Dinner Bell Menu for August 3, 2022
Jul31

Dinner Bell Menu for August 3, 2022

John and Mary Heilman are the Community Partners for this week’s meal. They are a repeat sponsor. For their support we are extremely grateful!!! GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church starting around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Ham Mexican Hominy Fried Cabbage Buttered French Bread Slices Garden Salad Dream Bars...

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Suddenlink Officially Becomes Optimum Aug. 1 — What The Business Reports That Will Mean For Customers
Jul30

Suddenlink Officially Becomes Optimum Aug. 1 — What The Business Reports That Will Mean For Customers

Customers of Suddenlink cable, internet or phone service over the past few years have seen some changes in service, including the Altice name. Suddenlink has announced that the company officially becomes Optimum Aug. 1, 2022. For the near future, what that means for customers is that the name and place to log in are changing. Account numbers will remain the same and most customers will remain the same and customers should be able to...

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Meet the Teacher at Little Lambs Parent’s Day Out
Jul29

Meet the Teacher at Little Lambs Parent’s Day Out

The Little Lambs Parent’s Day Out program at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sulphur Springs is hosting a Meet The Teacher Event Friday July 29th, 2022. The events runs from 4:30 to 6:30. You can leave your little lamb, ages birth to 5 years of age, with Sara and her staff on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There is a waiting list for some age ranges, but openings are available. The 2022/2023 program starts officially on August...

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SSHS Wildcat Band Preparing To Soar Into 2022-2023 Marching Season
Jul29

SSHS Wildcat Band Preparing To Soar Into 2022-2023 Marching Season

The student athletes, athletic and administrative staff aren’t the ones hard at work on campus. The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band members and staff are hitting the practice field in the late July heat, hard at work on music that will allow the musicians to soar into the 2022-2023 season. SSHS Wildcat Band students stepping in small groups (without instruments) Friday, July 29, 2022, in readiness for the 2022-2023...

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Parents of Cumby High School Volleyball And Cross Country Team Members Asked Attend July 28 Meeting
Jul28

Parents of Cumby High School Volleyball And Cross Country Team Members Asked Attend July 28 Meeting

CISD FFA Plans Back To School Bash, Class of 2023 Hold Pain Your Own parking Spot Fundraiser, Cheerleaders Offer Spirit Wear For Fans With school only 2 weeks away, Cumby ISD students, staff and friends will want to make note of several upcoming activities and dates. Parents of Cumby High School Volleyball and Cross Country teams are asked to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, in the new gym in readiness for the season....

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Como-Pickton Cheer Squads Earn Bid To Nationals, All American Nominations
Jul28

Como-Pickton Cheer Squads Earn Bid To Nationals, All American Nominations

Como-Pickton cheer squads earned honors at competition earlier this month, including All American nominations, and bids to nationals. Eagle Mascots also were recognized at the cheer event. Como-Pickton High School Cheerleading squad The CPHS Varsity Cheerleaders won an award for most improved squad, received a superior rating on their Band Chant, an excellent rating on their Game Day material, and a Spirit Stick. The squad also earned...

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Church Garage Sale in Emory
Jul28

Church Garage Sale in Emory

We are raising money for our new church construction. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Emory, Texas is holding a garage sale today through Saturday, July 30 from 8 AM to 4 PM. Come check out lots of women’s and men’s clothing and shoes, children’s items, housewares and bedding, and new fishing tackle. Find us at 551 E. FM 2795, Emory, TX (off Hwy. 515)

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Sulphur Bluff ISD Begins Class Aug. 8, And, After 2 Weeks Will Have 4 Days of Classes Weekly
Jul28

Sulphur Bluff ISD Begins Class Aug. 8, And, After 2 Weeks Will Have 4 Days of Classes Weekly

Sulphur Bluff ISD will begin classes on Aug. 8 this year, and after 2 weeks will be trying something new — classes will only be held 4 days a week after that. That’s right, students will not report for classes nor will buses run on Fridays after the second week of school. School officials in the spring held an informational presentation for parents, then in March asked SBISD families to complete an online survey to share their...

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Northeast Texas WDA Unemployment Rates Rose In June 2022, But Remain Lower Than June 2021 Rates
Jul27

Northeast Texas WDA Unemployment Rates Rose In June 2022, But Remain Lower Than June 2021 Rates

Unemployment in Northeast Texas Workforce Development area rose for the second consecutive month, but the June 2022 unemployment rates were still below June 2021 unemployment rates for all nine counties in the WDA. Franklin and Hopkins continued in June 2022 to have the lowest unemployment rates in NETWDA and both county’s 3.5% unemployment rates are still below the overall state unemployment rate of 4.4% for June 2022,...

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2022-2023 Back To School Events Planned At SSHS
Jul27

2022-2023 Back To School Events Planned At SSHS

The Sulphur Springs High School principal’s office today announced several back to school events planned to get SSHS students ready for the 2022-2023 school year. Events begin next week, and classes will begin on Aug. 17, 2022. Sulphur Springs High School main entrance First, SSHS administration reminds that all students should be verified in Skyward, making the new school year ready to roll. Any who have not verified and...

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