Sulphur Springs City Council To Call For Run-Off Election For Place 1
The Sulphur Springs City Council is scheduled to call for a run-off election for a Place 1 during a special noon meeting on Nov. 17. The City Council will first be asked to discuss and act on canvass of the Nov. 3 City Council Election for Places 1, 2, 3 and 5 on the Sulphur Springs council. Candidates in only two of the four election drew challengers. The special election was called to fill four seats on the council left vacant when...
2020 Veterans Day Observance In Sulphur Springs
The 2020 Veterans Day observance on Celebration Plaza Wednesday was set to begin at 11:11 a.m. Nov. 11. Veterans Day commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at 11 a.m., the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Veterans Day observance on Celebration Plaza An invocation with a prayer for departed veterans was given. The Pledge...
Trading Post for November 11, 2020
For Sale: A lady’s Schwinn Bicycle, reasonably priced. Ladies dressy outfits size 10 – 14. 903 885 2735 For Sale: Ford 3 point hitch dirt schoop, good condition. Call 903 439 5137 For Sale: a Dalton electric/semi electric bed with two cranks, high and low. Was never used. This party is looking for the best offer. If interested or for more details, please call 903-885-9766. Like new Electric Hospital Bed. Priced to sell....
Epilepsy Foundation Event at The Roc
Come by The Roc November 14th, 2020 for Shopping, Great Food, Entertainment, and a Classic Car Show. It’s all family friendly and supports the cure for Epilepsy.
Nov. 10 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 8 New Cases
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials, in the Nov. 10 COVID-19 update, reported 8 additional Hopkins County residents received positive COVID-19 test results on Tuesday. Texas State Health Services also reported another COVID-19 fatality has been confirmed for Hopkins County. HC/SSEM Nov. 10 COVID-19 Update While there were no new recoveries reported Tuesday, the number of residents testing positive for...
Hicks: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Reception
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Reception Greetings again from your Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office! Wow, November got off to a busy start! We just completed the 47th annual “Christmas Joys” holiday program. This popular event was started by my predecessor, Janie Crump, and I have kept it going. Even...
Lady Cats Volleyball on the Road, No Home Lady Cats Basketball on Tuesday Game Day
On this Tuesday (November 10) game day, the Lady Cats Volleyball Team, 9-1 in district play, are at Hallsville. The Lady Cats need just one more win or a Texas High loss to capture the district championship. The Lady Cats are in first place with their 9-1 record. They are a game and a half ahead of second place Texas High with their 8-3 record. Texas High has a bye tonight. The Lady Cats have won 9 straight district matches. The first...
More and More Symphony League Auction Items
The annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League Auction will take place Saturday November 21st, 2020. During the live auction, bidders can call in their bids then listen to the results on KSST 1230AM. You can watch the event via video streaming. Here is the growing list of items up for grabs. John Campbell Galyean Ins Rose of Sharon Clay Johnson Grocery Supply Company. Carl & Linda Galligher donated by Susan Lennon Arrangement donated...
Hopkins County United Way Campaign Is A Success
The 2020-21 Hopkins County United Way campaign is a success, with the $150,000 goal not only met but exceeded, thanks to generous contributions from the community. This year’s goal was less than in the previous year, to make allowances for the economy during COVID-19, while still helping 19 local agencies. With more than $50,000 turned in last week, the campaign needed less than $11,000 meet the goal. Hopkins County United...
Personnel and Service Honored at Texas A&M Forest Service Annual Meeting
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – In a year of firsts, Texas A&M Forest Service held the agency’s annual personnel meeting virtually. Spanning statewide, agency employees gathered together through space and time to recognize the past year’s agency accomplishments, employee achievements and to set the tone for the coming year. Texas A&M Forest Service “Just like so many other things in 2020 actually just like our agency’s entire...
