1,061 Ballots Cast During First Week Of Early Voting
After one full week of early voting, 1,061 ballots had been cast in the March 3, 20202 Republican and Democratic Party Primary Elections, according to the official totals posted by the early voting judges. Of those, 924 had been cast in the Republican Primary and 137 in the Democratic Primary at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24. In the Democratic Primary, 23 voters had cast ballots by 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 19, the second day of voting. That number had...
Artwork Of 3 SSHS Students To Be Featured March 3-21 In TVAA Showcase At UTD
The artwork of three Sulphur Springs students will be featured at The University of Texas-Dallas next month. The art will be among approximately 150 pieces selected from those entered in the Texas Visual Arts Association 2020 High School Competition. Colored pencil and acrylic artwork of SSHS student Callie Harvey “The Texas Visual Arts Association holds one of the most competitive art shows in the state each year at UTD,”...
High Point Re-plat Request Approved By Hopkins County Commissioners Court
Lakes Regional Community Center Board Appointment Tabled Hopkins County Commissioners Court had a full agenda Monday. They approved two items regarding solar panels, a resolution regarding related to a proposed solar farm, a re-plat request, line item transfer and received the annual audit. Decision on a proposed board appointment was tabled, however. Replat Request Steve Hudson addresses the Commissioners Court A request was made for...
Wildcats Basketball Team Cranks Up the Offense In 78-55 Win Over Lufkin In Bi-District Monday
The Lufkin Panthers had no answer for the offense of Wildcats senior Sadaidriene Day Day Hall who scored 34 points in the Wildcats 78-55 bi-district win at Tyler Junior College Monday night, February 24. As a sign of things to come, Hall opened the game with a long three-point basket. Hall had 6 first quarter points, 9 points in the second quarter, 8 points in the third quarter and then capped things off with an 11 point fourth...
CTE: EMT Class Offered At Sulphur Springs High School
At Sulphur Springs High School 270 students are involved in the health science programs, more than any other offered. To give as many students as possible a leg up when it comes to career training, the school works to offer as many opportunities and courses as possible. Students for a few years have had the opportunity, after successfully completing course work, to test to become a Certified Nurse Assistant or a Certified Medical...
SSPD: 2 Sulphur Springs Residents Jailed For Burglary
Police arrested two Sulphur Springs residents Sunday afternoon for alleged involvement in a home burglary, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officers Adrian Pruitt and Cameron Robinson reported responding after 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the 400 block of Hinnant Street in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the alleged victim and several other people, including the two males, according to arrest...
Calling All Ladies Over 60! Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant and Tea is June 5,6
Karon Weatherman’s dream of a Pageant for the Senior ladies of Hopkins County came true when the first one was held in 2010. Since then, the Pageant has marked a time to celebrate the contribution, vibrancy and inner beauty of the senior woman, and to celebrate the changing image of aging. If you know a gracious and talented senior lady who is lovely inside and out, please encourage her to enter the Pageant! It is free to enter,...
Feb. 24 Commissioners Court Agenda Includes Annual Audit, Solar Maintenance Contract
In addition to routine matters, Hopkins County Commissioners Court will be asked Monday to consider three items related to solar panels and energy, a platting request, the annual audit, and appointing a representative to community board. Hopkins County Commissioners Court The outside audit performed by Rutledge, Crain & Company, PC, is to be presented for approval of the Commissioners Court during the 9 a.m. meeting. A request has...
Meal A Day Menu Feb. 24-28, 2020
Monday — Chicken Pot Pie, Butter Beans and Pickled Beets Tuesday — BBQ Rope Sausage, Macaroni and Cheese, Malibu Vegetables and a Roll Wednesday — Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans and a Roll Thursday — Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Broccoli, Candied Baby Carrots and a Roll Friday — Chili Cheese Dogs, Cole Slaw and Chips
