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Armed Forces Day 2019
May17

Armed Forces Day 2019

A single Hopkins County Marine Corp League Detachment member will post the 2019 Armed Forces Day poster at the foot of the large United States Flag at the center of Celebration Plaza. The poster will be similar to the one posted on Peace Officers Day, minus the wreath. The poster will be on display all day Saturday weather permitting. The MCL will also work with the Hopkins County Military Coalition to present the color at the Branded...

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Local Texas House Representative Bryan Slaton Absent For Two Days of Session Before Holiday
Apr07

Local Texas House Representative Bryan Slaton Absent For Two Days of Session Before Holiday

April 7, 2023 – District 2 House Representative Bryan Slaton was missing from all proceedings in the 88th Texas Legislature both Wednesday and Thursday before the Good Friday holiday in advance of Easter Sunday. All votes for the very busy two days showed Slaton as “Absent – Excused”. His last record of voting came on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 as he voted on several bills presented on that day including one...

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Community Packs Downtown For 2022 Independence Day Celebration
Jul03

Community Packs Downtown For 2022 Independence Day Celebration

Celebration Plaza was packed Saturday night for the 2022 Independence Day Celebration, hosted Saturday, July 2, by Sulphur Springs Symphony League for the 30th year. In fact, families, couples, friends, small groups and individuals lined the sidewalks and parking lots for 2-3 block in all directions around the square with chairs, blankets, snacks, drinks and glow-in-the-dark necklaces and lighted wands for the kids. Northeast Texas...

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About That Blue Alert Monday Night …
Aug17

About That Blue Alert Monday Night …

If you have a cell phone, chances are you too received a loud alert and a “Public Safety Alert” late Monday night for a “Law Enforcement Blue Alert.” Unless you’re plugged into the alert system or in public safety, that probably didn’t mean a lot to you and didn’t give enough information at that time of night to be much help except to alert you that something was going on. Blue Alert issued...

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Memorial Day 2021: Local Veterans, Community Remember Those Who Paid The Ultimate Price For Our Freedoms
May31

Memorial Day 2021: Local Veterans, Community Remember Those Who Paid The Ultimate Price For Our Freedoms

The few trickles of rain that fell Monday morning did not deter Hopkins County veterans and community members gathered on the downtown square Monday morning, May 31, 2021, to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms – military personnel from all branches of service whose lives were lost during any US war. The event began at 9 a.m. with the lowering of the flags from each branch of the military. A prayer for...

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A Special Day – Possibly New Traditions – For SSHS Seniors
May23

A Special Day – Possibly New Traditions – For SSHS Seniors

A formal commencement ceremony is scheduled next Friday evening to officially signal the end of the Sulphur Springs Class of 2021’s high school education. The Sulphur Springs senior class also enjoyed one last chance to hang out together as a class during Senior Shut-Out Friday. However, Sulphur Springs High School spent Thursday celebrating the 12th graders’ successes with honors and awards programs and activities all day...

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2020 Veterans Day Observance In Sulphur Springs
Nov11

2020 Veterans Day Observance In Sulphur Springs

The 2020 Veterans Day observance on Celebration Plaza Wednesday was set to begin at 11:11 a.m. Nov. 11. Veterans Day commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at 11 a.m., the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Veterans Day observance on Celebration Plaza An invocation with a prayer for departed veterans was given. The Pledge...

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U.S. Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff On Patriot Day To Honor Lives Lost On 9/11
Sep10

U.S. Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff On Patriot Day To Honor Lives Lost On 9/11

The President calls for the United States flag to be flown at half-mast Sept. 11. Most Americans can recall exactly what they were doing at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Sept. 11, 2001. As the anniversary approaches, many will take time to remember and honor those who lost their lives that day due to the terrorist attacks. Congress in a joint resolution on Dec. 18, 2001, designated Sept. 11 as “Patriot Day,” a day to...

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Pre-K, Kindergarten Round Up Continues Tuesday At North Hopkins Elementary
Apr29

Pre-K, Kindergarten Round Up Continues Tuesday At North Hopkins Elementary

North Hopkins Elementary Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Round Up kicked off Monday, and will continue from 9 a.m. To noon Tuesday, April 30, in the elementary office for new-to-the-district students. Early registration does not assure your child a spot in prekindergarten. “In order to ensure the safety of the children and the quality of their education we will only be able to accept a certain number,” Kodi Wright stated in a letter...

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7th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run Will Take Place This Saturday, Rain Or Shine
Apr10

7th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run Will Take Place This Saturday, Rain Or Shine

Sgt. Tanner Stone Higgins The 7th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run will take place Saturday morning at Cooper Lake State Park-South Sulphur Unit, rain or shine. “Our military men and women are on dangerous missions and fighting for our freedom no matter what weather conditions they face, so we can tough it out Saturday morning at Cooper Lake. But, I’m praying weekend weather conditions change,” said Patti Stone Sells, mother of...

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