Juvenile Passenger in Vehicle Strikes Bicyclist; Driver Arrested for DWI
When the juvenile passenger of a 2017 Dodge Ram struck a bicyclist with his hand as the vehicle passed near the corner of Gilmer Street and Whitworth Street, a DPS trooper who viewed the incident made a traffic stop. The driver, Christopher Arlen Ray, 34, of Sulphur Springs showed signs of intoxication. A field sobriety test was conducted. Ray was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated-Child Passenger Under 15-years of age, a State...
Dinner Bell Menu For September 13, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for September 13, 2017 Alliance Bank this week’s Community Partner. Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Seasoned Wild and Long Grain Rice Bacon and Onion Infused Italian Cut Green Beans Fresh Garden Salsd Yeast Rolls and Butter Mississippi Apple Walnut Cake with Cinnamon Cream Chocolate Sugar Free Pudding Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Local “The Voice” Star Hannah Kirby Performed at Saturday Night Market
By Savannah Owens Cheers echoed around the square as Hannah Kirby performed at the Saturday night marktet. Approximately 300 people had shown up and the number continued to grow throughout the night. Families were dancing, playing catch and having a great time. Kirby performed classic songs such as “Heard it though the Grapevine”, “The Chains” by Fleetwood Mac, “I won’t Back Down” by Tom...
SSISD Board Agenda for September 11, 2017
AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING SULPHUR SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 6:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER: Invocation Pledges to American & Texas Flag – Douglas students II. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting had been duly called and that the notice of the meeting had been posted in accordance with the...
Hopkins County Marine Corps League Lowers Flags to Half Staff for Patriot Day Monday
In honor of Patriot Day and in keeping with a Presidential Proclamation, the Hopkins County Marine Corps League will lower the flags to half staff at the Veterans Memorial and outlying areas in the County on September 11 2017 at 0730 in Honor of of this day, The detachment will raise all flags to full staff at 1700 the same day. A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA On Patriot Day, we honor the nearly 3,000...
Photos from the First Football Game in the New Stadium
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School Supplies on the Square
By Savannah Owens The Girl Scouts of North Texas are collecting school supplies for children affected by Hurricane Harvey. The three troops will be out on Celebration Plaza for most of Saturday, September 9th. Their ultimate goal was to supply at least one classroom with supplies for the year. They still need supplies such as pens, pencils, folders and many other supplies. “We’ll take any [school supplies] people are...
Senior Center Hosts Volunteer Fair-OPEN TO EVERYONE
The Volunteer Fair will be at the Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, September, 14th from 1:00 – 3:00. You DO NOT have to be a Senior Citizen to attend. These agencies need all kinds of “Volunteers”. Some of them need volunteers on the weekends and in the evening. There are 21 Agencies Looking for Volunteers. There is someplace for EVERYONE to volunteer. These groups are very diverse. Come see what you might be...
Lady Cats Volleyball 3, Pleasant Grove 1
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team took a hard fought 3-1 win over a talented Pleasant Grove team in Wildcats Gym Friday. The Lady Cats won the opening set, 25-21 but then dropped set two to the Lady Hawks, 25-21. In sets three and four, the teams played even with each other until the Lady Cats got more big points near the end. The Lady Cats won set three, 25-19 and set four 25-23. Erika VanBenthem came off the bench to play in the...
Wildcats Football Varsity Win First Game in Renovated Prim Stadium
The Wildcats’ football team won their first game in their new, renovated Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night, 18-13 over Avalon School of Gaithersburg, Maryland. The game had the feel of an old fashion defensive struggle reminiscent of many decades ago. The Wildcats played tenacious defense and generated just enough offense to come out on top. With both defenses dominating early, the game remained scoreless through one quarter. In...
