Aldine Man’s Home Under Threat Of Eminent Domain Acquisition
Travis Upchurch has lived at 1810 Aldine Meadows Rd. all his life and plans to do so until he dies, and that’s where he wants to stay until he dies. The 1-acre property has been home to Upchurch’s family for more than a century, according to his son, who said his 78-year-old father has lived there for 46 years. It’s where the elder Upchurch raised his children and cared for his wife until she died from a rare form of...
Chamber Connection – July 26
When April 8, 2024 rolls around, get ready! Almost weekly, we are messaged, called or visited by people who will be coming to Hopkins County for the total solar eclipse on that date. They are coming from around the country and literally around the world. Our latest message was from Karen Ridgway in the United Kingdom, who said she was coming to Sulphur Springs for the eclipse. “Can’t wait!” she wrote. The Sulphur Springs school...
Whataburger Coming To Las Vegas With 24/7 Strip Location
Whataburger will set your taste buds on fire as the brand announces a new restaurant opening on the Las Vegas Strip, expected to open this fall. The restaurant will mark the brand’s entry to its 15th state. Situated adjoining the Waldorf Astoria, and in partnership with franchisee Panda Restaurant Group, the two-story restaurant will be co-located with Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse and offer the brand’s famous 5-inch-bun...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 2, 2023
City National Bank makes its 3rd appearance as a Community Partner for the Dinner Bell Ministry for 2023!!! The concern for those in Sulphur Springs with food insufficiency is a great concern for CNB, its officers, shareholders and employees. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Announced August 16-12th As National Health Center Week
Hopkins County Commissioners Court met Monday to discuss the proclamation of creating the week of August 16th through 20th as National Health Center Week. The following is the proclamation read during the court “WHEREAS, For over 50 years, Community Health Centers have provided high-quality, affordable, comprehensive primary and preventive health care in our nation’s medically underserved communities serving over 30 million...
Five Sulphur Springs Martial Artists Win South USA Championships
Allen TX – Five students from Sulphur Springs ATA Martial Arts recently won the title of South USA District Champions at the invitation-only tournament June 16th in Allen, TX. The District Championship Tournament featured the top martial artists from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Students compete throughout the 2022-2023 season to collect championship points based on success in regional tournaments. ...
Learn Important Techniques in Welding at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center
CUTTING Paris Junior College student Jonathan Leija of Greenville is working on his pipe welding skills as he does some plasma cutting during a recent class at the at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop.. Paris Junior College student Jonathan Leija
Sulphur Springs ATA Duo Win World Championships
Phoenix AZ – Two members of Sulphur Springs ATA Martial Arts brought home gold medals at the ATA World Tournament of Champions held July 12-14 in Phoenix, Arizona. This invitation-only tournament culminated the 2022-2023 competition season and featured the top martial artists from over 30 countries. Ms. Harleigh Stegient won the gold medal as a member of Team USA is the H.U. Lee Memorial Songahm World Cup Combat...
Governor Abbott Defends Texas’ Authority To Secure The Border
Governor Greg Abbott today defended Texas’ right to secure the border through the recent deployment of floating marine barriers in the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass as part of the state’s unprecedented response to America’s ongoing border crisis. In a letter to President Joe Biden, the Governor counters threats by the U.S. Department of Justice to sue the state over the barriers by pointing out that the U.S. Constitution...
Hopkins County Records – July 24, 2023
Kathleen k McKenzie and Michael Ryan McKinzie to Cheryl Kirkley and J Lyndell Kirkland; tract in the Nacogdoches Univ survey City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Annette G Saldana; tract in the Block A Sunset South survey City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Annette G Saldana; tract in the Block A Sunset South survey Price Rental LLC to Madison Skinner Brian Shurtleff to Angus Property Ventures LLC; tract in the E Melton...
