2021 John Chester Dutch-Oven Cook-off and Indian Summer Day is October 2 in Heritage Park
Sep22

2021 John Chester Dutch-Oven Cook-off and Indian Summer Day is October 2 in Heritage Park

The John Chester Dutch Oven Cook-off will take place Saturday October 2, 2021 starting at 9 a.m in Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. The annual Cook-off will be part of the Park’s Indian Summer Day, lasting til 2pm. The event is hosted by the Hopkins County Historical Society. Parking is free and general admission into the Park is $3.00. Enjoy strolling around and viewing pioneer and artisan crafts and...

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Thirteen Men Arrested On Felony Warrants Over Past Week By Local Authorities
Sep21

Thirteen Men Arrested On Felony Warrants Over Past Week By Local Authorities

Thirteen men were arrested on felony warrants by local authorities from Sept. 13-21, 2021, according to arrest and jail reports. Jacob Thomas Ramsey Sulphur Springs Police Officers Dustin Green and Sgt. Brandon Mayes spotted Jacob Thomas Ramsey walking at 9:18 a.m. Sept. 19, on the wrong side of Carter Street. They contacted him and conducted a records check. Communications operators advised the 26-year-old Sulphur Springs man had an...

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2021 New Landowner Program Series: Pond Management
Sep21

2021 New Landowner Program Series: Pond Management

By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ponds located across the state have different water chemistry, caused by factors such as soil type, water sources, and watershed characteristics. The water chemistry in a pond affects primary productivity which determines the number of fish to stock as well as the pond’s fish carrying capacity. One characteristic that controls the ability of a pond to produce fish is alkalinity....

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Final Public Hearings For Budget, Tax Rate, Master Fee Schedule To Be Held At 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting
Sep21

Final Public Hearings For Budget, Tax Rate, Master Fee Schedule To Be Held At 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting

Sulphur Springs residents will have one final opportunity Tuesday evening to voice any comments or concerns they may have regarding the proposed budget, reduced tax rate, service fees and schedules before the council considers making them officials. Unlike the regular meeting which was packed to include of a playground for Pacific Park and material for the College Street road improvement projec, among others, the Sulphur Springs City...

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Student Activity at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center
Sep21

Student Activity at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center

GETTING INFORMATION Students Owen Miller, Lucas Williams and Carson Voorheese of Sulphur Springs get the official information from PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs information student activity at the PJC Sulphur Springs Center

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Lady Cats Volleyball in Longview For Fourth District Match On Gameday Tuesday
Sep21

Lady Cats Volleyball in Longview For Fourth District Match On Gameday Tuesday

The Sept. 21 edition of Tuesday gameday will be something of a quiet one for Sulphur Springs sports teams. Normally, Tuesdays in the fall bring Wildcats team tennis and Lady Cats volleyball, but team tennis is off today on a bye. The tennis team, lead by Coach Tony Martinez has earned a much-needed bye on Sept. 21 since they have been heavily entrenched in district play since it began in late-August. Last week Wildcats team tennis...

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COVID Booster Shots Are Now Available
Sep21

COVID Booster Shots Are Now Available

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News – September 21, 2021 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Do You Need a COVID test, but are unable to get in to see your provider for testing or an...

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Lee Street Jamboree: Fun for the Entire Family
Sep21

Lee Street Jamboree: Fun for the Entire Family

Last Saturday September 18th, was the annual Lee Street Jamboree in downtown Greenville. Families were all smiles as they grabbed some snacks to eat, and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Food trucks had everything from kettle corn popcorn and Kona ice to nachos, hamburgers, cheese fries, and even wine popsicles for mom and dad! Many of the unique vendors offered great deals that had people shopping until they dropped. Several vendors...

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Woman Claims She Was Going To Pick Her Children Up From School After 5 p.m. When Arrested For DWI
Sep21

Woman Claims She Was Going To Pick Her Children Up From School After 5 p.m. When Arrested For DWI

A 31-year-old Dike woman claimed she was going to pick her children up from school – at 5:30 p.m. – when deputies arrested her for DWI. This was her second DUI arrest in less than a year, according to arrest and jail reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies received more than one complaint in regard to a reckless driver on FM 1537. One complainant told...

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Constitution Week is September 17-23; View DAR Display in SS Public Library Foyer
Sep21

Constitution Week is September 17-23; View DAR Display in SS Public Library Foyer

Display was done by Marynell Bryant, who is Chapter Regent, Gail Boles who is Constitution Week Chairman and Sandy Noe. The items belong to various members. What is Constitution Week? Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to...

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