Weekly Senior Center Activities with Meal A Day Menu for the Week of March 3rd
February 28, 2025 – Check out what the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center has in store for the community this week, this month, and upcoming months! This post also includes the Meal A Day Menu for March 3rd, 2025 through March 7th, 2025. Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Event Calendar and Meal A Day for March 3rd through the 7th mardigras March 2025 Sr Center 21st Annual Sulphur Springs 90 Plus...
Paris District Road Report for Week of March 3, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 03, 2025. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
The Saltillo Lions Girls Basketball Team Made it to the State 1A, Division 2 Championship
February 28, 2025 – The Saltillo Lions girls basketball team made it to the state 1A, Division 2 championship game in San Antonio Thursday before losing to Nazareth, 53-31. Saltillo had downed Zavala, 42-29 to make it to the championship game. Saltillo completed the season with a 34-7 record.
Sulphur Springs High School Pole Vaulter Jaicee Masmer Broke Texas High School Record
February 28, 2025 – Sulphur Springs High School pole vaulter Jaicee Masmer broke the Texas high school record, her own SSHS pole vault record, and is now ranked #1 in the United States with a jump of 14 feet 6 1/4 inches! This is the best jump in the nation, so far this year! Jaicee won the state championship last season and has committed to compete at the college level for the University of Louisville. -0- Jaicee Jasmer Photo...
Prepare for Wildfires as Potential Continues
February 28, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas As wildfire potential continues across Texas, prepare and keep prevention top of mind. “Dry conditions will persist into the weekend, continuing this week’s risk for wildfires,” said Jared Karns, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief. “It’s important for Texans to prepare for wildfires, work to prevent them and heed warnings of local officials.” Ninety percent of wildfires are...
New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries to Hold Free Community Wide Meal March 1st
February 28, 2025 – New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries will host their monthly “The Lord’s Supper” free community wide meal March 1, 2025, from 11am to 2pm. The March Menu includes loaded baked potato, and a dessert. The event will be held at 717 East Jefferson St., in Sulphur Springs, Texas. For more information, please call 903-335-7689. New Beginnings Healing and Deliverance Ministries March...
Drinking and Driving Over Spring Break Could Land you in the “DWI Not So Fun House” or Worse
51% of alcohol-related crashes in Texas during the 2023 holiday period involved drivers ages 17–30 February 27, 2025 – AUSTIN – What begins as a fun time with friends over spring break can turn tragic in an instant, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reminding everyone to always get a sober ride. Shocking cell phone video shows the moments before 17-year-old Andrea Elizalde was killed in a crash in the...
Sallie Ann (Strickland) Bridges
Sallie Ann (Strickland) Bridges, age 87 of Mount Pleasant, Texas, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. She lived many years at the Mount Vernon House Assisted Living in Mount Vernon, Texas. Sallie was born in Mount Vernon, Texas, on August 7, 1937, to Sydney Y. Strickland and Arrie M. King Strickland and was the youngest of 9 children. She is survived by her children, Mark (Karen) Bridges and Nina (Steve) Allen, all of Magnolia,...
Billy McQueen
Billy Lynn McQueen, 66, of Sulphur Springs, Texas went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Hope Family Fellowship 434 E. Jefferson St., Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482. Visitations will be from 6:00 – 7:00 pm Monday, March 3, 2025 in Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home in Paris, Texas and from...
Vaccination- How Does it Work? by Mario Villarino
February 27, 2025 – Agriculture during the winter is full of challenges and harsh realities. Hopkins County has traditionally maintained a strong dairy and beef production all year long but the winter is particularly challenging since weather conditions are many times less than ideal for ranching. Also, producers can see the short-commings of the preparations for the winter when disease or mortality occurs. Hay becomes scarce...
