Blood Drive Rescheduled Due To Weather
Due to record low temperatures, the Carter BloodCare had to cancel the blood drive slated at the hospital Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. The bus was unable to maintain the correct temperature range needed to collect the blood donations to help bolster area blood supplies through the holidays.. The blood drive has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, December 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carter BloodCare has been holding on strong to maintain a...
Trading Post for December 23, 2022
Leather Jacket,Black, X-lge, $75.00, worn only 3 times, Would make a great Christmas Gift. Also several other warm coats for sale Call 903-885-3420 Antique toy tractors The Ford 2N with Ferguson System $158.00 The 1953 Ford NAA Golden Jubilee $175.00 or reasonable offer. 903 466 6557 For Sale: a Rollator Tall Walker. It is adjustable. “New.” … Also, for sale, an exercise bicycle. … If interested, or for more...
Texas Electric Grid: Senator Bob Hall Files Legislation to Address Resiliency, Reliability Of The State Electric Grid
District 2 News Release Today (Dec. 21, 2022), District 2 Senator Bob Hall filed Senate Bill 330 to address the resiliency and reliability of the Texas electric grid. Senator Hall has advocated for strengthening the resiliency of the grid and implementing measures to harden the grid against both natural and man-made threats each session since he was first elected to office. Senator Bob Hall, Texas District 2 As seen during Winter...
Chamber Connection — Dec 21, 2022: Sock Drive, Breakfast With Santa On Tap; Holiday Ornaments Still Available
Nominations For Annual Chambers Awards, Submissions For Chamber Directory Are Currently Being Accepted Butch, Amanda and Jaci at the Chamber of Commerce wish everyone a happy Christmas and a wonderful new year! Count your blessings during this season and embrace your loved ones. Christmas Activities Doerksen Hospice is hosting a sock drive benefitting our area oncology clinics, dialysis centers, and nursing homes. They will accepting...
East Shannon Road Zoning Change Request Receives Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission was asked Monday to consider a request from Kennedy Commercial-Shannon Rd LLC to rezone approximately 0.78-acre of land at 1439 East Shannon Road, changing that part of the property from heavy industrial to multifamily. The property is located near the intersection of Cadi Lane and Helm Lane, where the developer plans to construct three duplex-style rental properties. The intent is...
Wildcats Basketball 15-4 After Lighting Up Bullard
Wildcat basketball rebounded from their Friday home loss to Nacogdoches by scoring early and often in a Tuesday win over Bullard. Sulphur Springs lit up the scoreboard, putting up 76 on the visiting Panthers. Even though the Panthers provided a good test throughout the first half, Sulphur Springs came out on a tear in the third quarter. Leading 37-32 after two, the Wildcats proceeded to blow by the Panthers in the third quarter en...
Family & Community Health In Hopkins County
Johanna Hicks Note: This is the 5th in a series of Extension program impacts for 2022 By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent For Family and Community Health in Hopkins County, [email protected]. I want to start by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. I know this is a bittersweet time for many as they have experienced loss, financial issues, illness, breakdown of relationships and other hardships in 2022. However, we all...
Dr. David Sargent Honored At Retirement Celebration For 14 Years As ENT Specialist With CHRISTUS Clinic
Staff, coworkers, family, friends and community members gathered Monday evening to wish Dr. David Sargent well as he embarks on the next chapter of life – retirement. Sargent has most recently served as an ear, nose and throat specialist with CHRISTUS in Sulphur Springs. Brad Burgin, Practice Manager for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Specialty Clinics, said Sargent glorifies CHRISTUS’ five core values — dignity, excellence,...
Lady Cats Basketball Heads Into Christmas 13-4 After Big Victory in Quitman
Coach Bryan Jones and his team have a lot to be excited about headed into their break for Christmas. Lady Cats basketball is 13-4 headed into their Christmas break. Sulphur Springs on Monday picked up another win, their thirteenth in 17 games when they made the short trip out to Quitman for their last regular-season contest of the 2022 year. The Lady Cats came out on fire, blazing past the Lady Bulldogs in the first quarter 26-1. Even...
Here’s To A Healthy Holiday!
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas AgriLife Extension Family and Community Health Agent For Hopkins County [email protected] This most wonderful time of the year is known for cozy weather, family gatherings, and delicious holiday meals and treats. I won’t repeat the tips from my November Thanksgiving column, but I will reiterate a few things. Many times, holiday foods are high in calories, saturated fats, sodium, and added sugars....
