SSISD Board Authorizes Search For New Superintendent
March 30, 2023- Dr. Russell Marshall of Arrow Educational Services joined the meeting and explained the process of beginning the search for a new superintendent. Applications for the position will be available until April 21st. The board will meet with arrow on April 28th to review the applications presented. interview process will begin in early May to decide the new superintendent. Current superintendent Mike Lamb announced his...
A&M-Commerce Invites Undergraduate Math Enthusiasts To Apply For Summer Research Experience
March 30, 2023 COMMERCE, TX—Are you an undergraduate math whiz looking for a transformational summer experience? Consider participating in an eight-week undergraduate research experience hosted by Texas A&M University-Commerce from June 4-July 29. Any college student currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program at a community college or university in the U.S. is eligible to apply for the program. The event, called...
Sulphur Springs Man Dead As Result of Motorcycle Crash
March 30, 2023- A 44-year-old Sulphur Springs man riding a motorcycle was killed on March 29th at about 1:20 Wednesday afternoon in a head-on collision with an SUV on Hwy 11 about 4 miles east of Sulphur Springs. The victim was identified as Michael Huggins. Preliminary DPS reports indicate that Huggins was Westbound when his 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle crossed the center line and collided with a Ford Explorer SUV driven by...
Baseball drops second straight, hosts Liberty-Eylau on Friday
Editor’s Note: Baseball hosts L.E. Friday Tuesday brought a gut-punch of a loss at Wildcat Park. Sulphur Springs led early only to crumble down the stretch en route to a 4-3 loss to Pittsburg. Wildcats baseball had a chance to at least tie the game, if not win in walk-off fashion, had they not struck out in their final at-bat. Alex Macias, with the bases loaded and two outs struck out swinging on his final two pitches in...
Softball ends round one of district play Friday
Lady Cats softball looks to finish round one of 15-4A play with a perfect record. Through four games, Sulphur Springs is 4-0. Their most recent wins came Monday and Tuesday. Originally slated to host North Lamar Friday, the game had to be postponed due to rain coming in Friday afternoon. Coach David Carrillo’s team made quick work of the visiting Pantherettes, as Crimson Bryant picked up her first perfect start on the...
City Of Sulphur Springs Announces Spring Clean-up Days
March 29, 2023- The annual City-Wide Spring Clean-Up has been set for Monday-Saturday, April 24-29, 2023. Sulphur Springs residents may bring large items to discard from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on clean-up days to the city collection site To verify the person arriving with garbage is a resident, living within the city of Sulphur Springs, those bringing large items to discard will be asked to show proof of city residents by presenting a...
Soil Test By Mario Villarino
March 29, 2023- With the First Day of Spring and the most recent warm weather and sunny days we start thinking about our warm season pastures and hay meadows. A few things to keep in mind as our warm season forages begin to break dormancy: Soil Test! Soil Test! Soil Test! If you have not done so for this year, please consider obtaining a soil test now. There is not much that can be done regarding the high cost of fertilizer, but...
Chamber Connection – March 29
If you are a Chamber of Commerce member and want to host a Business After Hours (or Before Hours), we have some openings for you! We are scheduling our monthly networking events for the remainder of the year, and are looking for host businesses. The cost of the event is free; we just ask that you provide some refreshments. You simply open your business from 4:30-6 p.m. on the designated day (or 7:30-8:30 a.m.), and welcome the guests....
Wildcats Soccer hits second round roadblock in 2-0 Area loss to Palestine
Coach Alexi Upton and his team never recovered from a 2-0 deficit at the half, falling with that score to Palestine in the second round playoff game. Tuesday, Mar. 28 in Tyler, Sulphur Springs looked to get a big upset of the #1 team in all of 4A. Instead, Palestine played their pace on the pitch. They stymied any sort of Wildcat momentum consistently, frustrating Coach Upton’s squad. That, and two big goals prior to the half...
Paris Junior College Awarded Part of Multi-Million Dollar Talent Strong Texas Pathways Grant
Based on outstanding accomplishments and dedication to student success, Paris Junior College has been selected to participate in Talent Strong Texas Pathways. The $16 million five-year statewide economic mobility grant administered by the Texas Success Center is designed to increase the number of credentialed Texans prepared for high-demand careers that offer a living wage. “I am excited to be recognized for our...
