Blood Drive In Honor Of Israel Lewis To Be Held April 14 At CHRISTUS parking lot
Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 11, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine Flag of Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of...
New Local Health Authority Takes Office, Reorganization Of Fire Department Announced
A new Local Health Authority took office, reorganization of the county fire department and a shared grant with the city for equipment were announced, consolidated voting for May 24 election and an asset disposal was approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning. Local Health Authority The Commissioners Court at their last meeting recognized Dr. IL Balkcom IV for his 25 years of service to Hopkins County as the Local...
State Board Of Education To Increase Texas History Instruction To Six Grade Levels
AUSTIN, Texas – At its April meeting, the State Board of Education voted to significantly increase instruction in Texas history. The board directed its Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) review work groups to include Texas-specific standards in kindergarten-grade 2, grade 6, and grade 8, and to keep Texas-specific standards as a focus for grade 7. Currently, Texas History is taught in grades 4 and 7; with this significant...
Sulphur Spring Facility Named Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Of The Year
Sulphur Springs Utility Director James Jordan returned from the annual Water Environment Association of Texas conference with a plaque and flag recognizing the City of Sulphur Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility as the Category 2 Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year. “The award is a really big deal for us. I can’t be more appreciative for receiving this award, because, for one, it’s never been...
Leo Ray Matthews
September 6, 1936 ~ April 8, 2022 (age 85) Leo Ray Matthews Leo Ray Matthews, age 85, of Saltillo, Texas went home to be with his Lord Jesus, Friday, April 8, 2022. He was born September 6,1936, in Pine Forest to William E. Matthews and Addie Hokes Matthews. Leo was a faithful member of the Weaver Baptist Church and loved Jesus Christ with all his heart. Funeral services for Leo will be held at noon Monday, April 11, 2022, at Sam B....
Meal A Day Menu – April 11-15, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of April 11-15, 2022 includes: Monday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.Tuesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Pickled Beets and Broccoli.Wednesday – Sour Cream Beef Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Chips and...
RECALL: Ferrero Kinder® Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment, Kinder® Mix Chocolate Treats Basket
Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. of Parsippany, New Jersey on April 7 announced a voluntarily recall of Kinder ® Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder ® Mix Chocolate Treats basket, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected...
Sulphur Springs Man Jail On A Felony Drunk Driving Charge
A 56-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Friday night on a felony dunk driving charge, according to arrest reports. Jerry Wayne Green (HCSO jail photo) A state trooper stopped Jerry Wayne Green at 8:32 p.m. April 8, 2022, on State Highway 19 for a minor traffic infraction. Upon contact, the highway patrol reported seeing an open alcohol container near the center console in the Dodge 3500 and smelled a strong alcohol odor coming...
Renovations Work Begins At Kids Kingdom
A crew from S&S makes repairs at Kids Kingdom Saturday morning, the first step in restoring the children’s playground. S&S begin renovations at Kids Kingdom Saturday, April 9, 2022 The Sulphur Springs Leadership Class has selected to rehab Mary Bonham’s Kids Kingdom in Buford Park. And just like when it was constructed 25 years ago, the community is invited to help Friday and Saturday, April 22-23. Class members and...
Christine Louise Fowler
December 13, 1986 – April 6, 2022 (age 35) Christine Louise Fowler Christine Louise Fowler, age 35, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Tyler. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Christine was born on December 13, 1986, in Sulphur Springs, to Christopher Wayne Chauvin...
