Sulphur Springs FFA Ag Mechanics Competed in San Antonio, Texas
February 27, 2024 – SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO (one of the largest competitions for FFA) Sulphur Springs FFA Ag Mechanics competed in San Antonio. They put one in the books for us! This was a huge win for SSHS. Congratulations to Mr. Spencer Clark (teacher) and his brilliant teams. All of these projects were built from the ground up by these teams of high school students. Please take time...
Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Will Present Their 2024 UIL One Act Play Sunday, March 3rd, 2024
February 27, 2024 – SSHS Theatre will present their 2024 UIL One Act Play, Failure: A Love Story, for the public this Sunday at 2pm in preparation for the upcoming District contest. The performance will be held at the SSHS Auditorium located at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The story: By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead — expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to...
Jennings Back in Jail on Evading Arrest Warrant
February 27, 2024 – An active warrant of Evading Arrest or Detention (Class A Misdeameanor) for Everett Jennings resulted in the arrest of the suspect at the Hopkins County Courthouse on Monday. This latest arrest marks the second arrest for the Sulphur Springs resident in as many weeks since allegedly fleeing apprehension from a family member’s residence. Jennings was arrested in Rockwall County on another charge stemming...
Scott and Margaret Stahl Continue Lion Legacy at A&M Commerce
February 26, 2024 – Alumnus Scott Stahl and his wife, Margaret, from Sulphur Springs, Texas, have recently presented a generous gift to Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Scott W. Stahl and Margaret Stahl Gift Agreement will provide matching gift opportunities that champion the Greatest Need Fund and Alumni Association memberships at the university. The Stahl’s Lion legacy spans three generations, including Dr. Jim...
Mitigating The Impacts of Invasive Species In Texas
February 26, 2024 – Press Release from Texas A&M Forest Service concerning Invasive Species in Texas Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to potentially wiping out entire species. Because of their widespread impact, Texas A&M Forest Service is taking great lengths to help mitigate their impacts and...
Hopkins County Records – February 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 2/12/24 Thru 2/14/24 Coy Johnson to Justin Foster; Tract in the Lot 32 Peerless Addition Survey Coy Johnson to Marianna Mata, Mario Mata, and Mario Alexander Mata; Tract in the Lot 19 Peerless Addition Survey Coy Johnson to J Teofilo Mata Lopez and Erika Tapia Sanchez; Tract in the Lot 18 Peerless Addition Survey Debbie Booker, Susan Gatewood, Brenda Loomis, Patricia Lyle, Patricia A Spa Lyle, and...
Interesting Facts for February From Master Gardener David Wall
February 25, 2024 – While most people avoid them, watermelon seeds are rich is proteins, vitamins, omega 3, zinc, fatty acids, and so on! Blue whale hearts weigh nearly a ton and only need to beat once every 10 seconds. Sunlight converts cholesterol in our skin to vitamin D3. Eating kiwi fruit reduces eye problems and increases eyesight. China is constructing the world’s first forest city where all buildings are covered by a...
Spring Awakening: Adventure and Learning Bloom at Cooper Lake State Park in March
February 25, 2024 – Cooper, TX— As spring blooms across Northeast Texas, Cooper Lake State Park is excited to announce a vibrant array of outdoor programs at both the Doctors Creek and South Sulphur Units. These programs are designed to celebrate spring’s arrival and the much-anticipated Spring Break for schools. These offerings provide a perfect opportunity for families, nature enthusiasts, and adventurers to explore the...
Next Lunch & Learn by the Genealogical Society to be held February 28th
The next Lunch & Learn gathering by the Hopkins County Genealogical Society will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 12Noon to 1:00pm, at the Genealogical Library. Hopkins County Genealogical Society Librarian, Silvina Epperson, will be presenting, “Preserving Articles and Photos.” Members and nonmembers are invited to attend. Bring your sack lunch, salad, or drive through-meal. Lunch and Learn Feb 28 2024 with...
Paris District Road Report for week of February 26, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 26, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
