Wildcats Basketball Team Opens the Regular Season Against Decatur Saturday in the Cowtown Showdown
After two scrimmages against four teams, the Wildcats Basketball Team, ranked #5 in Class 5A, will open the 2019-2020 season Saturday (November 16) at 11 a.m. against Decatur, ranked #7 in Class 4A, in the Cowtown Showdown at North Crowley. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta indicates the Decatur Eagles will present a good challenge for the Wildcats. Last year’s Wildcats had a 29-9 season record. They were district...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Drops Close Game With Aubrey Friday at Bells Tournament
The Lady Cats Basketball Team lost a close game Friday (November 15) in the Silver Bracket of the Bells Invitational Tournament to Aubrey, 39-35. The game was tied 30-30 with just less than five minutes left to play. The Lady Chaps hit some key free throws down the stretch to eke out the win. The game was closely called with numerous fouls called on both teams. Despite missing some court time due to foul trouble, freshman Kenzie...
PJC President and Staff Receive Texas Pathways Award in San Antonio
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Public Information Services PJC wins top award from Texas Success Center Staff and faculty at Paris Junior College was surprised and elated to receive the Texas Pathways 2019 Excellence in Implementation and Scaling award from the Texas Success Center for the institution’s work in improving student success. This was the top award presented by the Texas Success Center, out of 50 community colleges, at...
Sulphur Springs Public Library Gets New Sign
Notice the beautiful new rock sign on the corner at the Sulphur Springs Public Library when you’re on North Davis Street. The lighted sign just beneath the flagpole brings attention to the location of our public library as well as the location of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library housed inside. Librarian Hope Cain stated that the Friends of the Library Foundation paid for the sign construction, and that it was...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Nationally Recognized With ‘A’ For Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Friday was awarded an ‘A’ in Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs’ achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization driven by employers and...
CNB Plans Silent Auction, Unveils 2020 Calendar with Photography by Leesa Toliver on November 19
City National Bank invites you to join us at our Main Bank Lobby on Tuesday, November 19th from 2-4pm for a reception! We will be unveiling our 2020 Calendar featuring 13 regional photographs taken by local photographer, Leesa Toliver. Mounted prints of these photos will be available for bid and purchase through a silent auction. Catch a sneak peek of one of the gorgeous photos below! Proceeds for these amazing prints will go to the...
Jack Dunavin
A private memorial Service for family and friends for Jack Dunavin, age 67, of Yantis, will be held at a later date. Jack passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at his residence. Jack was born March 20, 1952 to Merritt Dunavin and Louise (Burnett) Dunavin in Sulphur Springs. Jack served in the United States Marine Corp. and was an iron worker and welder. Jack was a fun-loving guy that enjoyed life to the fullest. He always had a...
3 In Custody After Bond Revoked, 1 Jailed for Violating Bond Conditions
Three Sulphur Springs residents were jailed Thursday after having their bond revoked on a felony charge each. A Dallas man was also taken into custody in district court for violating the conditions of his bond, according to arrest reports. Summer Dawn Brooks Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Turrentine took Summer Dawn Brooks, 19, of Sulphur Springs into custody at 3:58 p.m. Nov. 14, on an order from 8th Judicial District Judge...
Meet Family Nurse Practitioner Nikki Collins Now at CHRISTUS Clinic
Nikki Neal Collins decided to go into the nursing profession right out of high school, and got her first job in the office of a medical clinic while in college. She spent several years in the Metroplex area completing her studies and becoming an RN, and she was soon began her career as a registered nurse. She worked in a variety of settings, from labor and delivery to other more specialized practices, and through this period, she...
