Sheriff’s Posse, DEA Host National Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day April 27
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse, in conjunction with the DEA will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. A national take-back day, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical...
Dr. Mark Miller Celebrated At Retirement Reception
Dr. Mark Miller takes time to enjoy friends, family, colleagues and patients during the reception held Friday in honor of his upcoming retirement, after about 54 years in medicine, the majority of which have been in Sulphur Springs. After more than 53 years of serving others Dr. W. Mark Miller is retiring from medicine. The physician moved to Sulphur Spring in 1970, and says he’s “thankful for all the years I’ve been able...
Enrollment Open For Basic Peace Officer Class Starting April 29 in Sulphur Springs
A Basic Peace Officer Course will be offered through East Texas Police Academy from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday starting April 29 and continuing for about 7 months at Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center. Enrollment in the class is still open, and those attending should note there will be a physical fitness component. Cadets will be required to dress in uniforms and to attend a few special training sessions on weekends as...
Hearts of Life Presents Josh For Adoption
MEET JOSH Josh, a 10-month-old puppy, is available for adoption from Hearts of Life Animal Rescue. Josh is approximately 10 months old. He will be fairly large when he is full grown. His fur is soft and slightly fluffy, and his personality is full throttle puppy. He will need a lot of toys, love, patience and some training to fit your lifestyle. Josh’s adoption fee is $100, which includes current vaccinations, rabies shot and...
Saltillo One Act Play Advancing to Area Contest at Grayson College
L. to R. Cast members Joe Tippit, Cheyenne Neal and Chaeli Spear with theater instructor Mr. Bilyeu. Two other cast members, Brianna Tawil and Graycie Hodges, are not pictured. Saltillo ISD Music and Theater teacher Daron Bilyeu is taking five of his drama students to Denison’s Grayson College this weekend to compete in the Area level of One Act Play. The students are quite excited to have done well at Bi-District, earning...
Youthful Antics, Hijinks Abound In The C.H.E.S.S. Production of “Forgotten”
C.H.E.S.S. and Community Players Inc. will present “Fogotten,” a Peter Pan tale, at 7 p.m. April 5, 6, 11 and 13; and at 2 p.m. April 7 and 15 at Main Street Theare, 225 Main St. If childhood antics such as pirates, sword and food fights, and archery competitions tickle your fancy, the C.H.E.S.S. students’ interpretation of Attaire Gural’s “Forgotten” will likely be right up your alley. The Christian Home...
SSHS Tennis Season Wraps-Up
No Wildcats Advance to Regional at District Tennis Tournament in Sulphur Springs This Week Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said his team did not do as well as they would have liked at the District Tennis Tournament Tuesday and Wednesday at the Wildcat Tennis Complex. No Wildcat was able to advance to regional. Coach Martinez said his #1 boys doubles team of Aaron Lucas and Logan Schumacher lost their first match of the tournament...
SSHS One Act Play Fails To Advance
SSHS One-Act Play Does Not Advance at Area Competition Tuesday The Sulphur Springs One-Act Play, Jules Verne Eats a Rhinoceros, did not advance at Area competition Tuesday (April 2) at Mabank High School. SSHS Director of Theatre Arts Lesha Woodard said her kids put on a great performance Tuesday. She said the students have improved with each performance through district, bi-district and area competition. Ms. Woodard said it’s...
