Hopkins County Dug Deep In To Help Those In Need Through 2021 United Way Contributions
The Hopkins County community is known for it’s generosity. This year, however, Hopkins County dug deep and, in the process, set a new record of more than $211,800 donated to the 2021 United Way campaign to assist those in need, and to provide cultural and developmental enrichment opportunities in the community. When the last weekly campaign workers meeting was held on Nov. 9, Hopkins County United Way had received $185,952.15 in...
Sulphur Springs Back Down to 4A-Division I Starting in 2022
UIL reclassification and realignment has put Sulphur Springs and her sports teams back down to 4A-Division I. With the classification of 545 to 1299 for 4A schools, SSHS had an enrollment of 1240 and as a result ended up being in Division I. The new realignment goes in to effect next year and will stand until the next round of realignments in 2024. Sulphur Springs was a 5A classification for eight years starting in 2013-14. The...
Ordinance Restricting Roadside Parking on East Shannon Road Approved
It’s official, a block of roadside parking on East Shannon Road is to be restricted. Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2794, which establishes a no parking zone on East Shannon Road (the south Interstate 30 service road) between South Broadway Street and Mockingbird Lane. A new ordinance restricts parking on East Shannon Road The proposal for the ordinance was presented on first...
Medina, Wright Appointed To HCHD Board of Directors
Foundation For New EMS Station/Hospital District Headquarters Building Poured Tuesday Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors officially appointed a CEO and appointed two new board members during a meeting Monday and announced filing will open soon for two seats up for election in 2022. Appointments Hopkins County Hospital District CEO Brent Smith The HCHD Board of Directors reportedly on Dec. 6, 2021, officially appointed...
Lions Club Recognizes Parade Winners
Top Prize Donated To Blue Santa In addition to providing a little extra holiday cheer each year, the Sulphur Springs Lions Club’s Lighted Christmas Parade also features a friendly competition among participants, with recognition doled out to the top three nonprofit and small business entries, and a trophy and cash prize going to the top rated large business entry in the parade. Entries were judged by a panel of judged from...
Parking Ordinance, Grant Writer For Senior Center On Dec. 7 Council Agenda
Sulphur Springs Municipal Building (City Hall) If you have something to say about parking on East Shannon Road, from Broadway Street to Mockingbird Lane, Tuesday night is the time to voice it. Ordinance No. 2794, which would prohibit vehicles from parking on the south side of East Shannon Road along that block, and selection of a company to compose a grant application which would provide additional funding for the Senior Citizens...
Both Basketball Teams at Home For Double-Header
It will be a busy day at the SSHS Main Gym. Both Wildcats and Lady Cats basketball teams will be in action at home. The women’s basketball team will be the first up, as they will be hosting New Boston. The Lady Cats are still looking for that elusive first win on the season, but have found ways to score in their losses. Coach Erica Delley’s squad had a couple of tough losses in the Glen Rose tournament as they went 0-3 in...
Miller Grove FFA Monthly Spotlight
Miller Grove FFA students have been busy this Fall with welding, livestock and floral projects, Jackpot Show plans, Leadership competitions and community service. Spotlight photos and reports by MGHS Ag Sciences Advisor Kristin Fortenberry
Sights And Sounds Of The Season Are Focus Of Sulphur Springs ISD Fine Arts Students
Sulphur Springs ISD Fine Arts students over the next two weeks will provide holiday cheers as the program launches its annual Sights And Sounds of the Season tour across district campuses, including a number of night performances so they can share holiday cheer with the community as well. Some, like the Jazz Band, started their season early with a concert during Heritage in the Park. Students also performed during the 15th Annual...
First Known Case Of COVID-19 Omicron Variant In Texas Identified In Harris County
DSHS News Release – 6:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 The first known Texas case of the COVID-19 B.1.1.529 variant has been identified in a resident of Harris County. The adult female resident was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. Results of genetic sequencing this week showed that the infection was caused by the Omicron variant strain. The case is being investigated by Harris County Public Health and the Texas Department of State...
