“Walk Like Madd” Brought Crowds to Shannon Oaks
The actual walking portion of the “Walk Like Madd” Mothers Against Drunk Driving event in Sulphur Springs on September 29 began after dark with a glow walk at 8pm. However, two hours prior to that, crowds were already flocking in to the grounds of Shannon Oaks Church. Numerous food and cold drink vendors were set up alongside a burger grilling team from Clayton Homes. A barrel train and comic entertainment by clowns from...
County Clerk Office Finding Duplicate Applications for Ballot by Mail
As the November General Election deadlines approach, applications by mail for ballots by mail are being received by residents and many are forgetting that they have already applied in March, according to Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk. Shirley said those 65-years of age and older are eligible to receive ballots by mail. She noted that there are three different types of applications being received by local residents. Each states...
Pride of TxDot, the New Cumby Rest Areas Open
TxDot Staff L. to R. , James Stevenson, Deputy Director of Maintenance Division, Wendy Starkes, Engineer Maintenance Division, and Richard Bagley, Inspector, Statewide On Grand Opening Day, the beautiful facility situated on the North side of Interstate 30 at Cumby, Texas was populated, not only with visitors, but with employees of Texas Dept. of Transportation, or TxDOT. I was greeted by designers, building contractors, District...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Voter Registration Underway
VOTER REGISTRATIONStudents at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus had the opportunity to register for the upcoming election day slated for November 6 during a campus voter registration drive this week. Filling out their registration forms are (from left) Jonathan Plumlee, John Koonce and Sarah Leano, all of Sulphur Springs.
Congressman Ratcliffe Says the Protecting Family and Small Business Cuts Act of 2018 Benefits Northeast Texas
Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we’ve experienced drastic economic growth in our country that’s toppled records untouched since the Ronald Reagan era, according to U S Representative for Texas District 4 Congressman John Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe said he voted for the House passage of legislation that will help unleash further economic development, wage growth and tax savings for middle class families and small businesses in...
Former State Senator Deuell Endorses Scudder
GREENVILLE, TX – Dr. Bob Deuell, the former Republican State Senator for District 2, calls incumbent Bob Hall “one of the most ineffective and incompetent state senators in the history of Texas.” Deuell is crossing party lines to endorse Democratic nominee Kendall Scudder and urging voters of all political affiliations and philosophies to do the same. Citing Hall’s ignorance of issues and disloyalty to district, Deuell...
Validation Deadline for February 2019 Lamb and Goat Entries at Junior Market Show Nears
According to Barbara Sanders at the Hopkins County Agrilife Extension Service, the validation/tag- in for all lambs and goats for the February 2019 Junior Market Show will be held on Thursday, October 18th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center – South entrance. You must tag in your animal, fill out the paperwork and pay your entry fee at the tag-in. Paperwork can be picked up ahead of validation at the Extension...
“Friday Food Trucks” Project by SSHS Student Council is Successful, Beneficial
Alexis Lopez, President of Sulphur Springs High School Student Council, came up with an innovative idea for her school from a presentation at State Convention the Student Body officers attended back in Spring 2018. Because Sulphur Springs has a number of eateries with catering trucks, this idea seemed perfect for her school, and so she presented the idea to the SSISD School Board. So, as the Fall semester got a start, the initial...
Dinner Bell Menu For October 3, 2018
Dinner Bell October 3, 2018 Community Partner: The Southwest Dairy Museum Menu: Lasagna Creamy Grape Toss Garden Salad Garlic Cheese French Bread Dairy Museum to provide ice cream treats for dessert The weather is cooling down and menus are changing. Join us for a dairy inspired meal! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).Hope to see...
