Juneteenth 2021
The Juneteenth 2021 celebration will be held June 19th, 2021 in Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs, TX. The inaugural “Run to Freedom” will be held this year. The run starts at 8AM. The parade starts at 11AM.
SSISD Trustees To Hold 2 Executive Sessions During June Meeting
The date isn’t the only thing different about this month’s regular meeting of Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees; in addition to the usual reports and action items, the agenda calls for 2 executive sessions, one at the beginning and one at the end of the 6 p.m. school board meeting. SSISD logo While school board meetings are typically held the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. This month, trustees met first on...
Update on Film ‘From Ashes, We Rise’
Local film maker Ashley Fordinal and Andy Michell of Falling Poster Productions update us on the upcoming film ‘From Ashes, We...
The Science of Guinness World Records Exhibit Invites Guests to ‘Be Their Best’
By Ross LaBenske and Savannah Everett Tuesday, June 8, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science held the Summer Media Family Day for the Science of Guinness World Records exhibit. The exhibit was a roaring success and while incredibly entertaining, it was still packed with information and challenges for people of all ages. KRVA/KSST’s Savannah Everett and Ross LaBenske visited the exhibit on June 8, 2021 for the Summer Family...
Fun, Educational Interpretive Programs Offered at Cooper Lake State Park This Summer!
Educational Programming is BACK Just in Time for Summer at Cooper Lake State Park! Cooper, TX— What better place to enjoy the beginnings of summer while learning about the natural world? Educational programs are back at Cooper Lake State Park and will begin again on Saturday, June 19th and run throughout the summer. We have hired two new seasonal Park Rangers that will focus their efforts on producing and delivering...
County Refunding Bonds At Higher Rate Than Anticipated, But Still Expected To Save $522,086
Hopkins County will be saving $522,086 by refunding bonds which financed the construction of the county jail more than 6 years ago, County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook reported during the regular Commissioners Court meeting Monday. Two plats and a budget amendment for CARES Act funding the county received due to COVID-19 were also on the June 14 agenda. Bond Refunding Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center (jail), 298 Rosemont St.,...
New Wildcats Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver Opens Boys Basketball Edge Monday Morning
New Wildcats Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver got things started Monday morning (June 14) conducting his opening session of The Edge for Boys Basketball. His 8 A.M. until 10 A.M. session was for boys entering 7th through the 9th grades. It was followed with one for boys entering 10th through 12th grades from 10 A.M. until noon. During an interview just before The Edge got started, Coach Shaver said this was a great move for him. He...
Trading Post for June 14, 2021
For Sale: Wireless computer printer new in box. Epson Expression Home XP 400. New Wave Bravo XL Oven with Pizza Stone and meat probes. Quoran brand ceiling fan, prism design. 3 new swivel bar stools. Corner computer desk. Call 903 243 4126. For Sale: a solid oak antique round table. It measures 42″ in diameter. Comes with four matching bow back chairs. The furniture is in “good condition.” Asking $325.00 for the set....
Dinner Bell Menu For June 16, 2021
The CROSS COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH is the Community Partner for this week’s meal. GRAB and GO starts at 11:00 a.m. as meals are distributed under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of The First United Methodist Church Campus. MENU Spaghetti Casserole Mediterranean Roasted Carrots Marinated Green Beans with Sour Cream Dressing Garlic Buttered French Bread Slices Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Still be CAREFUL even...
Professional Jet Ski race event coming to Sulphur Springs
Mark your calendar! A professional Jet Ski race event is coming to Sulphur Springs July 24th to 25th. Saturday 8-5 pm and Sunday 8-3 pm. Admission is free to the public and features food venders, local business booths, jet ski performances, and action-packed racing! Jettribe is proud to be the Title Sponsor of the final round of the Texas WaterX Championship watercraft race series, sanctioned by the IJSBA, in our hometown of Sulphur...
