Rebirth Juneteenth Pageant 2022 Winners
This year, a summer tradition was revived locally, the African Pride Rebirth of Mister and Miss Juneteenth of Sulphur Springs. Miss Juneteenth 2022 Justice Jones Taking home the crown for 2022 Miss Juneteenth, a category featuring girls ages 11 to 14 years, is Justice Jones. Mr. Juneteenth and Mr. GQ Gentleman of the Year is Kaiden Cork, and first runner up in the 8-10-year-olds division was Sir King Lavendar. Crowned 2022 Lil Miss...
Jay Hodge Chevrolet Awarded 6th Consecutive Mark Of Excellence Award
Jay Hodge Chevrolet on Thursday received Chevrolet’s 2021 Mark of Excellence Award, earned by only 30% of the Chevy dealers across the national annually. While it’s not unheard of for a Chevy vehicle dealer to earn the recognition, to receive the award for six consecutive years, is most remarkable, which distinguishes Jay Hodge Chevrolet from most other dealerships, according to local officials. Jay Hodge Chevy Auto Group...
Dates Set For SSHS New Student Registration
Dates have been set for new students, those who did not attend Sulphur springs ISD in at the end of the 2021-2022 school years and who will be enrolling Sulphur Springs High School for the fall semester, to register for the 2022-2023 school year. front entrance to Sulphur Springs High School, 1200 Connally Street July 1-21 Online Registration Some time between July 1 and July 21, go online to www.ssisd.net, scroll to New Student...
Police Seek Help Identifying, Locating Suspect In Bank Robbery
As of Thursday morning, local authorities had yet to apprehend or identify a suspect in the June 15 Pilgrim Bank robbery, according to police. Sulphur Springs Police and Lake Country Crime Stoppers are asking anyone with video or information to call in tips. The bank robbery reportedly occurred during the noon hour at the South Broadway Street bank. SSPD was notified at 12:55 p.m. June 15, 2022. The suspect was reported to be a...
Chamber Connection – June 15: Digital Advertising Expert Featured At Lunch And Learn
By Butch Burney Small business owners will want to come to our Lunch and Learn, set for Wednesday, June 22, at the upstairs room at Corner Grubhouse, entitled Digital Marketing 101, by April Bliss, founder of Bliss Digital Innovations. We had scheduled April for this workshop in January, but had to postpone it due to COVID. Learn from Digital Advertising Expert April Bliss, who brings her unique perspective as a digital marketing and...
Construction On Bill Bradford Road Overpass Slow Going Due To Road Construction
It’s definitely summer in Texas. Not only is air acrid and humidity so thick you almost swim in it, but road construction abounds. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find a Texas community without some type of road construction — whether on state highways or farm-to-market roads, city streets or county roads —within a stones throw. Construction businesses take advantage of those hot summer months to get as much work done as...
* Updated: Local Authorities Investigating Bank Robbery
** Last updated at 3:27 p.m. June 15, 2022** Local authorities are investigating a bank robbery reported on South Broadway Street Wednesday afternoon. Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the suspect. Sulphur Springs Police Department at approximately 12:55 p.m. June 15, 2022, received notification of what was reported to be a robbery at Pilgrim Bank. The suspect was reported to be a white male,...
10 Fruits For Health
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] With summer upon us, many individuals turn to cool, refreshing fruits to satisfy taste buds. Those with diabetes can benefit from the vitamins and minerals provided by fruits but must be mindful of the carbohydrate counts. Fruits have several health benefits, including reducing the risk of obesity, heart attack,...
Possible Causes For Twisted, Curled Vegetable Leaves
Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County Agent, [email protected]. If the leaves on your vegetable plants are twisted or curled, the problem could be environmental, chemical, or biological. Photo: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Sometimes, all the leaves on a plant are twisted or curled; sometimes only new growth has symptoms while older leaves are normal. Damage may...
Digital License Plates Are Now Available For Commercial Fleets in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas – Everything is going digital these days – even license plates! Eligible commercial fleet owners now have the option to put a high-tech tool on the back of their vehicles. Digital license plates can add a new level of convenience, safety, and security to fleet management. NEWS RELEASE – Tuesday, June 14, 2022 State law authorizes the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) to offer digital license plates to government...
