CPKC Holiday Express Stops in Sulphur Springs in 2023
November 8, 2023 – The 2023 CPKC Holiday Express, (formerly knows at KCS) will stop in Sulphur Springs Texas this year. This holiday favorite will stop on the railway near Pacific Park. The train will arrive here on December 6th at 4 p.m. The Holiday Express train will make 20 public stops across CPKC’s network in Louisiana, Missouri and Texas. The festive six-car Holiday Express train with intricate displays inside and out will...
SSISD Wildcats Face the Carter Cowboys Friday Night
November 8, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs Wildcats travel to Mesquite, TX Friday to face the Carter Cowboys of Oak Cliff at a neutral stadium. The SS Wildcats are 8-2 and the Cowboys are 7-4. This is a Playoff Game. Click here for a map and directions to E.H. Hanby Stadium in Mesquite, TX. Game Starts at 7:30PM. You can listen live on KSST AM 1230.
TxDOT’S Push to End 23 Years of Fatalities on Texas Roads
Roadway crashes have claimed at least one life every day for more than 20 years AUSTIN – It almost happened. The long and heartbreaking 23-year streak of daily deaths on Texas highways almost ended. Almost. On one day in February, Texas experienced a single traffic fatality – well below the average of 12 roadway deaths that occur daily on roadways statewide. While fewer fatalities is worth noting, the sad fact remains that the...
Economic Forecaster Dr. Ray Perryman is Returning for the Economic Outlook Conference
Mark your calendars now for December 12, 11:30-1:00. Renowned analyst and economic forecaster Dr. Ray Perryman is returning for the Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Civic Center, sponsored by the Sulphur Springs EDC. Tickets are $25 and include a catered lunch. Tickets available through the Hopkins County Chamber, 903-885-6515. Dr. Ray Perryman is President and CEO of The Perryman Group, an economic research and...
Chamber Connection for November 7
Chamber Connection – Nov. 7By Butch Burney Get an inside look at next year’s economic forecast with Dr. Ray Perryman. The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation are happy to announce that Dr. Ray Perryman, a renowned economist, will be headlining the Economic Outlook Conference scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Perryman was a regular...
Trading Post for November 7, 2023
Honeywell True Hepa Bedroom Air Cleaner Model 13520. Comes with 3 charcoal filters, like new. $90 Rainbow D4C SE canister vacuum system with the power nozzle Aqua mate and Special Accessory Pack, like new $249. 903 335 8249 red and black air stepper climber machine barely used. Stepper Climber Fitness Machine, Air Stair Climber Stepper Machine, Cardio Training Step Climber Machine Adjustable Fitness Exercise Machine for picture text...
Winnsboro Animal Shelter Pet of the Week
November 7, 2023 – Meet Honey, the pet of the week at the Winnsboro Animal Shelter.
Be The Service Providing Free Thanksgiving Meals
November 7, 2023 – Do you need a FREE Thanksgiving Meal, or know of someone who does? Be The Service is here to help. Be The Service is an annual event sponsored by local churches right here in Hopkins County. Join us Saturday, November 18th as we give out 1,000 thanksgiving meals to those who are in need consisting of a Turkey and all the fixings. Distribution starts at 10AM and runs until 1PM. Come to the Sulphur Springs High...
VFW Chili Contest This Saturday November 11
Come join us for our inaugural VFW Chili Cookoff! Event starts at 8am and judging is at 1pm. $50 entry fee with a 2lb minimum. Everyone is welcome! 1st place $500 and a sponsorship to the state chili cookoff2nd place $2503rd place $100Any non food vendors are welcome to rent a spot as well for more information call (903)885-4666
Is Good Turf Worth the Effort? From Master Gardener David Wall
Many debate the need for quality turf or grass in their yard. While it’s true the EPA reports an average lawn consumes about 10,000 gallons of water over and above rainfall, and a lawn mower operating for one hour equals the amount of pollution emitted by a car driven for about 20miles, there are many benefits. For example, turf saves energy by staying 30 to 40 degrees cooler than bare soil and 50+ degrees cooler than streets, helping...
