Chamber Connection – March 9: Golf Tourney, Kids Kingdom Rehab, Marketing Speaker, After Hours Mixer Among Upcoming Activities
Mar09

Chamber Connection – March 9: Golf Tourney, Kids Kingdom Rehab, Marketing Speaker, After Hours Mixer Among Upcoming Activities

By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected] Get your registration in now for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. Last year, we had 35 teams participate in the fun day of golfing, and we hope to have more this year. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the...

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4 SSHS Chapter Members Advance To National BPA Meet, 4 Named As Alternates
Mar09

4 SSHS Chapter Members Advance To National BPA Meet, 4 Named As Alternates

Eight members of the Sulphur Springs High School Business Professionals of America Chapter are advancing to the BPA National Leadership Conference in Dallas on May 4-8, 2022. Sulphur Springs High School BPA Chapter members attending the state BPA conference included: (front, left) Chapter President Emily Atkinson, Kenzie Posey, Vice President Jacob Semler, Gavin Schroeder, Ashland Hooten; (second  row) Peyton Willis, Jaci...

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Sulphur Springs ISD 2022-2023 School Calendar Approved On 6-1 Vote
Mar09

Sulphur Springs ISD 2022-2023 School Calendar Approved On 6-1 Vote

The Sulphur Springs ISD 2022-2023 school calendar was approved this week on a 6-1 vote of the school board, with trustee John Prickette citing a need for more classroom instructional days when voting against the calendar as proposed. The calendar is very similar to the 2021-2022 school instructional calendar, with one noted exception. Staff preparation and work days will be on Mondays instead of Fridays, according to Sulphur Springs...

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Date Nights & Annoying Quirks
Mar09

Date Nights & Annoying Quirks

By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Johanna Hicks  If you have kept up with my columns, you know that I am an advocate for strong marriages. Strong marriages make strong families and strong families make strong communities.  I know there are circumstances that are beyond control, but for the most part, marriages can be enhanced in many...

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3 Jailed On Controlled Substance Charges Following Traffic Stops, 1 Served Related Warrant
Mar08

3 Jailed On Controlled Substance Charges Following Traffic Stops, 1 Served Related Warrant

At least 3 people have been jailed in the last 4 days on controlled substance charges following traffic stops, and another was taken into custody on a controlled substance related warrant, according to police and sheriff’s reports. FM 275 South Arrest Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite reported stopping a Honda Accord at 2:33 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2022, on FM 275 south for a traffic violation. Upon contact...

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Woman Who Allegedly Threw A Cast Iron Pot, Used Belt and Buckle Arrested On Assault Charge
Mar08

Woman Who Allegedly Threw A Cast Iron Pot, Used Belt and Buckle Arrested On Assault Charge

Two Others Also Jailed On Assault Charges Disturbances lead to two misdemeanor assault arrests, while a man turned himself in on a felony assault charge. A Pickton woman allegedly threw a cast iron pot through a window and struck a male with a belt and belt buckle Friday, while a Sulphur Springs man was accused Sunday evening of assaulting the person he’s dating. Jail Commitment A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man at 6 p.m....

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Man Accused Of Forcing His Way Into A Helm Lane Apartment
Mar08

Man Accused Of Forcing His Way Into A Helm Lane Apartment

Troopers caught a 40-year-old Sulphur Springs man inside a residence he was reportedly seen attempting to force his way into. Sulphur Springs dispatchers received a 911 call at 1:26 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2022, from someone reporting the man was attempting to for his way into a Helm Lane apartment. Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to the location. Before they could get there, dispatch was told the man had made entry into the...

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Obituary – David “Rooster” Ennis
Mar08

Obituary – David “Rooster” Ennis

David “Rooster” Ennis A memorial service for David “Rooster” Ennis, age 61, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Jerry Clements officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Ennis passed away on March 8, 2022, at his residence. David was born on December 4, 1960, in Brenham, Texas, to Jessie Lynn and Joyce Faye (Votaw) Ennis. He married Roxanne Joslin...

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SSHS Jury Renders Guilty Verdict in Mock Murder Trial Performed At Courthouse
Mar08

SSHS Jury Renders Guilty Verdict in Mock Murder Trial Performed At Courthouse

A Sulphur Springs High School jury found a defendant guilt during a mock murder trial performed at Hopkins County Courthouse Tuesday morning. The mock trial is an annual event conducted to allow SSHS students to practice in a real courtroom things they’ve learned in class as part of the pretend case. Students are selected to serve as witnesses, court bailiffs, prosecuting and defense attorneys, victims or those connected to...

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American Legion, VFW Hosting March 12 Blood Drive
Mar08

American Legion, VFW Hosting March 12 Blood Drive

American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8560 will host a blood drive in the Carter BloodCare bus in Brookshire’s parking lot May 1, 2021 American Legion Post 66 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560 are hosting the Carter BloodCare bus Saturday in Brookshire’s parking lot, 809 Gilmer St. in Sulphur Springs. The March 12 blood drive will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every donation is appreciated. Donor Eligibility Blood...

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