SSISD Campuses Finalizing Summer Remodeling Projects
Over the summer of 2015, a number of Sulphur Springs ISD school campuses have started or finished construction and renovation projects. Most have been completed, except for SSHS and Lamar Elementary, both of which are having major work done. The Sulphur Springs High School is rebuilding the Regional Civic Center Auditorium, which they have leased for the next 35 years. The $4 million project was approved on June 26, and exterior...
This Saturday At Celebration Plaza!
This Saturday the 15th, Sulphur Springs has a full schedule on Celebration Plaza! Starting off Saturday morning we have the usual Sunrise Market, which is from 8am – 12pm. Sunrise Market consists of the following: 1. Fresh produce 2. Farm fresh eggs 3. Canned goods 4. Baked goods 5. Seasonal crops 6. Plants 7. Grass fed beef orders and more Adding to the excitement Celebration Market will start at 6pm – 1opm Celebration...
Hearts of Life Facility Under Construction
The Hearts of Life Foundation, an animal rescue and adoption center, is undergoing construction to extend their facilities. Improvements include new drainage to divert flood water, as well as a new enclosed shelter for the animals. “Whenever we got rain, the water would actually pool at our present barn where we have the dogs housed,” Deborah Balkcom of Hearts of Life said. The improved drainage has already been finished,...
Look Up! Tonight’s Meteor Shower!
August 12, 2015 – If you want to wish upon a star, tonight you are in luck! The meteor shower will start approximately around midnight. You could see up to 50 meteors per hour if you are in a dark location and your view is not disturbed by trees or buildings. You don’t need any fancy gear like a telescope or binoculars. Just start making your way outside around midnight and find a clear spot away from light and other...
Animal of the Week: Priscilla the Pup
Priscilla is a two month old Lab/Spaniel mix. She was found yesterday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m. on Casey Street. She appeared by herself at a woman’s house. The woman took Priscilla to the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter. “She’s a little scared, that’s why I figured she was probably dumped,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “No one is really going to be looking for her. She’s really shy...
Friday Night Movie!
This weeks Friday Night movie is ‘Hook’! This adventure, comedy, fantasy, and family movie is about how Peter Pan has grown up to be a cut-throat merger and acquisitions lawyer, and is married to Wendy’s granddaughter. Captain Hook kidnaps his children, and Peter returns to Never Land with Tinkerbell. With the help of her and the Lost Boys, he must remember how to be Peter Pan again in order to save his children by...
Mega Lung…from Dr. Oz Show to The Children’s Museum in Commerce
Through a “Tobacco Grant” from Hunt Regional Healthcare, “Mega Lung” is now on permanent display at The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. The 9-ft. tall interactive teaching tool helps children see how the lungs work, the effects of healthy…and unhealthy…lungs, and the impact of lung-related diseases. The only one of it’s kind in the state, the educational walk-through display can also...
120th Anniversary; Hopkins County Courthouse Celebration!
Friday, August 21st, Hopkins County Courthouse is having their 120th Anniversary Celebration! The Celebration starts at 6:00pm. This wonderful celebration includes a variety of activities. These activities include the following: Lectures, Courthouse Tours, Ghost Tours, Genealogical Society involvement; Scavenger Hunt, Fun Run, Courthouse Art Contest and most importantly Re-dedication of the Courthouse! Courthouse History: Celebration...
Ladycats Scrimmage Cumby, Commerce Friday Morning
The Sulphur Springs High School Ladycats Volleyball team scrimmaged against Cumby and Commerce late Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Freshman, JV and Varsity all scrimaged at the same time, with Freshman in the auxilliary gym and JV and Varsity in the main gym. The main gym court was split in half to make two smaller volleyball courts for JV and Varsity. While no scores were kept, the Ladycats played well across all three Ladycats teams....
