Alliance Bank in Sulphur Springs
From a Nurse Aide Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
Jul11

From a Nurse Aide Class at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus

PRACTICING Students in the nurse aide class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus are practicing clinical skills in lab exercises. Above Jadyn Carter, left, works on the hands of fellow student Emma Doolittle.  Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs clinicals

Read More
Freda Mae’s Bridge Day at Northeast Texas Children’s Museum Approaches
Jul11

Freda Mae’s Bridge Day at Northeast Texas Children’s Museum Approaches

100 Maple Street,  Commerce, Texas 75428 . Telephone: (903) 886-6055 P R E S S   R E L E A S E F O R   I M M E D I A T E   R E L E A S E  Freda Mae’s Bridge Day  at Northeast Texas Children’s Museum  . (July 7, 2022 Commerce, Texas)   One of the most anticipated adult activities at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is Freda Mae’s Bridge Day to be held on Monday,...

Read More
90-Day Burn Ban Issued For Hopkins County
Jul11

90-Day Burn Ban Issued For Hopkins County

No Outdoor Burning — Not Even In Covered Barrel — Allowed At This Time Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, at the request of Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley, issued a burn ban for Hopkins County. The ban is effective as of today, July 11, 2022, and will remain in effect for 90 days, unless Texas Forest Service or the county judge and fire marshal determine drought conditions no loner exist. Hopkins County Fire...

Read More
Meal A Day Menu – July 11-15, 2022
Jul10

Meal A Day Menu – July 11-15, 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 July 11-15, 2022 includes: Monday – Chicken Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Sticks.Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken On A Bed of Rice, Egg Rolls and Oriental Vegetables.Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and...

Read More
Paris District Road Report for July 11, 2022
Jul10

Paris District Road Report for July 11, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 11, 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...

Read More
TxDOT Seeks Public Input on State’s 10-Year Transportation Plan
Jul08

TxDOT Seeks Public Input on State’s 10-Year Transportation Plan

Public invited to comment on transportation projectsNEWS RELEASE [email protected](512) 463-8700 July 8, 2022 AUSTIN – TxDOT is seeking public input on the draft 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), the state’s 10-year transportation plan. The UTP guides the development of projects around Texas to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways for Texas drivers. In addition to highway projects,...

Read More
Looking For Something To Do? Opportunities Abound With Texas AgriLife Extension
Jul07

Looking For Something To Do? Opportunities Abound With Texas AgriLife Extension

Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent for Hopkins County, [email protected] A local news agency has stopped asking if Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has anything going on, and now asks, “What’s coming up next?” They know we always have an opportunity for involvement – seminars, workshops, community events, etc. So with that being said, I wanted to provide a list of...

Read More
City Budget, Master Fees Schedule Ordinances And 2022 SIP Contract Amended
Jul07

City Budget, Master Fees Schedule Ordinances And 2022 SIP Contract Amended

Inflation has skyrocketed over the last year, increasing costs of pretty much everything, forcing many individuals, groups and businesses to cut back or find other ways to make up the difference in their budgets. The City of Sulphur Springs is no exception. To more accurately reflect the record inflation levels and changes from projected revenues and expenses, Sulphur Springs City Council approved Ordinances adjusting the city budget...

Read More
Trading Post for July 7, 2022
Jul07

Trading Post for July 7, 2022

Blueberries picked daily on our family farm east of Sulphur Springs, $5/lb. Cucumber 3/$1. No herbicides or pesticides used. Also have a tub of white-lavender violets and 2 chili pepper plants in starter pots, $2 each. Please call 903-945-2986 for details. Lab mix pups about 3 months old, need forever homes, beige, black, black and white mix 903-945-2653 or 920-426-0020 text. cleaning out storage to make room for some new stuff, i...

Read More
Zoning Request For Truck Stop North Of I-30 Main Discussion At July 5 City Council Meeting
Jul06

Zoning Request For Truck Stop North Of I-30 Main Discussion At July 5 City Council Meeting

Discussion regarding Libba Land LTD’s request to rezone property north of Interstate 30 light commercial was the main focus of Tuesday evening’s Sulphur Springs City Council meeting. Three individuals and two couples who live near the property asked the City Council to consider denying the request, while City Council members sought clarity regarding the proposed development. Sulphur Springs Assistant City Manager/Community...

Read More