Justin Haire Signs Letter of Intent with Dallas Baptist University Patriots
Nov11

Justin Haire Signs Letter of Intent with Dallas Baptist University Patriots

Wildcats senior basketball players Justin Haire, a four-year member of the Wildcats varsity basketball team, signed a letter of intent Wednesday, Nov. 10 to play basketball at the next level at Dallas Baptist University.  Haire is the son of Jason and Traci Haire. Haire said he met the coaching staff of the Patriots a few years ago when DBU recruited former Wildcat and current sophomore at the university Cameron Kahn. The senior said...

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2 Critical Care Paramedics, Flight Medics Receive Lifesaver Award From Parkland
Nov11

2 Critical Care Paramedics, Flight Medics Receive Lifesaver Award From Parkland

Two critical care paramedics received an award Wednesday from Parkland Health and Hospital system for their work, which not only saved a life but also saved the patient’s limb as well. Dudley Wilcoxson, trauma EMS liaison for Parkland Health & Hospital System presents EMS Lifesaver Recogntion to Hopkins County EMS critical care paramedics Corey Coker and Chris Johnson Dudley Wilcoxson, trauma EMS liaison for Parkland Health...

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SSISD Education Foundation To Be Submitted As Potential Charity For Hopkins County Jury Duty Reimbursement Donations
Nov11

SSISD Education Foundation To Be Submitted As Potential Charity For Hopkins County Jury Duty Reimbursement Donations

Hopkins Energy LLC Agreement Amended By 1 Year, Stampede Solar Road Maintenance Agreement Granted Sulphur Springs ISD Education Foundation was approved to be submitted to the list of charities to which Hopkins County jurors may donate their daily reimbursement for jury service. Hopkins County Commissioners Court also amended and restated a 381 agreement with Hopkins Energy LLC, a road maintenance agreement with Stampeed Solar Project...

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1st Annual Chili and Fried Chicken Contest Set for Nov 19, 20 at Pacific Park
Nov11

1st Annual Chili and Fried Chicken Contest Set for Nov 19, 20 at Pacific Park

Registration deadline to cook was November 10. Serving will begin at 11am after judging.For more details phone Johnny Wright at 903-348-1009.

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SSHS Wildcat Threatre’s 2021 Fall Production, The SpongeBob Musical, Debuts Nov. 11
Nov10

SSHS Wildcat Threatre’s 2021 Fall Production, The SpongeBob Musical, Debuts Nov. 11

The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre will present the critically-acclaimed, Tony award-winning “The SpongeBob Musical” at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 and Nov. 13, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 14, at the SSHS Auditorium (at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.) Sulphur Springs Elementary and High School will get a preview of Act 1 of the play Friday, a little taste of to whet the appetite for the full program offered two...

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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Earns 5th Consecutive ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Nov10

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Earns 5th Consecutive ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 10, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, MS, Senior Market DevelopmentCHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur [email protected] CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction...

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Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Funding For Truck Tires
Nov10

Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Funding For Truck Tires

Funds From Scrap Metal Deposited At Precinct Barns Benefits County’s 11 VFDs The 11 county volunteer fire departments received funding for tires for their apparatus this week from Hopkins County Commissioners. Each department received $2,000 to apply toward tire purchases at the county rate from an area vendor, thanks to scrap metal turned in by each commissioners. The county commissioners previously agreed to further help the...

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Chamber Connection – Nov. 10: After Hours Mixer, Lighted  Parade, CASA Fundraiser, Turkey Trot On Tap
Nov10

Chamber Connection – Nov. 10: After Hours Mixer, Lighted Parade, CASA Fundraiser, Turkey Trot On Tap

Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo Sulphur Springs Texas By Butch Burney I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2022 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses.  They include historical information as well all things to...

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Blue Santa Sign Up, Toy Drive Have Begun Online
Nov10

Blue Santa Sign Up, Toy Drive Have Begun Online

Donations Accepted In Blue Barrels, During Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Toy Drive, By Scanning QR Code The annual Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County Blue Santa sign up has begun online. The blue barrels are going out this week to businesses and other locations around the county as part of the annual Blue Santa toy drive. Toys are needed this year like never before, according to program organizers. Blue Santa, coordinated by local law enforcement...

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Residential Search Yields Xanax Bars, THC Wax, Marijuana, Pistol
Nov09

Residential Search Yields Xanax Bars, THC Wax, Marijuana, Pistol

Five Others Jailed On Controlled Substance, Related Charges A residential search yielded Xanax bars, THC wax, marijuana and a pistol Monday afternoon, resulting in one arrest. At least five others have also been arrested on controlled substance and related charges from Friday, Nov. 4- Tuesday morning, Nov. 9, 2021. Main Street Search Warrant Marc Oneill Hutchings Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit assisted police...

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