Supreme Court Order Overturns Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court today (Friday, June 24, 2022) issued an order to overturn Roe v. Wade, the case that made abortion constitutionally legal 50 years ago. US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland According to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Justice Department will work to protect and advance reproductive freedom. The agency will protect providers and those seeking abortions in states where it is legal, but will stand by...
Sulphur Springs Native Verifies Missile System Pre-Fire Checks Aboard USS Benfold
Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Zachary G. Whitley of Sulphur Springs, Texas, aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthur Rosen) PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2022) — Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Zachary G. Whitley of Sulphur Springs, Texas, verifies all Vertical Missile System (VLS) pre-fire checks aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS...
Upcoming Senior Citizens Center Events: Medicare Choices Class, 42 Tournament
If your age 55 or older and looking for something to do, be sure to stop by the Senior Citizens Center. There’s always something going on there, from activities and fitness exercises to valuable educational sessions. In addition to special annual favorites and special events, there are weekly and monthly programs offered as well. Medicare Information Session This Friday, June, 24, at 11 a.m. “Medicare Choices with the...
After Hours Mixer, Stew Logo Contest Deadline and Baby Benefit Deadlines Approaching
Chamber Connection – June 22 By Butch Burney You won’t want to miss the Chamber’s Business After Hours at CPI, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, at their offices at 906 North Hillcrest Drive. Calvin will have food and drinks for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a member of the Chamber or not, come on for one of the best networking events. Stew Logo Contest It’s not too late to enter the logo contest for the 53rd Annual Hopkins...
Fire Up The Grill For National Grilling Month
By Johanna Hicks, Texas Cooperative Extension, Family and Community Health Agent in Hopkins County, [email protected] My family recently enjoyed gathering to celebrate Fathers’ Day. We fired up the grill and cooked a delicious meal – fish caught from the Galveston Bay and fresh zucchini from our garden. Our neighbors also gathered around on their back porch to cook outdoors. Ahh, the smell of grilling filled the air! outdoor...
SSISD Offers Summer School, Day Camps, Sports Camps And Food Program
It may officially be summer, but Sulphur Springs ISD campuses are still abuzz with activity. From summer school and the summer meal program to day camps, athletic camps and 2022-2023 planning, several SSISD campuses are still being utilized. SSISD logo Administrators are working to finish filling staff rosters, enrolling students at designated locations and times, and working to have things ready for the start of classes in August....
New Slate Of Officers Appointed To City Boards
2 Recently Elected City Councilmen, Mayor, Pro Tem, New Planning & Zoning Committee Member Administered Oath This week, Twila Gill took the oath of office for her new position on the City of Sulphur Springs Planning & Zoning Commission. She is among the new slate of officers appointed this month to serve on city board, two recently elected City Councilmen and recently reorganized City Council officers. Sulphur Springs...
*Updated: Emergency Sirens Will NOT Be Tested Today
Emergency sirens were originally scheduled to be tested in Sulphur Springs today, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management at noon. However, due to the National Weather Service’s current prediction of potential cloud cover and showers and thunderstorms into the afternoon, city officials have decided to delay the test until a day when the weather is predicted to be clear and sunny, with no potential...
Tips To Help Weather Texas’ Extreme Summer Heat And Humidity
By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Earlier in the week, I had the chance to visit a beef rancher early in the morning. Before the visit a request to get together early took me a bit as a surprise, but after few minutes I agreed with him because it is “getting really hot outside.” Knowing each other for several years now, I was glad to...
Unemployment Up In May 2022 Across The State, Including In Hopkins, Surrounding Counties
Seasonally unadjusted unemployment as a whole was up slightly across the state in May 2022, including in the 9-County Northeast Texas Workforce Development Area, which includes Hopkins County. Texas & Northeast Texas WDA In fact, the Northeast Texas WDA’s 4.1% unemployment rate is slightly higher than the overall state average of 3.8% last month, according to the Local Area Unemployment Statistics reported for May 2022 on...
