Wildcat Football Wins Fourth Straight
Sulphur Springs used another quick start, propelling them to a 28-17 win in Mabank. Friday, Oct. 14’s win over the Panthers is the fourth straight for Wildcat football. The offense scored 21 points in the first half, their fourth straight game doing so. Unlike the previous three victories, the Wildcat defense forced numerous stops, giving the ball right back to the offense and allowing Sulphur Springs to score again. Friday in...
Meal A Day Menu – October 17-21, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the remainder of the week of October 17-21 2022 includes: Meal-A-Day Monday, Oct. 17 — Cajun Chicken Rice Casserole, Black Beans and Pickled Beets. Tuesday, Oct. 18 — Chili-Ghetti, Peas and Carrots, and a Roll. Wednesday, Oct. 19 — Corny...
Sulphur Springs Teen Accused Of Injuring Five With A Knife
A Sulphur Springs man was accused of injuring five people with a knife, two of whom pressed charges against him early Sunday morning, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Zack Horne and Drew Fisher and Sgt. Tanner Steward responded at 2 a.m. Oct. 16, 2022, to a complaint of an active disturbance on FM 71 east. While they were responding, dispatchers received additional information, first, that a...
Sulphur Bluff Team Named Grand Champion At Help-A-Child Benefit Ag Mechanics Build Off
The first ever Help-A-Child Benefit Ag Mechanics Team Build Off was a huge success Friday, with all 35 teams commended by the judges for their welding skills, safety practices and use of PPE, and manner in which they worked together as a team. In the end, however, only the teams constructing the top four ranked smokers went home with awards. “Everyone is doing excellent work,” said John Plemons, Paris Junior College...
Paris District Road Report for October 17, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 17, 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...
15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit Kicks Off Today (Oct. 14)
Ag Mechanics Build Off Slated Friday; Cook-Offs, Livestock Show, FFA Project Show, Auctions Following On Oct. 15 In just a few hours, the 15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit will kick off what promises to be two days of fun competitions and family-friendly activities designed to raise funds and awareness for organizations and programs which benefit children in the local communities. Benefit Events 1. Ag Team Competition Build Off Leading...
HCSO Warns Of Jury Duty Phone Scam
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents of a jury duty phone scam. “We have been made aware that someone is calling people posing as a county employee and demanding 500 dollars because the victim failed to show for jury duty. No one from the Sheriff’s Office is going to call and ask for money over the phone. If you ever have a question if something is a scam or not, call and speak to a...
Funding Priorities For The 2023 Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Set
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation By Kayla Price, Executive Director, Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Board of Directors have selected funding goals for the 2022-23 year. Through the years, almost $3 million has been raised to provide the local hospital and EMS with equipment and offerings to which a community our size would normally not have access. One of...
New Senior Center A Step Closer To Construction With Signing Of Grant Contract
Sulphur Springs is one step closer to construction on a new senior center. City Manager Marc Maxwell signed the contract with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Thursday, Sept. 13, 2022, for a $2.4 million grant to help with cost of constructing a new activity building for senior citizens. Funding for Senior Citizens Center Construction The City of Sulphur Springs anticipates advertising for bids Monday for the project,...
A Math Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center mathematics instructor Caleb Talley explains a math problem to a class room of students. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Talley math class
