SSISD Summer Food Service
Veronica Arnold is the new Director of Food Service for SSISD. She succeeds Rikki Elliott who held the position for 41 years. Her first duty was the Summer Food Service, which is in full swing now. The SSISD Summer Food Service Program is a USDA-sponsored program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. It is served in the cafeteria of Sulphur Springs Elementary School at 829 Bell Street. Meals are served four days each...
Hopkins-Rains County Students Attend Esteemed Youth Leadership Conference
While others spent time at the beach, pool or simply hanging out with friends, Hopkins-Rains County students learned about buisness and free enterprise. Sylvia Feijen of Saltillo and Sheyenne Mitchell of North Hopkins attended this year’s Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Annual Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) at Tarleton State University from June 13-17, to gain a leg up in the path to their dreams. “YLC is an excellent...
How To Keep Your Plants Alive During The Hot Summer!
If you want moderate summers try Minnesota, but this is Texas, and every summer is as hot as it can be. Don’t give up on your pretty plants, help them out and keep them alive all summer long. Here is a few helpful tips to keep your plants alive all summer: When it comes to summer, your potted plants are by far the most susceptible to heat. While other plants can distribute heat throughout the surrounding ground, potted plants...
Triston Pullen, Director
With roots in the Reilly Springs community of Hopkins County, Texas and a strong background in theater from Sulphur Springs High School, Triston Pullen left for college two years ago right after high school graduation. He selected a major in Theater Direction at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, and took on minors in acting and in technical theater with emphasis on stage set and light design. Back home in Hopkins County this...
Alliance Bank Sponsors Watermelon Eating Contest
July 2nd is the day the 2016 Watermelon Eating Contest sponsored by Alliance Bank. The contest will start at 6:30 p.m. on Celebration Plaza prior to the Independence Day Concert. The Rules and Regulations Below: All hands must remain behind the back during the contest. Each competitor will be assigned a quarter of watermelon and will have one minute to consume it down to the rind. The winner will be the first person to finish their...
First Ice Cream Freeze-Off of the Summer
JOHN AND MARY ELLEN LITTLE, FIRST PLACE WINNERS WITH STRAWBERRY SWIRL Summer officially began on June 20. What better way to stay cool and celebrate than with your favorite homemade ice cream? That’s just what happened at the Sr’s Center on Tuesday June 21. Sixteen freezers of homemade ice cream were entered in a Freeze-Off organized by Karon Weatherman. Almost 100 senior citizens and family members lined up with...
Winnsboro Police Department Report 6-13-2016 to 6-19-2016
Mckenzie, Robert, 33 years of age, of Ft. Worth, was arrested on 6-13-2016 on two Wood County warrants. Lewers, Amanda, 34 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-14-2016 for driving while license invalid with previous convictions. Sebring, Kimberly, 44 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 6-14-2016 for assault by contact family/household. Drennan, Chelsie, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested 6-18-2016 for unlawful...
2016 Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday, June 18th, 2016, the annual Juneteenth Celebration was held at Pacific Park. To kick-off the celebration, a parade was held at 10:30 am and was follow by a day of fun games and food. The Parade Marshall this year was Mrs. Guyeula Watson, Mrs. Watson was a long time educator in the community along with her husband Tommy Watson. Both were exemplary educators, church leaders, and pillars of the community. The Sulphur...
VBS Kick Off In The Park!
The M.L.K. Church of Christ invites you to the VBS fun day in the park! The Kick Off is this Saturday June 25, 2016 at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs, TX. The fun starts at 10 a.m. everyone come put and bring all your family and friends for a fun time! The theme is “It’s Not About Me” which is evidence by the week’s verse of Matthew 16:24. VBS is from June 27-29, 2016, 7 p.m. nightly at the M.L.K Church of...
Symphony League Marks 25th Anniversary of Independence Day Celebration; Street Closures Announced
Marking their 25th year celebrating Independence Day, the Sulphur Springs Symphony League will host the Annual Independence Day Celebration Concert and Fireworks display on Saturday, July 2 at 7:45 p.m. on Celebration Square. Guests will be able to show up at anytime as prior events will be taking place throughout the day. This will be the largest free concert in Hopkins County, averaging 1,500 locals and travelers each year. Be on...
