What teachers should know about deducting out-of-pocket classroom expenses
Now that fall is here and school has started, many teachers are dipping into their own pockets to buy classroom supplies. Doing this throughout the year can add up fast. Fortunately, eligible educators may be able to defray qualified expenses they paid in 2019 when they file their tax return in 2020. Educators who work in schools may qualify to deduct up to $250 of unreimbursed expenses. That amount goes up to $500 if two qualified...
Chamber Connection for October 3rd, 2019
Chamber Connection- October 3rd The deadline for entry into the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is Friday, October 4th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 50th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to pick up their stew goody bags on Tuesday, October 15th from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce (110 Main Street). Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement from the Chamber, their goody bags, and a list...
Another Donation for the Meal a Day Program!
Burgers and Fries made another generous donation to the Meal A Day Program on October 1. The employees gave their tips and customers made donations. The total was $ 1,600.00. Thank you to Burgers and Fries customers and employees! Shown in photo: Tammy Lawson, Karon Weatherman and Ronda Mays
Meal A Day in Need of Cooks
Meal A Day is in need of cooks on Wednesday and Thursday. Starting in November will be needing a driver for an in town on Mondays. If you could find some time to donate please let me know. (903) 885-1661 Thank You,Karon Weatherman
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
09/23/2019 – 09/29/2019 Large, Jacob, 28 years of age, of Mineola, was arrested on 09/23/2019 for Failure to Identify as a Fugitive and a Wood County Warrant for no Driver’s license when unlicensed. Ferguson, Nicholas, 21 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 09/27/2019 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz. Accidents:The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a 2 vehicle accident on 09/23/2019 in the 200 block of East Coke...
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel Meeting
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel will meet Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 10:00 am. Location: The Oaks B&B, 516 Oak Ave, Sulphur Springs Program: Blake Cooper, Director of Friends of Texas Public Schools, will share information regarding this advocacy group that supports public schools and those who teach and work in them. Friends of Texas Public Schools also supports the needs of retired school personnel. Mr. Cooper will...
Newsom Speaks at PJC Class
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom, right, spoke to Instructor Kelly Payne’s Texas Government class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Tuesday. He gave the students a first hand account of how the state’s government works.
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed For Allegedly Choking Woman During Assault
Mark Ladane Swanson Sulphur Springs police arrested a 49-year-old man on Bowie Street for family violence assault that impeded breathing. Police were dispatched at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 25 to the 1100 block of Bowie Street, where a physical disturbance was reported. Mark LaDane Swanson was accused of knocking a 48-year-old female to the ground, getting on top of her and grabbing her by the neck. The woman reportedly did not lose...
12 Personnel Changes Approved By SSISD Trustees
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a dozen personnel changes during a special meeting Monday, Sept. 30. Overall, seven resignations, two new hires and three position swaps were accepted as recommended by district administrators. Of the resignations, three were teachers, two were aides and two were maintenance department staff. Leaving Barbara Bush Primary are special education teacher Valorie...
Wildcats Team Tennis Offers Practice Matches to Fledgling Royse City Tennis Team Monday
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez can be a real ambassador for tennis. He was in that role Monday (September 30) as he offered a fledgling Royse City program an opportunity to play practice matches with his team at the Wildcat Tennis Center. Coach Martinez said the Wildcats had fun Monday. He said Royse City needs help getting started and he added he’s been there too here in Sulphur Springs. Coach Martinez said his players...
