Animal of the Week: Peanut Butter the Kitten
Peanut Butter is a six weeks old Domestic Short Hair house cat. Her unusual name comes from the color of her coat. The people who found her dropped her off at the Bright Star Clinic yesterday November 17, 2015. “She was found by herself by the road on College Street,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “So we picked her up and brought her here. She’s got a couple of scratches, but she’s fine. We...
*Update* Burger Grind Grinds to a Halt
Burger Grind on Main ST has closed its doors for good. Burger Grind continues to see success in Tyler where the restaurant was first established. Its Sulphur Springs location, however, saw little to no service in the long run. According to Burger Grind owner Dennis Moreau, the Sulphur Springs location saw only a small lunch crowd and an even smaller crowd at dinner. The Sulphur Springs location was closed and a second location is...
RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is having a BOOK DRIVE
The RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is having a BOOK DRIVE. We are collecting Books from Kindergarten to 1st Grade Reading Level. If you would like to donate a Book please bring it by the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. I have a box made for you to drop it in a Slot. These books will be used in January to read to the Children from Kindergarten through 1st Grade in the North Hopkins and Sulphur Bluff School...
Symphony League Auction November 21; See Items Online
Symphony Auction framed art IMG_20151113_125635014_HDR bb2 sssl act03 bb sssl Item #: BB3 Item: Aladdin Lamp Donor: Gary Hall – Northeast Texas Janitorial Description: Beautiful 24” lamp has a white shade with blue flowers. Base is cobalt blue. Very striking and collectible. Auct04 sssl Item #: BB4 Item: Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smokehouse Donor: Guaranty Bond Bank Description: 40” digital electric smoker with remote control will...
Five Parking Sites And Shuttle Service For WannaGOFAST
Wet ground conditions at the Sulphur Springs airport will force all spectator parking for the WannaGOFAST Texas ½ Mile Shootout to be relocated off airport property. We have 5 sites designated for Event Parking and spectators will be shuttled between the airport and these sites. Shuttles between the remote parking spaces and the airport will begin at 8:30am and continue thru 6:00pm. Tickets for the event are $20 per day for adults...
Swatsell Memorial Fun Run Benefits Children’s Christmas
The 13th annual Hollie Swatsell Memorial Fun Run is coming up Saturday at ABC Autoplex, 1412 College Street in Sulphur Springs. The event collects new toys and money to buy toys for disadvantaged children this Christmas. Toys go to Salvation Army in Sulphur Springs and to the Winnsboro Fire Department Toys For Tots program. There will be a motorcycle and car fun run and show and lots more. Mike Davis of Saltillo is the event...
Wesley Fall Round Up Saturday
Wesley United Methodist Church is having its’ 37th Fall Round Up Saturday at the church. The community is welcome. A country store opens at 4 p.m. and stew and chili will be served starting at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $6. Grandma’s Kitchen offers a variety of homemade goodies. A silent auction starts at 4:30 p.m. with a live auction at 6:30 p.m. Wesley is located at 614 Texas...
Chamber Connection – November 12, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection November 12, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Dr. Barnes Chiropractic Guests were treated to a nice array of hors d’oeuvres and drinks when we attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new office of Dr. Barnes Chiropractic, located at 525 Church Street. Dr. Barnes is open Monday-Friday 8-5. They also take all insurances including Medicare &...
Animal of the Week: Blaise
Blaise is a female five month old lab/spaniel mix. She is very friendly and very energetic. She was found at Helm Lane Apartments. “The call came in that originally someone had moved out of the apartments and abandoned the dog,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “As it turned out, nobody had abandoned it, somebody had just tied it up to a grill out at the apartments.” The management at Helm Lane...




