Lady Cats Basketball Goes 0-2 in Glen Rose Tournament
The Lady Cats basketball team could not put it together in Glen Rose, going 0-2 in the tournament over Thursday and Friday. Sulphur Springs ended up on the wrong end of a rout but did manage to make a tough come-back on Friday, only to ultimately fall short. Coach Erica Delley’s squad got to business late Thursday when they took on Amarillo’s Caprock High School in Glen Rose. The Lady Cats lost a tough one, 61-18. The women’s...
Wildcats Football Head Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens Retiring
Wildcats football head coach and athletic director of SSISD Greg Owens is retiring from both positions. The coach confirmed the news over text on Friday, Dec. 3. Coach Owens had a decade of sustained success during his time in Sulphur Springs. Over 16 seasons, the coach’s teams made 12 playoff trips, including in 2008 when his squad won the city their first state championship when they beat Dayton in the 4A Division-II title...
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel Meet Dec. 14 at The Roc
Program presented by Johanna Hicks Johanna will put us in the holiday spirit when she shares her inspirational program, “Cookies of Life.” While contemplating life and friendships, Johanna realized that some of the same characteristics apply to cookie ingredients and to life. We can all learn from chocolate chip cookies! Johanna will bring homemade chocolate chip cookies to share. We...
Both Basketball Teams in Day Two of Tournament Play
The men’s basketball team suffered their first loss on the season yesterday, Dec. 2 in the Mansfield tournament. They dropped their first game in a close one to Atascocita, 66-61. Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad did rebound after the loss to the Eagles by drubbing Arlington’s Seguin HS 77-55 to go 1-1 in their first day of the Mansfield tourney on Thursday, Dec. 2. The win and loss in day one of tournament play brings the...
EEA Christmas Party is a Community Youth Benefit December 12 at Grays Building in Pacific Park from 4-7pm
SAVE THE DATE!! Bring your children to our YOUTH FREE CHRISTMAS PARTY ️Games️ Arts & Crafts️ Free Food/ Drinks️ Toys and much more fun! All donations are welcomed! Thanks in advance for those who have reached out to donate. As a nonprofit organization we rely on the community members for support. Thanks to those who have CONTINUED to support the activities hosted for the youth. ️ It’s always been about the...
Come & Go Reception Planned For Long-Time City Attorney Jim McLeroy, Who is Retiring
A celebration will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, for Jim McLeroy, who is retiring this month from the City of Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs City Attorney Jim McLeroy The long time city attorney earlier this year let city officials know his plans to retire at the end of 2021. McLeroy has been working for about 6 months with local attorney Nate Smith, who last month was was officially approved by City Council to take over the...
Cumby Junior High OAP Finishes Second, 6 Students Earn Recognition At District Contest
The Cumby Junior High OAP cast and crew came home from the UIL District 15-AA Junior High One-Act Play competition held Thursday, Dec. 2 in Van ISD, with 7 awards. Cumby Junior High OAP students receiving All Star Cast, Honorable Mention and Outstanding Technician recognition The Cumby Junior High OAP students did an “amazing job” during their 1:30 p.m. performance, and received a 2nd Place plaque for their efforts. Six...
HCSO Seeks Information Regarding Vehicle Burglaries
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding a string of vehicle burglaries overnight Wednesday to report it to Lake Country Crime Stoppers. Several vehicle break-ins were committed Wednesday night December 1, through the early morning hours of Thursday, December 2, 2021, south of Sulphur Springs and in the city of Sulphur Springs. Tips to Crime Stoppers are handled in such a way the caller’s...
Christmas From the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
CHRISTMAS NEAR PJC-Sulphur Springs Center secretary Jocelyn Sanchez Ambriz, in back reaching for lights, and students decorate the campus Christmas tree. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Christmas tree Christmas photo
Paris Junior College Board of Regents Receives Student Achievement Update
PJC-Greenville CenterPublic Information Service PJC Board of Regents receives student achievement update At their monthly meeting on Nov. 22, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents received the 2020-2021 report on 2021-2030 Student Achievement Targets. “We’ve done well without targets,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. “These are the same achievement targets that we’ve had for the last 10 years....
