Important Days Worth Making Note of as March Comes to an End
March 18, 2024 – A couple of important days worth making note of as March 2024 comes to an end include the following. Monday, March 25th, 2024, is National Medal of Honor Day, honoring service and sacrifice, established by Congress to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” The first National Medal of Honor Day was celebrated on March 25, 1991. Also worth noting, Friday, March 29th, 2024 is...
Solar Eclipse Safety Tips
March 18, 2024 – The frenzy continues about the upcoming solar eclipse with Sulphur Springs being in the centerline pathway for April 8th. Many are making plans on how to capitalize or avoid the huge crowds of folks that will make their way into Hopkins County to experience the eclipse with a little longer total darkness by being in the centerline. As residents and visitors prepare, “viewing safety” should be a top...
Free Cone Day is Back at Dairy Queen!
For one day only, Tuesday, March 19th, Dairy Queen will be giving away one small plain cone to each customer at local Dairy Queen restaurants. Free Cone Day has become an anticipated annual tradition for DQ restaurants in Texas, symbolizing the arrival of warmer weather and the joy of indulging in delicious frozen treats. This year, DQ restaurants in Texas will share smiles and sweetness with a free small plain cone at participating...
A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey from March 5th guest Dawna Pryor
On the March 5th segment of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor. They talked about the Center’s monthly nail polish party, Saint Patrick’s Day, Easter, and so much more. Please check it out! 90+ Bridges...
A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey Feb 27th guest Hope Cain
On the February 27th segment of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Sulphur Springs Public Library Director Hope Cain. Their conversation covered such topics as the upcoming eclipse, tax returns, Valentine’s Day, and other Sulphur Springs Public Library activities. Check it out! Sulphur Springs Public library Raptors March 13th Sulphur Springs Public library Plant Niche March...
20th Annual 90+ Sulphur Springs Bridges Banquet to be Held April 20th
The 20th Annual 90 Plus Sulphur Springs Bridges Banquet is scheduled to take place Saturday, April 20, 2024. This year’s theme is “Bridging the Gap Between the Ages.” Activities begin at 12:00pm at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Guests will be served a sit-down dinner, enjoy entertainment, and engage in fellowship. To register a Senior please call Dawna Pryor at 903-885-1661 by April 6th. 90+ Bridges...
City of Sulphur Springs Hoping to Resurface 4.5 Miles of Streets Under Street Improvement Plan
March 7, 2024 – During the March city council meeting, Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell revelaed the tentative list of streets designated on the Street Improvement Plan for 2024. Although the list is not yet finalized, more than four and a half miles of city streets are slated for repair or resurfacing around Sulphur Springs. Bid packets will be sent out to contractors on March 15 and those bids will then be opened on...
New Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Ordinance Gains Approval on First Reading
March 7, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs City Council approved on first reading Ordinance 2853 designating a certain area within the City of Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas as a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. This area will be known as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Sulphur Springs, Texas. This zone contains 4,333 acres and is also known as the Old Thermo Mine Area. The intention of the...
Hopkins County Records – February 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 2/19/24 Thru 2/21/24 Coy Johnson to Shante Joseph and Willie Joseph; Tract in the Lot Sixteen Peerless Addition Survey Coy Johnson to David Larragoitiy; Tract in the 6 7 8 & 9 Peerless Addition Survey Jesse D Brown to Jesse D Brown and Sheryl Brown; Tract in the Antonio Lazarin Survey Traci Elaine Brown, C D Shropshire, and Vikki Deann Shropshire to Curt Michael Shropshire; Tract in the M Ballanova...
Hopkins County Records – February 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 2/12/24 Thru 2/14/24 Coy Johnson to Justin Foster; Tract in the Lot 32 Peerless Addition Survey Coy Johnson to Marianna Mata, Mario Mata, and Mario Alexander Mata; Tract in the Lot 19 Peerless Addition Survey Coy Johnson to J Teofilo Mata Lopez and Erika Tapia Sanchez; Tract in the Lot 18 Peerless Addition Survey Debbie Booker, Susan Gatewood, Brenda Loomis, Patricia Lyle, Patricia A Spa Lyle, and...
