March 16 Chamber Connection – Business After Hours, Marketing Strategy Session Coming Up
Mar16

March 16 Chamber Connection – Business After Hours, Marketing Strategy Session Coming Up

By Butch Burney, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Spots are filling up for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. Chamber Golf Tournament flyer The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy.There are two tee times: 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The morning group is limited to 18 teams, while the afternoon...

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Ladies Age 60 And Older Sought To Complete in the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant
Mar16

Ladies Age 60 And Older Sought To Complete in the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant

Ladies age 60 and older are being sought for participation in the 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant Saturday evening, June 4, 2022, at the Civic Center. (Left) Pageant Director Karon Weatherman, Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic 2021 and Ms. Hopkins County Senor Classic Wilma Thompson and Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic 2019 Vender Wright. “It is a fun and memorable evening. You will make new friends and have the...

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Boil Water Notice Issued March 15 For Shady Grove #2 WSC
Mar16

Boil Water Notice Issued March 15 For Shady Grove #2 WSC

Hopkins County, Texas – Due to reduced pressure and a water leak, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required Shady Grove #2 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these...

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Native Grasses, Forbs Can Help Cattle Producers, Rural Landowners Reduce Operational Costs
Mar15

Native Grasses, Forbs Can Help Cattle Producers, Rural Landowners Reduce Operational Costs

Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Office, Hopkins County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, [email protected] Many cattle producers and other rural landowners are looking for ways to reduce the amount of money and labor invested in their operations. It can be costly to grow bermudagrass because it requires regular fertilization to produce high quality forage and hay. Many warm-season...

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Helping Ukraine: CHRISTUS Is Accepting Donations To Assist In Kharkiv, Ukraine
Mar14

Helping Ukraine: CHRISTUS Is Accepting Donations To Assist In Kharkiv, Ukraine

Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 14, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro| Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of Kharkiv (a...

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Commissioners Court To Consider Closing Portion Of CR 4746, Setting Clean Up Days
Mar13

Commissioners Court To Consider Closing Portion Of CR 4746, Setting Clean Up Days

Hopkins County Commissioner Court is set to consider closing a portion of CR 4746, setting the county clean up days and two plat requests during the regular court session Monday, March 14, 2022. Submitted for court approval at the meeting are an application and a petition to close and abandon a portion of County Road 4746. Hopkins County Courthouse The Commissioners Court have been asked to consider a preliminary plat for Oak Grove...

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Sulphur Springs ISD Launches Bond Website With Information On $93 Million Bond Election
Mar11

Sulphur Springs ISD Launches Bond Website With Information On $93 Million Bond Election

Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent, in a letter Friday to the citizens of Sulphur Springs ISD, not only gave a basic rundown of the $93 million school bond election being held May 7, but to encourage voters to visit the bond website set up specifically to provide information about the proposed bond. SSISD Superintendent Michael Lamb Voters can visit SulphurSpringsISDBond.com which not only gives a brief outline of the planned use for...

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Grand Opening Of Fitness Court In Pacific Park Will Be March 25
Mar10

Grand Opening Of Fitness Court In Pacific Park Will Be March 25

The official grand opening of the newest quality of life addition at Pacific Park, a sleek, modern outdoor Fitness Court® with a supporting mobile app, has officially been rescheduled for March 25. The City of Sulphur Springs had planned to hold the opening on Friday, March 11, but due to predictions of cold and rain, city officials made the decision to postpone the unveiling. After confirming with all partners involved, the grand...

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POSTPONED: Official Unveiling Of New Attraction In Pacific Park Is Postponed
Mar10

POSTPONED: Official Unveiling Of New Attraction In Pacific Park Is Postponed

The unveiling of the newest quality of life addition at Pacific Park, a sleek, modern outdoor Fitness Court® with a supporting mobile app, has been postponed. The City of Sulphur Springs had planned to hold the opening on Friday, March 11, but due to predictions of potential snow and other wintery weather city officials made the decision to postpone the unveiling. City officials are potentially looking at Friday morning, March 25, as...

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WC Kicks Off Summer Earn & Learn Program, Connecting Students With Disabilities To Meaningful Employment
Mar09

WC Kicks Off Summer Earn & Learn Program, Connecting Students With Disabilities To Meaningful Employment

March 9, 2022 TWC News Release AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announces the kickoff of this year’s Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) program for students with disabilities aged 14-22. Through work-based learning, youth earn a paycheck while learning new skills and gaining professional experience. Employers participating in SEAL benefit from the addition of engaged and enthusiastic team members. SEAL, a partnership...

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