Try Growing Peanuts in Containers
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Peanut plants are somewhat unique in that they flower like a traditional vegetable plant but instead of producing their “fruit” above ground, they send what are called pegs down into the dirt to produce their nuts below ground. Traditionally, peanuts are grown only in areas with long summers, such as the deep south. The time from seed-to-harvest which is normally at least 20-150 days,...
Carry The Load walk set to continue through Sulphur Springs Saturday at EMS Station
Carry The Load is coming to the Hopkins County EMS Central Station. It is a non profit organization with the mission to provide active ways to honor and remember the nation’s heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by military, veterans, first responders and their families. The goals are: To raise awareness of those who sacrifice for us daily by providing Americans active ways to remember, honor, and celebrate them. To...
Dr. Deana Steeber Hired As Sulphur Springs ISD New Superintendent
May 25, 2023 – Sulphur Springs ISD School Board has officially hired Dr. Deana Steeber as the new superintendent during a special board meeting, Thursday May 25, 2023. During this meeting board president Craig Roberts announced that the board would consider hiring Dr. Deana Steeber, and she was quickly voted in unanimously. Board President Craig Roberts also presented to Dr. Steeber her own name plate that will sit on the board...
Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant Contestants
May 25, 2023 – The 2023 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant is about to be underway as the 10 contestants have been named and preparation for the event can begin. These lovely contestants are as follow: The pageant will be held June 3rd at the Civic center, located on 1200 Houston St, at 6pm. There will be tea on June 2nd at 1 pm for contestants, former queens, judges, and all parties involved in the pageant.
Plans Underway for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 4th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation has scheduled the Designer Handbag Bingo for Thursday, August 3. Sponsorships are available now while reserved tables for 8 will go on sale June 24, and individual tickets will be available on July 1. Last year, this event sold out in record time. “We expect tickets to go quickly, so those wishing to play will want to make their reservations as soon as they...
SSISD Healthy Summer Meals For Kids
May 25, 2023 – SSISD will be hosting a Summer Food Service Program for all children under the age of 18 years old and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years of age. Free breakfast and lunch will be served for all children eligible for the program. District enrollment is not required and no application is needed. Summer Feeding locations are: Bowie Primary, 1400 Mockingbird Ln., from June 5 – July 6...
Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver Heading to Lake Travis
Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver has accepted the position as Head Basketball Coach at Lake Travis High School. Coach Shaver continued a basketball culture set forth by his predecessor Clark Cipoletta in Sulphur Springs as Head Wildcats Coach for the past two seasons. He had a record of 59-18 overall as Wildcats Coach. His teams captured back-to-back district championships, including an undefeated one in 2022-23. Coach...
Wildcats Golf Gets 3rd at State Meet
Wildcats golf ended their season at the state meet Monday and Tuesday, May 22-23 in Kingsland, where Sulphur Springs came up big in third. It is the first time since 2015 men’s golf has qualified for state, and the Wildcats did not disappoint. Coach Jeremy DeLorge is very happy with his team’s results. “This year was definitely one of full success,” the Sulphur Springs golf coach said. “The guys were...
Fatal Car Crashes Surging In Texas
May 24, 2023 – Within the past few months several car crashes have had unfortunate fatal outcomes. Several of these unfortunate crashes involve occupants who are not wearing their seat belts. Our condolences to those who have lost a loved one during this time due to crashes. Sgt. Adam Albritton of the Texas Department of Public Safety spoke out about the recent incline in crash fatalities “Just in the East Texas area alone we’ve...
UIL Academics Awards and Results
Students Abigail Bautista, Nathan Bilyeau, Betzy Chacon, Artesia Cheak, Asia Chen, Austin Crump, CraigDraper, Celeste Hernandez, Camila Hidalgo, Payton Hooks, Alyssa Isonhood, Crawford Johnson, Jessi Li, Alexis McCoy, Lausen Ost, Alfredo Renteria, Jaya Smith, Alan Tellez, Jordan VanWinkle, Alexis Villarino, Kami White, Addisyn Wall, and Aiden Woodard all competed at the 2023 UIL State Academic competition and faired very well. Lexi...
