Commissioners To Honor Balkcom, Appoint New Local Health Authority
Hopkins County Commissioners Court is scheduled to honor Dr. I.L. Bakcom IV, then consider appointing a new Local Health Authority for Hopkins County, as well as a number of other items during the regular court session Monday morning. Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV is slated to be honored for his service to Hopkins County, which has included filling the role of Local Health Authority, a position appointed by the county...
Meal A Day Menu – March 28-April 1, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of March 28-April 1, 2022 includes: Monday – Beef Stroganoff, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken On a Bed of Rice, Asian Vegetables and Egg Rolls.Wednesday – Tater Tot Casserole, Corn and Pinto...
Free Virtual Brain Injury Awareness Month Conference To Be Held March 30-31, 2022
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hosting a free virtual conference on March 30-31 to raise awareness about brain injuries and educate health care providers across the state on treatment options. The 2022 Texas Brain Injury Awareness Month Conference, “Resiliency and Recovery: Bouncing Forward,” highlights the achievements of people living with a brain injury and provides education about brain injuries,...
SSHS Advancing To Area OAP Contest
Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre troupe is advancing to the Area One Act Play Contest with their performance of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Four students’ contributions during the schools’ performance at the Bi-District OAP Contest held earlier this week in Whitehouse garnered individual recognition as well. Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre troupe with awards earned at the Bi-District OAP Contest...
Dallas Man Jailed In Hopkins County On 3 Warrants
A 26-year-old Dallas man was jailed overnight Friday on three warrants issued through out-of-town agencies, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams stopped a Mitsubishi Outlander for an obscured license plate at mile marker 135 on Interstate 30 west March 25, 2022. A records check showed the driver, top be wanted on warrants from three out-of-town agencies. Williams took...
Fitness Court Offers Adults A Full Workout On Free Open-Air Equipment In Pacific Park
Sulphur Springs officials and residents, Saputo and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs representatives, Chamber of Commerce members, and Cross Fit Sulphur Springs enthusiasts gathered late Friday morning for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new outdoor Fitness Court in Pacific Park. Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell during the March 25, 2022, grand opening noted that he’d previously...
Paris District Road Report for March 28, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 28, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Both Track and Field Teams Place Top-4 in Paris
Track and field had another great outing Thursday, Mar. 24 in Paris. Wildcat track & field finished 2nd at the Deon Minor Wildcat Relays with the Lady Cats getting 4th place Thursday. Wildcats Track & Field The men improved upon their efforts in their last meet, going from 5th in Gilmer to 2nd place Thursday in Paris. Field Events Sulphur Springs compiled 32 points in field events, enough to put them ahead of last place...
Lady Cats Softball Remains Undefeated Through First Half of District Play
Softball won their sixth straight district contest, securing a perfect 6-0 record after the first half of their district season. Scoring came at a premium for both teams, as neither school could find answers on offense. It wasn’t until the 4th inning that Sulphur Springs got the first run for either team. Errors proved costly for the visiting Lady Pirates, as Pine Tree coughed up three errors, two of which either helped a Lady Cat...
Wildcats Soccer End Season With 4-0 Loss in Bi-District
Men’s soccer hit a first round roadblock in Whitehouse, falling to the Wildcats 4-0 in the opening round of playoffs on Friday, Mar. 25. The shutout loss to Whitehouse in Bi-District ends men’s soccer’s season. Coach Alexi Upton’s team bested Whitehouse on their home turf last season, a mistake they would not make again as they hosted men’s soccer Friday. Sulphur Springs gave up a goal in the first 10 minutes of action. The...
