Stoney Larue Headlines NETBIO Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup
Stoney Larue will headline the NETBIO Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup Friday, October 6, 2017 at Celebration Plaza. The Cook Off, Dinner, and Concert features a $25 per plate 15 oz ribeye, baked potato, salad, and dessert. VIP tables which include meet and greet passes with Stoney Larue and dinner cooked by the grand champion are available. The 8 p.m. concert featuring Larue is free. Tickets for the dinner may be...
Last Days for Big Hilton Points Bonus
As many seasoned travelers know, obtaining extra “points” through a credit card sign-up is a great way to get a jump start on free travel or enjoy perks from a hotel chain. One recent development is with the Hilton brand of hotels and their agreement with American Express. Previously, Hilton had partnered with both Amex and Citibank, but have recently decided to end their relationship with Citibank at the end of 2017. ...
Aviation History: VC-137C 72-7000. Boeing 707-353B.
SAM 27000 was the second of two Boeing VC-137C United States Air Force aircraft that were specifically configured and maintained for the use of the President of the United States. It used the call sign Air Force One when the President was on board, and at other times it used the call sign SAM 27000. The plane first entered service in 1972 during the administration of Richard Nixon. SAM 27000 replaced the aging SAM 26000 as the primary...
SSISD Board of Trustees Regional Nominees for TASA Board Awards
Sulphur Springs ISD trustees are one of sixteen Texas school district boards of trustees have been selected as regional nominees for the 2017 TASA School Board Awards. The regional nominees for 2017 Outstanding School Board of the Year are: Region School District Nominating Superintendent 1 Lasara ISD Sara Alvarado 3 Wharton ISD Tina Herrington 4 Galena Park ISD Angi Williams 5 Hardin-Jefferson Shannon Holmes 7 Longview ISD James...
Murder-Suicide in Tira Community
Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies, the SWAT team, and other law enforcement responded to a call in the Tira, TX Community where a murder, suicide took place Thursday evening. William Benefield, 70, contacted an individual regarding Benefield’s wife. The individual went to the home where they found Teresa Benefield, 61, dead. The individual called the Sheriff’s office. Law enforcement set up a perimeter around the home and began...
Aviation History: SAM Aircraft 1973 – 1993
E-Systems Greenville, TX, began the first year of twenty years performing depot maintenance and modifications on Special Air Mission (SAM) aircraft in Sept 1973 and delivered the last airplane in May 1994. Due to the mission of these aircraft most were input with a 25 day schedule to include arrival, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, systems operational and rigging check, flight line engine run and systems check, functional...
“Push-in” For New County Fire Truck Friday; Custom Built for Hopkins County
Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley invites the public as the department welcomes their first new custom fire engine with a “Push-In” ceremony. The event is Friday, July 21, 2017 at noon at Hopkins County Fire Station 20. The new fire truck is a 2017, Ferrara Built engine built specifically for Hopkins County Fire Department. In December, 2016, Hopkins County Commissioners commissioned the Louisiana based company to build the truck...
Woman Robbed in Restaurant Parking Lot
A Female was robbed Monday around 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Juan Pablo’s Restaurant on Mockingbird Ln. A Hispanic male in his mid-20’s took her purse. The individual left the scene in a vehicle (pictured) that had a “We Buy Houses” decal on the front windshield. If you see the vehicle or have information, contact the Sulphur Springs Police Department at 903-885-7602.
Wildcats Football Season Tickets On Sale July 31st-August 4th
Sulphur Springs High School Administrative Assistant Dwayne McMeans has announced that Wildcats Football Season Ticket Week will be July 31 through August 4 at the high school Media Center. Hours will be 8:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:15 a.m. until noon Friday. This year’s season tickets will be for games at highly renovated Gerald Prim Stadium with a new artificial turf field, state-of-the-art press box...
Highway 11 Construction Projects
By Savannah Owens The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) has been out working on the roads on Highway 11 west. Construction crews just finished strip filling-which is a temporary asphalt service that places tar and gravel over the older parts of the road. “That stretch is due for rehabilitation. [TxDot is] trying to do something besides filling the pot holes.” TxDot Public Information Specialist for Paris Texas,...
