Still Being Accepted
By Butch Burney, Chamber of Commerce President/CEO The annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Membership Banquet will be here in about seven weeks, and that means award time! It is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. 95th Annual Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet Awards Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large...
Tuesday Following Christmas Brings Three Teams in Action
Tuesday, Dec. 27 is another busy one, as three teams play in contents. First up is Lady Cats soccer, playing in Gainesville. Coach Brena and her squad are looking to build upon their impressive outing in their home invitational tournament, where Sulphur Springs took home the gold. The Lady Cats outscored their four opponents in the home scrimmage tournament by a combined margin of 15-1. They look to keep the good times rolling on...
Annual 55+ Health Fair Planned April 11, 2023 At The ROC
Those age 55 and older will want to be sure to mark April 11 on their calendars. That’s the day the annual 55+ Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs’ Recreational Outreach Center (The ROC), 115 Putman St. 55+ Health Fair will be held at First Baptist Church’s The ROC, 115 Putman St. This will follow the same format as in the past, with Hopkins County marketers getting...
Paris District Road Report for December 26, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 26, 2022. 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...
Fallon: SAFER Act Introduced As A Policy Solution To Situation On Texas’ Southern Border
News Letter Release — Dec. 23, 2022 Texas District 4 Congressman Pat Fallon led 17 of his colleagues in the introduction of the American Safety and Fairness Through Expedited Removal Act, known as the SAFER Act. This legislation would provide Customs and Border Patrol another tool to counter border policy crisis by restoring expedited removal of illegal immigrants. Fallon, in a newsletter Friday evening, stated that the millions of...
2 Travis Faculty Members Recognized as Gomez & Gomez 2022 Dual Language Exemplary Teachers
Two members of the faculty at Travis Primary have been recognized as Gomez & Gomez 2022 Dual Language Exemplary Teachers, Sulphur Springs ISD ESL Director Craig Toney announced at the December school board meeting. Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees and administrators recognize Lidia Mejia and Karen Miranda for honors they received through the dual language program. Both Lidia Mejia and Ana Karen Miranda received the...
Blood Drive Rescheduled Due To Weather
Due to record low temperatures, the Carter BloodCare had to cancel the blood drive slated at the hospital Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. The bus was unable to maintain the correct temperature range needed to collect the blood donations to help bolster area blood supplies through the holidays.. The blood drive has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, December 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carter BloodCare has been holding on strong to maintain a...
Trading Post for December 23, 2022
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 Sale: a Rollator Tall Walker. It is adjustable. “New.” … Also, for sale, an exercise bicycle. … If interested, or for more...
Texas Electric Grid: Senator Bob Hall Files Legislation to Address Resiliency, Reliability Of The State Electric Grid
District 2 News Release Today (Dec. 21, 2022), District 2 Senator Bob Hall filed Senate Bill 330 to address the resiliency and reliability of the Texas electric grid. Senator Hall has advocated for strengthening the resiliency of the grid and implementing measures to harden the grid against both natural and man-made threats each session since he was first elected to office. Senator Bob Hall, Texas District 2 As seen during Winter...
