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A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey Feb 27th guest Hope Cain
Mar10

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...

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20th Annual 90+ Sulphur Springs Bridges Banquet to be Held April 20th
Mar08

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...

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City of Sulphur Springs Hoping to Resurface 4.5 Miles of Streets Under Street Improvement Plan
Mar07

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...

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New Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Ordinance Gains Approval on First Reading
Mar07

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...

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Hopkins County Records – February 2024
Mar03

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...

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Hopkins County Records – February 2024
Feb25

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...

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IRS Warns of Email Scams During Tax Season
Feb22

IRS Warns of Email Scams During Tax Season

February 22, 2024 – As the official start of tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing a crucial warning about scams that could potentially cost taxpayers hundreds of dollars.  The latest scam to be aware of involves an email that appears to be from the IRS and features the agency’s logo. This deceptive email talks about the “Third round of economic impact payments,” stating it...

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Sample Ballots For March 5th Primary
Feb20

Sample Ballots For March 5th Primary

February 20, 2024 – Democrats and Republicans can cast their votes to narrow down their choice of candidates to appear on an upcoming November general election during the March 5th Primary. Republicans will also get to answer some questions on immigration, border security, and property taxes, although the outcomes of those votes are not binding. You can see a copy of each of the March 5th Primary ballots by clicking on the links...

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It’s Time to Vote, AGAIN in Hopkins County
Feb20

It’s Time to Vote, AGAIN in Hopkins County

February 20, 2024 – Early voting for the March 5th primary is underway in Hopkins County, not only for local offices, but for state-wide and presidential as well. Registered Republicans will have the larger ballot as they will consider 22 offices and 13 non-binding ballot propostions. On the Democratic side, 13 offices will be considered with zero ballot propostions. Many of the Republican elections will decide who will hold...

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Big Changes Going on at CANHelp in Sulphur Springs
Feb20

Big Changes Going on at CANHelp in Sulphur Springs

February 20, 2024 – If you are like me, you stop by CANHelp in Sulphur Springs at least once a week. It’s part of my routine. I find treasures, and I help people in Hopkins County at the same time. Win-Win. You have probably noticed some big changes to the CANHelp building this month. The new donation drive through has been added. A new building has been added to improve the donation process. It provides the benefit of a...

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