Como-Pickton Junior High Receives Exxon Mobil Grant
Como-Pickton Junior High has been awarded an Exxon Mobil Grant to enrich math and science instruction in the classroom. The grant of $500 was made possible by funding from the ExxonMobil Corporation through our local McGraw Oil and Joe Bob’s Convenience Store. CPCISD extends thanks to the community for supporting CPCISD. Pictured are from left to right Como-Pickton teacher Casey Busby; Casey Blount, Exxon Mobil; Jenn Rock, CP...
Austin Academic Center Hosts Commencement For Class of 2022
Austin Academic Center hosted a commencement service Monday afternoon for the Class of 2022. Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Mike Lamb welcomed the gathering of family and friends who filled the Board Room of the SSISD Administration Building May 23, 2022. Hopkins County Military Coalition presented the colors, and Danette Lovelady sang the National Anthem. Class member Stephanie Zuniga gave an invocation, a prayer of thanks and...
Send Off Planned June 9 To Recognize Area Veterans On Honor Flight DFW
Four area veterans will be honored at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, in front of Hopkins County Courthouse with a send-off for Honor Flight DFW, which will carry them to Washington D.C. to see the veterans memorials and participate in special events designed specifically for veterans. All are encouraged to come downtown to help show appreciation and to honor these men who have served. Four Vietnam veterans will be honored Thursday...
Some Tips To Help Stay Safe This Memorial Day
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News: Sulphur Springs, Texas May 23, 2022 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] In honor of our fallen heroes this Memorial Day, we say THANK YOU. May...
Missouri Man Accused Of Money Laundering, Theft of Firearm
A 30-year-old Poplar Bluff, Missouri man was accused early Sunday morning of money laundering and theft of a firearm, according to arrest reports. Jaleel Devontae Gipson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Josh Davis reported stopping a red Hyundai for an expired registration and an equipment violation at 2:56 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2022, on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 110. Davis reported smelling a...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested On Aggravated Assault Charge
A 49-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested on an aggravated assault charge Sunday night, according to arrest reports. Washington Emanuel Wilkins (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Chris Rosamond reported contacting the man at his Calvert Street residence in reference to a complaint that the man pointed a handgun at another man and threatened to kill him if the other man came around his daughter again. The incident...
Personnel Policy Changes Regarding How Work Hours Are Reported, 3 Other Matters Approve
Commissioners Court Approve Agreement With TxDOT For Timber Creek Road Bridge Replacement Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved an agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for replacement Timber Creek Road bridge, and personnel policy changes giving elected officials options regarding how county employees’ time is reported, amount given for out-of-town travel, inclement weather pay and date certain holidays are...
Vargas-Booth, Emigh Announced As Top Honor Graduates At North Hopkins High School
Chyloe Vargas-Booth and Emma Emigh are the tops honor graduates in the North Hopkins High School Senior Class of 2022. Both have attended NHISD since kindergarten and both said people have a hard time saying their names correctly. The valedictorian said few pronounce her first name correctly and the salutatorian said people typically stumble over her last name. Chyloe is pronounced Shy-Low or as if spelled Shiloh, while Emigh is...
Williams Returning To High School As Principal
Sulphur Springs ISD Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams announced in a social media post Saturday afternoon that he will be returning to the high school as principal, pending board approval of the change. Williams had previously served as principal at the high school. In April of 2016, he was approved to become the assistant superintendent of secondary education and state programs in June of 2016. Derek Driver began his contract as...
Potter, Ricketson Top Ranked Saltillo 8th Graders
Tobin Potter and Shelbi Ricketson are recognized as the top ranked Saltillo 8th graders. Valedictorian Tobin Potter is the son of Dr. T.K. and Karen Potter. He said his favorite subjects in school are math and science. He received Math, Reading and Science Awards and is on the A Honor Roll. At school, Tobin is involved in Junior FFA, and plays on the Saltillo Lions Basketball team, runs cross country, baseball and trade. He is a...
