May 3 and 4 Designated As County Clean Up Days
April 22, 2024 – The Hopkins County Commissioners Court have designated Friday-Saturday, April 3-4 County Clean Up days. Hopkins County residents may bring larger household items (not commercial) to their county precinct barn to dispose of. Items will be accepted from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday and from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday. No toxic or hazardous materials will be accepted. That means no shingles, no chemicals, no...
Teresa Lynn Coleman
Born November 6, 1973 died April 18, 2024Funeral service for Teresa Lynn Coleman, age 50, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, TX with Ernie Franklin officiating. Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery with Andy Cockrun, Steven Gonzales, Calvin Coleman, Aaron Gonzales, Giovanni Coleman, and Scott Franklin serving as pallbearers. Visitation will...
Second Cup of Coffee with Friends of SSISD Co Chair Wes Cooper filmed April 19th
April 21, 2024 – Below is the link to the latest episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. In this segment, from Friday, April 19, 2024, John Mark sat down with “Friends of Sulphur Springs ISD” Co Chairman Wes Cooper. The two discuss Wes Cooper’s family and career, the current conditions of facilities throughout the Sulphur Springs Independent School District, the School Bond election, and more....
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn April 24th
April 21, 2024 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites members and nonmembers who want to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and meet with us from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. This month during “Lunch & Learn”, longtime HCGS and DAR (The Captain David...
Swamp White Oak for a Replacement Tree From Master Gardener David Wall
April 21, 2024 – Weeping willows are often considered to be beautiful trees and are usually associated with water, such as a creek, river, or pond. Outside of a large location, however, they quickly become overcrowded and a nuisance. When planted near homes, they often invade water pipes and sewer systems. Their drooping limbs with leaves can shade out desired lawn grasses. They have a short life span and as they age, limbs...
Sulphur Springs City Wide Spring Clean Up Planned for April 22nd Thru 27th
April 19, 2024 – The Annual Sulphur Springs City-Wide Spring Clean-Up is planned for Monday, April 22, 2024, thru Saturday, April 27, 2024. City residents may carry large items to discard from 7:00am to 7:00pm to the Sulphur Springs City Collection site. To verify the individual arriving with trash is a resident, living within the city of Sulphur Springs, those bringing large items to dispose of will be asked to show proof of...
Paris District Road Report for week of April 22, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 22, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Get Ready to Early Vote for SSISD Bond
April 19, 2024 – Early voting for the $157 million bond for SSISD starts Monday, April 22, 2024 and continues through Tuesday, April 28, 2024. Election day for the bond is May 4, 2024. All voting for the SSISD bond election is conducted at the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Administration Building located at 631 Connally Street in Sulphur Springs. The bond will provide two new elementary school campuses as well as...
Calling All Members of the Class of 1974
SSISD Class of 1974 If you went to school with us in Elementary, Junior High and High School, let’s get together! Even if you didn’t graduate from the Sulphur Springs ISD, COME ANYWAY! We miss you! Please let us know that you will join us by by May 1! MAIN EVENT: The Venue at two nineteen (219 Main St) on May 18 starting at 7pm and goes till the last one falls asleep. There will be adult beverages, soft drinks and light hors...
Sandra Kay Phillips
Funeral Service for Sandra Kay Phillips, age 77, of Sulphur Springs will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Lewis officiating. Payton Hammons, Ryan Hammons, Ben Brown, Adam Peckham, Tim Sink and Brian Bell will be serving as pallbearers. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service and interment will follow the service at Rock Hill Cemetery in Yantis, TX. Sandra was...
