Tuesday Special Election Polling Places
January 29, 2024 – The District 2 Special Runoff Election will be held Tuesday January 30th, 2024. Polling locations will be in familiar places across Hopkins County. Registered voters can vote at ANY location. Bring your approved ID. Here is the list. Precinct 1 Lutheran Church | 1000 Texas Street | Sulphur Springs, TX | (Front Foyer) Precinct 2A H.W. Grays Building Community Center | 413 Beckham Street | Sulphur Springs, TX [...
Sample Ballot for Tuesday Looks Easy Enough
January 29, 2024 – The sample ballot for the Special Runoff Election House District 2 looks simple enough. With only two candidates running for one seat it will probably take longer to find a place to park and find your id than to make your choice. But dont let then keep you from voting. Every election is important. Consider this: Voting gives the ability for people to express their opinions about the government. The power lies...
The American Rodeo Will Stop at Globe Life Field
THE AMERICAN RODEO ANNOUNCES RETURN TO GLOBE LIFE FIELD IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS, MARCH 8 – 9, 2024 WITH NEW THREE-YEAR VENUE PARTNERSHIP Hey rodeo fans! Teton Ridge announced that The American Western Weekend is returning to Globe Life Field March 8-9, 2024. The action-packed weekend will include The American Performance Horseman and The American Rodeo. You won’t want to miss some of the best in entertainment and western sports! Friday...
SSISD School Board Election for May 4, 2024
School Board Election will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 Two at-large positions currently held by Jason Dietze and Kerry Wright will be up for election. If you are considering running for the board… Click here for the official application Eligibility QualificationsPolicy BBA(LEGAL) Application Process Candidates must complete an application and Form CTA (Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer) Candidate filing period to file...
Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Jan. 25, 2024 – Texas renters are under more pressure from the state’s high housing costs than ever, according to a Harvard University study released Thursday. More than half of the state’s 4.2 million renter households spend too much of their income on keeping a roof over their heads and the lights on, a report from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies shows. Some 51% of Texas renters...
Winnsboro Animal Shelter is Recruiting
January 25, 2024 – If you have ever considered volunteering at an Animal Shelter, Winnsboro has an opportunity for you.
Big Shot Bingo
January 23, 2024 – Tomorrow, Springs Health and Rehab is starting back our Big Shot Bingo. It will be a free bingo for all senior citizens. Come join in on a game of bingo (and snacks) starting at 2:00 p.m. Tomorrow’s Big Shot caller will be Sheriff Lewis Tatum. For questions contact: Stacey WetzelBusiness Development SpecialistSulphur Springs Health and RehabilitationCell...
Sulphur Springs Misses the Wintry Mix
January 22, 2024 – Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County seem to have missed the chance for the dreaded wintery mix. No reports of icy road conditions could be found. There were a few reports of minor ice and snow to our north in Paris, TX. Those isolated spots were expected to melt before the bulk of morning traffic begins. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature hovered around the freezing mark most of the...
First United Methodist Church Invites You to a Lunch and Learn Event
You might say, it’s a board game with a purpose: to get a discussion going that could greatly impact our community. Rev. Peter McNabb, Senior Pastor of FUMC invites everyone to RSVP for an important learning experience coming this February . Sulphur Springs is an amazing place to live and raise a family. One of the most pressing challenges in our community is seeing the needs of our neighbors. Oftentimes we look at statistics...
Fried Cabbage for 130 People
This is a Meal-A-Day Recipe Heat two large deep pans on medium. Add approximately 1 cup olive oil and a gallon bag of frozen chopped onions to each pan. Cover. Break up frozen onions with large spatula, do not allow onions to burn. Once onions have defrosted and begin to cook, add roughly chopped bacon and/or other meat. Cook meat and onions for 10 – 15 minutes. The onions should began breaking down. Allow water/steam to escape...
