SSISD To Consider Teacher Pay Scale At Special Meeting
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees have called another special meeting for Monday, July 1, marking the second special meeting in a week. The first part of the meeting is scheduled to be very similar to that held at noon Wednesday, June 26; trustees are slated to enter into executive session upon calling the meeting to order in order to discuss personnel matters. Trustees have held five extra meetings since...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 19-25, 2019
June 19th Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Quitman, at approximately 5:39 a.m., in reference to a traffic hazard. Deputies located the traffic hazard and cleared the roadway. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:18 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and they were separated. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2444 near Mineola, at approximately 12:33 p.m.,...
Wildcats Football Schedule for This Fall
For those in need of a little football news in late June, here is an early look at the Sulphur Springs Wildcats’ football schedule for this fall. Basically it is exactly the same as last year except home and visiting teams are reversed this year. Once again the Wildcats will have only one scrimmage since they had spring football practice this past spring. The Wildcats will scrimmage Liberty-Eylau on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m....
SSISD Board Approves Two New SSMS Coaches At Special Meeting Wednesday
Sulphur Springs Wildcats The Sulphur Springs school board approved two more coaching hires for Wildcats Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens at a special meeting Wednesday, June 26. Both of these new coaches will be at Sulphur Springs Middle School. One of the coaches, Easton Silman, is a former Wildcats’ football and baseball player. Silman, son of Wildcats Football and Baseball Assistant Coach Bruce Silman, will be...
Cyber Tips Regarding Online Solicitation of Minors For Photos Leads to Sulphur Springs Man’s Arrest
Jose Alberto Lopez Tips made to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a Sulphur Springs resident soliciting minors online for photographs lead Hopkins County Sheriff’s investigators to a 21-year-old Sulphur Springs resident and a minor he allegedly admitted to being in a sexual relationship with.HCSO Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford and Investigator Wade Sheets reported receiving numerous cyber tips...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Holding Girlfriend At Gunpoint
Justin Arley Bryant A Sulphur Springs man, 19, was taken into custody at Buford Park Thursday evening after he allegedly held a woman at gunpoint when she attempted to end their relationship.Sulphur Springs police were reportedly dispatched at 7:28 p.m. June 27 to Buford Park, where a female was allegedly being held by a man at gunpoint. Upon arrival at the park, officers reportedly located the female and the suspect, identified in...
Mid-Summer Update on Local Student Activities
Summer School for students in K-5th grade is going on at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School campus. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am til 2 pm through July 25. The summer classes focus on reading skills. Students also work with skilled classroom teachers in math and science and they also participate in PE and Library time. This is the first year for students enrolled in the Dual Language Two-Way program. About...
Bill Bassham, Sr.
Graveside service for Bill Bassham, Sr., age 85, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 A.M Monday, July 1, 2019 at Nelta Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Morgan officiating. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Parris, David Gulley, Jimmy Price, Danny Argenbright, Ricky Godbolt, David Reagan, and Tony Tanton. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Gentry, Red Fuller, Charlie “Red” Smith, Wayne Moore, Lanny Moore, Ricky Godwin, and Jimmy Beck....
Plan to Attend the Huge Independence Concert and Fireworks on Celebration Plaza Saturday June 29, 8pm
An even bigger and better fireworks display is in store for everyone Your special invitation to attend is from Bank President Tom Sellers of Alliance Bank, Paul Harvey, CEO of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, Mickey McKenzie, President of Grocery Supply Inc and the Board of Directors of the Northeast Texas Symphony League. Bring your family and neighbors, and your lawn chairs, and don’t miss the most dazzling heart-stirring...
