Sulphur Springs Lions Club Meets and Eats
The Sulphur Springs Lions Club meets each Tuesday at the Pizza Inn in Sulphur Springs, TX. Tail Twister Don Sapaugh was in attendance. The service club recently served lunch at the Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church. President Candace Ashmore wants to encourage everyone to join Lions Club. She notes that it’s not just a men’s organization. The Lions Club will be partnering with the Pilot Club for the annual...
Cumby Robotics Teams Score Again!
ZbotTeam 6834Z set a world record for winning by the widest margin in the vex robotics competition in Bonham last Saturday. Both teams worked together to win 1st place in the tournament and 1st place in the skills competition.
Sulphur Bluff Homecoming Court
ATTEND THE HOMECOMING GAME ON FRIDAY JAN 27 SULPHUR BLUFF BEARS VS THE SALTILLO LIONS Pictured L-R couples: (Senior King & Queen Nominees Hailey Halbert & Jaden Goldsmith, Katie Allen & Taylor Josey) (HS Duke & Dutches Nominees: Juniors Samantha Ryman & Turner South, Sophomores Makenna Morgan & Hunter Wallis, Freshman Ann Marie Dorner & Ryan Vance (JH Prince & Princess Eigth Grade Kya Morrison &...
Local Real Estate Company Among Business Relocating to the Expanding South Broadway Area
Janet Martin Realty current situated just south of the Celebration District will be moving further south sometime in February 2017. The existing building is across from what many consider to be the most anticipated opening in Sulphur Springs this year i.e. Starbucks. There is no doubt that traffic patterns and wait times will change once the high-end coffee shop finally opens. For better or worse, get ready to change your driving...
Flags at Half-Staff Wednesday to Honor Astronaut
Flags at the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial at Celebration Plaza will be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, January 25 following a proclamation by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott. The event will honor Former U.S. Navy Captain Gene Cernan who passed away on January 16, 2017. In his proclamation, Governor Abbott stated, “As an astronaut, Captain Cernan played an important role in the exploration of space and in the development of the...
Asphalt Scam Returns to Hopkins County Area
Every few years driveway asphalt scam artists pass through the area. Their story doesn’t change nor do the victims. Stating they have asphalt left from a previous job just down the road, they promise to apply the remaining asphalt on the senior adult victim’s driveway at a greatly reduced price. However, as the job is completed, the scammers will tell the victim that they had to use more asphalt than they thought and the charge for...
EDC Announces Groundbreaking for Armorock Polymer Concrete
Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation has announced a ground breaking for Armorock Polymer Concrete at their construction site, 207 Heritage Court in Sulphur Springs. The event is set for February 2, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. The Nevada based company will make Sulphur Springs the Texas hub for their product which will be primarily manhole covers for municipalities. Drawing from 56 years of experience, the manufacturing location...
Basketball Coaches Comment On Recent Games
Cipoletta on Wildcats Win Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta commented on his team’s 63-51 win at home against Hallsville Friday night on KSST Radio and Channel 18 TV’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show. The Wildcats improved to 5-1 in district play after the first half of play. They also won their 20th win as they are 20-5. The Wildcats build a 20 point lead, 46-26 after three quarters. Hallsville made a run but were...
Lady Cats Soccer Opens District Play Friday at Home
The Lady Cats’ soccer team ended up with a tie and two losses against three big, tough opponents in the Longview Showcase this past Thursday through Saturday. The Lady Cats lost 8-2 to The Woodlands Thursday, lost 6-1 to Denton Ryan Friday and then tied Montgomery, 1-1 Saturday. Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon said he knew the large schools would be difficult opponents that would challenge the Lady Cats. He said the...
