The Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Meeting Will Feature a Talk by 1965 SSHS Graduate John Pearce
You don’t want to miss this one ! John Pearce is a 1965 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School, where he was honored as a football player on the Wildcat Wall of Honor in 1996. He attended A&M University on a football scholarship before transferring to and completing his playing career at East Texas State University in 1968. He went on to coach high school football until he began to serve as head football coach at Stephen F....
SSHS Athletics Prepare to Induct Three into Wall of Honor
Three former Sulphur Springs High School athletic greats will be inducted into the Wildcat Hall of Honor during a pre-game reception and on-field presentation before the Sept. 15 football game. All-State offensive lineman Mason Y’Barbo, Division I athlete Fred McGill and tennis state qualifier Betty Sue Chubb Gooch have earned recognition in the Hall of Honor A reception will be held in their honor beginning at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Sept....
Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Criminal Justice
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Welch, Nate Sprinkle, and Sydney Zuiker to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. Additionally, he named Eric Nichols as chair. The Board provides confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the state’s convicted felons. Bill Welch of Austin is a retired United States Air Force Brigadier General and Austin-area businessman. He has...
Harry Lawrence
Funeral service for Harry Ray Lawrence, age 73, of Brashear will be held at 1:00 P.M on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Victor Hernandez officiating. Rosary will be held from 1:00 to 3:00, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston. Mr. Lawrence passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab, with his...
TAMUC Awards Gala Recognizes 10 Outstanding Alumni
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Alumni Association hosted the 2023 Alumni Awards Gala on Saturday, April 29 to honor the university’s new Gold Blazers and Distinguished Alumni. The Event was held in the Sam Rayburn Student Center on the university campus. In his welcome address, President Mark Rudin emphasized that successful alumni are a reflection of a university’s quality. “There is a train of thought that says a...
The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Is Back With A New Category- GASP!
AUSTIN— This summer, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine kicks off its fourth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). Participants can choose from 35 locations in seven regions for chances to win prizes from Buc-ee’s, Whole Earth Provisions Co., the Texas Historical Commission and more. Participants must travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take selfies and post them with the hashtag #GOSH2023. This...
Chamber Connection – May 24, 2023
If it’s May, it means that it’s just the right time to start thinking about stew! While the 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival is still five months away, the annual logo contest is underway. The theme for this year is Bowl Games, a take-off on college football bowl games along with stew bowls. The Chamber is accepting logo submissions through 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 6. You can submit a logo on the Chamber website,...
26 Graduates Ranked In Top 10% of SSHS Senior Class of 2023 Recognized at Honors Breakfast
The top 10% of Sulphur Springs High School Senior Class of 2023 was recognized Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023, at a special honors breakfast at 7 A.M. at Hopkins County Civic Center. The invocation was given before the breakfast prepared by the SSHS Culinary Arts Department, served by SSHS staff. Former Superintendent Michael Lamb offered thanks to Alliance Bank, long time sponsor of the event which has become a...
Clyde “Nick” Nichols
Memorial services for Clyde “Nick” Nichols of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at League Street Church of Christ with Jerry Savage and Buddy Wiggins officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Nichols passed to his Lord on April 16, 2023, at Christus Mother Frances – Tyler. Nick was born on January 20, 1936, in Dallas, Texas to Clyde R....
Four Teams in Action Tuesday
Tuesday, Mar. 14 is a busy one for Sulphur Springs, as four teams are in action. Starting off with Wildcats Soccer, hosting Senior Night on Tuesday, Mar. 14. at Gerald Prim Stadium. Coach Alexi Upton’s squad hopes to send their season off with a bang, as they play in their final regular season contest. Sulphur Springs is 10-1, tied for first with Paris heading into both squads’ final district contest. A big win over North...
