A & M Commerce Nursing Program In Top 50
By Mary Grace Rodriguez COMMERCE, TX—The Texas A&M University-Commerce Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been recognized as one of the top 50 residential nursing programs in the nation by TopRNtoBSN.com. A&M-Commerce ranked #50 overall. In calculating rankings, TopRNtoBSN began by considering accredited schools that offer accelerated programs. It then determined the “net cost” of the program and graduation rate as...
Two Point Win For Saltillo Tuesday
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team won a nail-biter over Dodd City, 52-50 in Saltillo Tuesday. The Lions entered the fourth quarter up by four, 36-32 and then hung on for the win. Walker McGill led the Lions with 14 points and Lyle Bench added 11. Other Lions scorers included Michael Simmons with 9, Logan Camp with 8, Trevor Moore with 6 and Branson McGill and Clayton Wilson with 2 points each. The Lions improved their season...
“Corrected” Council Approves Patrol Vehicle Bids; Hears Value of Police Body Cams During December Meeting
The value of police body cameras and patrol vehicle cameras in use in the city was presented to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night during their December meeting. The city is one of 35 cities in Texas that have the equipment in use for all officers and vehicles. The body camera is always running according to Police Chief Jay Sanders and the video covers a 180-degree range around the officer. Video from the cameras are...
Local Pastor Asks City Council to Regulate Payday, Auto Title Loan Establishments
Payday loan and auto title loan shops were called into question during public forum by a local pastor during the Sulphur Springs City Council meeting Tuesday night. Pastor Dr. Joel Tiemeyer asked the council to consider an ordinance regulating those businesses that offer payday and auto title loans and charge what he called exorbitant fees to those who borrow. He pointed out that those who borrow from these establishments are often...
You’re Invited to County Line Baptist Church Dedication on Dec 11
COUNTY LINE PASTOR WAYNE DARTY AND 74-YEAR MEMBER LEWIS WATTS VISIT KSST Since 1898, there has been a County Line Baptist Church in the community of the same name, on property located near the Hopkins/Rains County line on Hwy. 275 south of Miller Grove. There have been at least four different church buildings plus additional buildings that have housed the congregation for the past 108 years. On December 11, 2016, a new...
City Manager’s December Report
City Manager Marc Maxwell made his monthly report to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night, December 6th. In his report: BILL BRADFORD ROAD – Concrete street and curb & gutter improvements are underway on Bill Bradford Road. 5W Contracting has poured concrete from Gilmer Street nearly to Elm Street. All utility work is complete. Later on tonight’s agenda is an item to approve concrete for the last 1,000 feet of...
Wildcats Exhibit Strong Defense; Defeat North Lamar
On a night when the offense struggled some, the Wildcats’ basketball team relied on strong defense to defeat North Lamar, 59-33 in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. After a close first quarter that saw the Wildcats lead only 14-13, the Wildcats gave up only one second quarter point and 7 third quarter points to expand their lead to 37-21 after three quarters. The Wildcats increased the lead with a 22-12 fourth quarter. Michael...
Blanket Drive For Seniors Warms as Donations Begin Tuesday
Santa for Seniors new blanket drive received a warm welcome by those who donated blankets and money. Withing the first hour of the event on Celebration Plaza Tuesday night, the box was filled and drivers stopped at the intersection of Gilmer and Main Streets to donate funds. The event is sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club and the Senior Citizens Center. The Senior Citizens Center will receive the donations and distribute...
