Trading Post for August 29, 2022
For Sale: a Polara Sportsman 500 four wheeler. “In great shape.” Asking $4,500.00 for it. Also for sale, four Michelin tires. Size 2 55/55-20. Asking $100.00 for them. And, a 350 gallon portable septic tank. Asking $150.00 for it. If interested in any of these items, or for more info., please call 903-348-5820… Children’s bikes: Girl’s 20″ Huffy Sea Star bike, blue with silver streamers on handle...
Flag Flying Parade Planned For Sept. 11
A “Flag Flying Parade” is planned for Sept. 11, 2022, in Sulphur Springs by a local group called Freedom Flyers. All are encouraged to show their patriotism by turning out along a designated parade route with flags starting at 4 p.m., with a flag parade slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, according to Mark Maddox, president for the local group. “My goal is just for us to roll, have a good time, putting a...
Lady Cats Volleyball Wraps Up Tournament Play
Coach Bailey Dorner’s volleyball team wrapped up tournament play Saturday after finishing participation in the Edgewood tournament. The Lady Cats went 1-3 against stiff competition, never relenting in contests that might have been blow-away losses, instead fighting back to give their opponents all they had. Volleyball played in two contests Thursday, against Wills Point and Brownsboro. “We lost two really close games...
Meal A Day Menu – Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 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 Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2022 includes: Monday – Chicken Parmesan On a bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Pinto Beans and Brussels Sprouts.Wednesday – Cheesy...
Open House Was Held at the Sulphur Springs Paris Junior College Campus
OPEN HOUSE Cason Cowden attended open house at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus with his mom, Stephanie, center, and collected the robotic car and equipment he used when he participated in the recent robotics camp held at the campus. Helping him gather up his equipment was office manager Dana Smock, right. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Cason and Stephanie Cowden Open House
Wildcats Football Opens Season With Solid 21-6 Win Over Jacksonville
Friday, Aug. 26 saw Sulphur Springs pick up a dominant 21-6 win over Jacksonville at home to begin their season. The Wildcats played with confidence in their season-opening win. The defense got off the field early several times, forced a crucial three-and-out to set up a potential last-minute scoring drive to end the first half, and the offense stayed consistent enough to not only score points, but in turn also giving their defense...
Paris District Road Report for Aug. 29, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Aug. 29, 2022. 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...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, CMF-SS Free Mammogram Clinic is Filling Up
Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation (HCHCF) and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs (CMF-SS) are partnering to offer a free mammogram clinic for uninsured women in Hopkins County over the age of 40. Women have been calling since before the clinic was announced to make their appointments for what has become an annual community offering. Maleta Reynolds (L), incoming chair of the...
Hopkins County Hospital District Board Recommends Lower Tax Rate, Reviews Finances
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors in their regular meeting Thursday evening recommended a tax rate for the 2022-2023 tax year that is roughly 2.5 cents less than the current tax rate and reviewed finances. Proposed Tax Rate The hospital district’s tax rate was 25-cents for several years. The tax rate decreased to 22-cents per $100 property valuation. The most it could be without having to have voter approval...
Trading Post for August 26, 2022
Lots of Yellow squash $1 each; red & green bell peppers 2/$1; zucchini, cantaloupes, Israel melons priced by size; a few hot peppers $1 per 1/2 lb; frozen blueberries $5/lb. All from our family farm east of Sulphur Springs; No herbicides or pesticides used. Please call 903-945-2986 for details. Full blooded Great Pyrenees, 10 weeks old. Have had their first round of shots, been dewormed. Ready for a new home, and share a video of...
