Hopkins County Marine Corps League and American Legion Raise Flags for Memorial Day
The proclamation issued by President Donald Trump this morning said; “We pause again to pray for the souls of the heroes who one century ago never returned home after helping restore peace in Europe.” On Memorial Day it is customary for Presidents to honor veterans who died in service to our country. The Hopkins County Marine Corps League 1357 and American Legion 66 raised the flags at Celebration plaza, at noon today in...
911 Connection Event
By Savannah Owens The 911 Connection event was put on by the first responders to educate children and the public about safety. “The city of Commerce has a fire education trailer and the Sulphur Springs firemen asked if we would bring the trailer over and teach the kids about fire safety. It’s important to get people used to practicing [their safety plans].” Myles Zimmerman a firefighter from Commerce said as...
Who Did We Spot At The Saturday Morning Farmers Market?
Saturday’s Morning Market was bustling with people and vendors on the northwest corner just off Celebration plaza on square. The market covered the entire street between Alliance Bank and City National. Chad Bourquin and his nephew were selling fresh vegetables and fruits. “I’ll be honest with you about my produce. You can trust the quality, I threw out cherries that I got just because they didn’t taste the way...
Lil 4’s Plants Garden
Lil 4’s is a nonprofit organization that helps get kids off the streets. They provide food, motivation, and mentorship for kids ages 2 to 18. This Saturday morning, participants learn more about responsibility and nature, the Lil 4’s helped the Thesing family plant a garden. The garden is completely for the Lil 4’s, allowing them to grow their own vegetables that the kids eat as part of their meals. “I...
Sulphur Springs High School Graduation
On Friday May 26th, 275 Seniors graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. The Salutatorian, Tori Mattison, thanked her classmates for “supplying me with memories that will last a lifetime.” She encouraged her fellow graduates saying they were “not at the end of our story but the end beginning…Wherever we each may go from here, may we each strive for greatness.” The Valedictorian, Lydia Burleson, had a...
5 Popular Texas Day Trips That Are Do-able If You Live In Hopkins County
by Allison Bledsoe Day trips are one of my favorite things about living only 80 miles from Dallas. Dallas and it’s neighboring cities have so much to offer, so I compiled a list of 5 popular day trips to keep you busy this spring (and I even tried a few out for you!). 1. The Fort Worth Zoo The Fort Worth Zoo is roughly 2 hours from Hopkins County and definitely worth the drive! I’ve visited the zoo in Tyler and the Dallas...
Wildcat and Lady Cat Senior Nights
On Friday, March 10th, the Sulphur Springs Wildcats held Senior Night on the Sulphur Springs home field. 10 senior boys and their families were recognized. On Tuesday night, the Lady Cats held Senior Night, honoring 7 senior girls and their families. Below are pictures of Senior Night presentations and a few of our favorite Wildcat and LadyCat pictures. soccer 2017 soccer 2017 soccer 2017 soccer 2017 soccer 2017 soccer 2017 soccer...
Starbucks Ribbon Cutting
January 30th, 2017 was an exciting, highly anticipated day for most Sulphur Springs residents. Starbucks finally opened early Monday morning and held it’s Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at 2 pm that same afternoon. Before the ribbon cutting, drink and dessert samples were handed out to visitors. Despite a full parking lot, the lines have been considered quite painless to many customers, so far.
SSMS UIL East Texas Elite Junior High Invitational Meet Results
“On Saturday, January 7th, 162 SSMS students competed in the 7th annual East Texas Elite Junior High Invitational Meet. It was held at Hallsville Junior High in Hallsville, Texas. Overall, SSMS received a 2nd place Sweepstakes trophy despite the 14 degree temperature that day. Several of our students earned medals and ribbons for earning top spots in individual and team competitions,” said Kathy Wright, SSMS UIL...
Happy Birthday to the Lone Star Flag
On January 25th, 1839, the second Texas Flag was adopted. Our current flag is a much different version than our Texan forefathers saw. Texas’s first flag boasted a blue background with a yellow five-point star in the middle and represented our state for a little over two years, beginning in 1836. The design of our current flag is accredited to Charles B. Stewart of Montgomery County. For years Texans considered the origins of...
