Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered Feb. 9 By Hopkins County Emergency Management
Feb09

Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered Feb. 9 By Hopkins County Emergency Management

Free COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9, 2022, by Hopkins County Emergency Management at 128-A Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. Booster vaccines will also be available at the event. The clinic is for adults, students and children 5 and older. No insurance is required, but a parent or guardian must attend with children. Register in person at the event.

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Marijuana, THC Wax And Pills Found During Traffic Stop
Feb08

Marijuana, THC Wax And Pills Found During Traffic Stop

3 Others Jailed On Controlled substance, Related Charges In Past 2 Days February 8, 2022 – A 40-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was jailed after officers found marijuana, THC wax and pills in her possession, according to arrest reports. At least three others were jailed over the past two days on controlled substance or related charges as well. Como Street Traffic Stop Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro stopped a...

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2022 Saltillo Homecoming Court
Feb08

2022 Saltillo Homecoming Court

Saltillo Homecoming Queen Senior McKenna Gurley, daughter of Blake and Donna Gurley, was escorted by Jordan Metcalf, son of Jeremy and Danyelle Metcalf. Jordan Metcalf and McKenna Gurley The full court included Escort Adrian Don Juan, Freshman Duchess Jordan Cartwright, Escort Colby McCoy, Junior Duchess Julianna Giles,  Escort  Andrew Redburn, Senior Jasmine Gutierrez,  Escort Heston Peeples, Senior Elena...

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OBITUARY – Gay Nell Walls
Feb08

OBITUARY – Gay Nell Walls

February 14, 1929 to February 3, 2022 Gay Nell Walls Gay Nell was born on February 14, 1929, in Miller Grove, Texas, to Claudie D. and Ola Bell (Kinser) Luther. She graduated Miller Grove Highschool in 1946 and she married Willie Walls in 1965. She loved living life to the fullest, traveling and dining, always on the go. Her life was an adventure. She was a trick rider and barrel racer in the rodeo, she worked as a nurse (even...

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Harrison Files Candidacy For Place 4 On May 7 Sulphur Springs City Council Election Ballot
Feb08

Harrison Files Candidacy For Place 4 On May 7 Sulphur Springs City Council Election Ballot

Tommy Wayne Harrison filed an application Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, 2022 for a place on the May 7 Sulphur Springs City Council Election ballot. Harrison, a retired resident, is seeking election Place 4 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Tommy Harrison, Place 4 Candidate, Sulphur Springs City Council So far, Harrison is only the second person who has filed candidacy for the May 7 Election for Places 4 and 5 on the city Council....

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Coronary Calcium Screening Available For Flat Rate
Feb08

Coronary Calcium Screening Available For Flat Rate

Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 7, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, [email protected] In honor of American Heart Month – the month of February – we encourage you to check on your heart! For a flat rate of $75, you can have a...

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Trustees Approve Personnel Policy Change, 4 Staff Changes
Feb08

Trustees Approve Personnel Policy Change, 4 Staff Changes

Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved a personnel policy change and four staff changes during a special called bard meeting Monday. Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees Personnel Changes The school board, following an executive session, accepted one resignation and three new hires for Sulphur Springs High School. Misty Nottingham resigned as the Connections special education aide at SSHS. Sadie Evans was hired to replace...

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Virtual Storm Spotter Training Program Planned Feb. 17 For Hopkins And Rockwall Counties
Feb07

Virtual Storm Spotter Training Program Planned Feb. 17 For Hopkins And Rockwall Counties

News Release – Feb. 7, 2022 The 2022 severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service will be conducting a free, virtual severe weather training class for Hopkins County on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Officially called the SKYWARN Storm Spotter Class, the program will be held in partnership with...

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3 Jailed On Felony Warrants For Offenses Against Others
Feb07

3 Jailed On Felony Warrants For Offenses Against Others

Feb 7, 2022 – Three people were jailed over the weekend on felony warrants for offenses against others, according to arrest and jail reports. Probation Warrant Layton Wes Keller Layton Wes Keller arrived at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office at 4:55 p.m. Feb. 5, 2022, to turn himself in. Deputy Aaron Chaney was notified. Communications confirmed The 21-year-old Sulphur Springs man did indeed have an active warrant for...

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Sulphur Springs ISD Long Range Facilities Planning Committee Recommends Calling For May 7 Bond Election To Address District Needs
Feb07

Sulphur Springs ISD Long Range Facilities Planning Committee Recommends Calling For May 7 Bond Election To Address District Needs

Sulphur Springs ISD’s Long Range Planning Committee Monday afternoon recommended trustees call for a May 7 bond election to begin addressing $93 million worth of needed upgrades, improvements and additions identified during a series of meetings and campus walk-throughs. Dr. Lizzy Johnson of TransCend4, a ground formed to help “Texas school districts that may be struggling to keep their board aligned and projects on track,...

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