Ladybug, Ladybug … 450 Of 5,000 Species Are Native To North America
Submitted By Phyllis Kitten, Hopkins County Master Gardener Are there ladybugs flying around your house? Maybe inside as well? It may feel like an invasion. Where do all the ladybugs come from? They seem to be everywhere in the fall. Are they a sign of a harsh winter to come? Are they bringing good luck? Adult lady beetle eating aphids. (Photo: Pat Porter) Ladybugs are actually beetles, not bugs. And, while they are sometimes called...
SSHS Jazz Band Gearing Up For 2021 Christmas Tour
The Sulphur Springs Jazz Band is gearing up for a busy week, with seven performances – four public performances and three private performances – over a 10-day period as part of the 2021 Wildcat Jazz Christmas Tour. The Jazz Band will begin spreading holiday joy at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, during Christmas in the Park at Hopkins County Historical Society’s Heritage Park. The band will travel downtown Dec. 7 for an 11 a.m....
Both Basketball Teams in Action on Tuesday Game Day
Tuesday, Nov. 30 is a good day for Wildcats and Lady cats basketball. Both teams will be in action, with the men at home taking on Rockwall and the women making the trip south to Canton to take on the Lady Eagles. Coach Brandon Shaver’s varsity squad has been on a tear since their season began; the Wildcats come in to Tuesday’s home contest 5-0, looking to make it six straight wins if they can get the victory over Rockwall...
If Approved, Grant Would Allow City To Include Wish List In New Senior Citizens Center Design
A Texas Community Resiliency Program grant from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs would allow the City of Sulphur Springs to not only enlarge the new Senior Citizens Center building to be constructed on 301 Oak Ave., but if fully funded at the requested amount, would include all wish list items for the new facility, according to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. Sign for the current Senior Citizens Center,...
Police Department Phone System Down
Currently, Sulphur Springs Police Department’s phone system is down, including 911. Anyone who has an emergency in the city of Sulphur Springs should call the Hopkins County Sheriffs Office at 903-885-2768 for assistance, SSPD Chief Jason Ricketson said at 11:20 a.m. Nov. 30, 2021. Sulphur Springs Police Department
Things To Keep In Mind Before Starting Livestock Enterprises
Rural areas in Texas are being rapidly developed and urbanized. Many urban dwellers want to escape to the country to live a quiet, peaceful life or enjoy recreational opportunities on their own land. As a result, large tracts in rural areas are being divided into properties of 5 to 100 acres; many are fewer than 20 acres. New rural landowners almost always want to maintain or obtain an ad valorem tax exemption, which is most often...
No Friday COVID Vaccine Clinics Offered On Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve At CMFH-SS
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CMFH-SS, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 30, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Flu Shots: Do not Delay, Get Yours Today! Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 105 Medical Plaza. We welcome walk-ins or by appointment; to schedule call 903.885.3181....
County Road 4734 Disturbance Results In DWI And Stalking Charges
A County Road 4734 disturbance compliant resulted in DWI and stalking charges for a Sulphur Springs man, according to arrest reports. Toby Buie Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance on County Road 4734, where a man was reported to be intoxicated and possibly discharging a firearm at a residence. While en route to the address, deputies spotted a vehicle fitting the description the man was alleged to...
Argumentative Como Woman Allegedly Concealed Drug Paraphernalia
An argumentative Como woman arrested after drug paraphernalia was found in her car ended up being charged with tampering with evidence after jail staff discovered she had also concealed drug paraphernalia in a body cavity. Early Monday morning, a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man was also arrested at the location just before midnight Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, for public intoxication. Concealed Drug Paraphernalia Maegan Deleyn Strawn...
Fitness Court Slab Latest Step In Pacific Park Improvements
The latest step in the Pacific Park improvements is the setting of the fitness court slab. The slab was in place Monday morning, Nov. 29, 2021. It is required to set for 28 days before any additional work is possible, according to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. With the new Grays Community Building complete and open to the public, the fitness court slab is the latest step in the Pacific Park improvement project. Assistant...




