Windshield stickers for vehicle inspections will be going away as of March 1
Windshield stickers for vehicle inspections will be going away as of March 1. The inspections will still be necessary. I talked about the change with Hopkins County Tax Assessor-Collector Debbie Jenkins and her longtime Chief Deputy Clerk in the Motor Vehicle Division Teresa Palmer. Ms. Jenkings speaks first. [pb_vidembed title=”” caption=”” url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhbWi-iqb3c”...
Sulphur Springs Adult Leadership Class’s Project for the Old Pool Site
Once again this year’s Sulphur Springs Adult Leadership Class has come up with a project to enhance the City of Sulphur Springs. With the City Swimming Pool being demolished, the Adult Leadership Class has a project to put in its place. Don Julian visits with City Manager Marc Maxwell. [pb_vidembed title=”” caption=”” url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j090X0gp7Dw” type=”yt”...
Citizen of the Year and Woman of the Year, will highlight the 89th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet
The annual presentation of awards, including Citizen of the Year and Woman of the Year, will highlight the 89th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. This year’s banquet theme is A Winter Spectacular.
Business is Booming!!
Business is brisk at Danna’s Florist Friday as floral arrangements are being assembled as quickly as the orders are coming in. The deliveries were flying out the door as well as customers were waiting patiently for carry out orders. Certainly, there has been NO procrastination from any guys stopping by to pick up flowers for their Valentine. In talking with owner, Danna Bain, she said sales have been tremendous this year,...
Sulphur Springs High School Blue Blazes Drill Team’s Little Drill Clinic is coming up Saturday
The annual Little Drill Clinic hosted by the Sulphur Springs High School Blue Blazes Drill Team is coming up Saturday, February 21 in the High School Gym. It’s designed for girls from pre-K to sixth grade. Cost to attend is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Blue Blazes Director Christie McCullough says girls will learn techniques and a routine, will get a snack, will play games, will make crafts and will have their picture made...
Tom Sellers Named Texas Tech Alumni Association President
Tom Sellers was recently named President of the National Board of the Texas Tech Alumni Association. Sellers said he was honored and humbled. Sellers was elected to the 30-member board six years ago. He’ll serve a one-year term and then an additional year as Past President. Sellers said the Tech Alumni Association has a membership of about 30,000. Sellers said Lubbock is much bigger than his hometown Sulphur Springs but he said...
Jail Project Under Budget, Sales Tax Bill Moves Forward
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom says a bill is ready to be filed in Austin to allow the county to fund its’ $16-million jail project with an increase in local sales tax. State Senator Bob Hall will present the bill in the Senate and then State Representative Dan Flynn will do so in the House. Judge Newsom says the project is now only 11 days behind schedule despite 21 bad weather days and should still be finished in October....
Hopkins County Environmental Issues
The Hopkins County Environmental Committee works closely with schools throughout the county. I talked about that with two members of the Environmental Committee, AgriLife Extension Agent Dr. Mario Villarino and also Yvonne McDaniel. [pb_vidembed title=”” caption=”” url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJYxLF3zuf8″ type=”yt” w=”640″ h=”480″]
SS Dodge Donates $5000.00 to MADD
Jeff Shelton, the General Manager of Sulphur Springs Dodge presents a check for $5000.00 to the local chapter of MADD. Top row in pickup: Left to Right: Sgt. Eddie Moon, SSPD, Deputy Kelly Wiser, Daryl McAllister, S. S. Dodge, Chris Ford, S S Dodge Standing Left to Right: James Hulen, April Landers, Linda Galligher, Kimberly Gerald, Lisa Sawyer, Becky Hicks, Jeff Shelton, S. S. Dodge, Autumn Henson, S.S. Dodge, Leslie Watson, Exec....
Downtown Business News, Vol. 1
Sherry Cotton, continuing a family tradition, has opened the Potato House at 204 Connally. Steve and Carrie Nuckolls have purchased Everything Unique and are in process of rebuilding the store fronts. The entrance on Gilmer is open while the front is being renovated. John Heilman reports that work will begin soon on the two store fronts on the east side of Davis St, across from Muddy Jakes. When complete, it will be the new home of...
