2 Miller Grove Robotics Teams Headed To VEX World Competition in May
The Miller Grove Junior High Robotics teams represented their school and community well at the VEX Robotics State Championship March 12, 2022. Two teams did so well, they are headed to VEX World Competition in May, team advisors reported. All three MG Robotics teams made it into the elimination tournament. Jase Back, Cannon Ramsey and Juan Ramirez made it into the semi-finals, qualifying them to go to the World Competition. The...
Don’t Forget To Spring Your Clocks Forward For Daylight Saving Time
Just a friendly reminder: don’t forget to adjust your clocks (if they don’t change automatically) when you head to bed tonight. It’s time to spring forward 1 hour for Daylight Saving Time. Otherwise, you’ll likely arrive an hour late for church or any other appointments or activities you have scheduled Sunday. Those who are not at their best first thing in the morning might consider going to be an hour or so...
SSHS Advancing To Bi-District OAP Contest
4 Wildcat Thespians Receive Individual Honors Sulphur Springs High School theatre troupe will be advancing to the Bi-District UIL One Act Play Contest with their performance of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Four students also earned individual honors at the on March 4 District OAP competition. Lucy Braddy, Austin Crump and AllieGrace Woodard were named to All Star Cast. Brandon Williams was named to All Star Crew. Directing...
Some Phillips Respironics Ventilators, CPAP And BiPAP Machines Recalled Due To Risk From Foam
USFDA News Release The U.S. Food and Drug Administration March 10, 2022, issued a notification order to Philips Respironics requiring the company to notify patients and others of the company’s June 14, 2021, recall of certain Philips Respironics ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines, and the unreasonable risk of substantial harm to the public health posed by the...
Sulphur Springs ISD Launches Bond Website With Information On $93 Million Bond Election
Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent, in a letter Friday to the citizens of Sulphur Springs ISD, not only gave a basic rundown of the $93 million school bond election being held May 7, but to encourage voters to visit the bond website set up specifically to provide information about the proposed bond. SSISD Superintendent Michael Lamb Voters can visit SulphurSpringsISDBond.com which not only gives a brief outline of the planned use for...
Three Teams in Action for Friday Gameday
The Mar. 11 edition of Friday game day is something of a quiet one, with just three teams in action. Women’s golf have one of their final contests, baseball competes in day two of the Royse City tournament and softball is on the road taking on Longview. Lady Cats golf are prepped and ready for their final competition prior to their district preview and district championship contests. Coach Whitney Spigener and her squad take the...
Grand Opening Of Fitness Court In Pacific Park Will Be March 25
The official grand opening of the newest quality of life addition at Pacific Park, a sleek, modern outdoor Fitness Court® with a supporting mobile app, has officially been rescheduled for March 25. The City of Sulphur Springs had planned to hold the opening on Friday, March 11, but due to predictions of cold and rain, city officials made the decision to postpone the unveiling. After confirming with all partners involved, the grand...
Technology Updates Approved For SSISD: New Laptops For Staff & High School Students
Elementary, Primary and Early Childhood Campuses To Receive New Interactive Touch Panels Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees this week approved three different technology purchases which will benefit students and staff. New laptops are being ordered for use by Sulphur Springs High School students and school employees, and new interactive touch panels are being ordered for elementary, primary and early childhood campuses. New Laptops...
Felony Amounts Of Cocaine, THC, Marijuana, Weapon Found During Residential Search
Felony amounts of cocaine, THC, marijuana and a weapon were found during a residential search Wednesday afternoon. Three people were taken into custody and arrested. Preslie Paige Lappin Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit Lt. Mark Estes, along with police detectives, executed a narcotics search warrant at a South League Street apartment in regard to the alleged sale and use of narcotics. During a search of the residence, Estes...
Social Security, Office of Inspector General Hold National Slam The Scam Day
Social Security Administration News Release – March 10, 2022 The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are partnering to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the third annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 10. Social Security scams – where fraudsters attempt to mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to fix purported Social Security number...
