Corvette Production Screeches To A Halt As GM Admits Parts Shortage Idles Plant
February 22, 2023 – Chevrolet has idled the Bowling Green, Kentucky plant for the rest of this week as a parts shortage has shut down production of the popular sports car. The plant employs over 1,300 people and plans to resume production on Monday, February 27th. General Motors has not stated which parts are in short supply but has only indicated that “the parts shortage is not due to a semiconductor chip issue.” No...
Catalytic Converter Thefts Could Continue To Grow Worse
Feb. 22, 2023- Theft of catalytic converters has recently been on the rise and may continue to rise. Catalytic Converter thieves have recently been stealing converters more often, statistics compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a group focused on preventing and prosecuting insurance crime, show theft of “cats” skyrocketed 1,215% from 2019 and 2022. The situation could worsen as war between Ukraine and Russia rages on,...
Wildcats Basketball Ekes by Lindale for Bi-District Championship
Sulphur Springs got just about all they could handle Tuesday, Feb. 21 in their opening round playoff game. In Forney for their Bi-District game, the Wildcats squeaked by Lindale 54-53. Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad jumped out to leads at points, but the Eagles kept firm and played on. Each time Sulphur Springs secured a bit of momentum, only to see Lindale consistency strike back. The Wildcats found themselves with up to an eight...
Meal-A-Day Looking For Volunteers
Feb. 22, 2023- Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs Texas is looking for any and everyone willing to volunteer in helping them create wonderful meals for all those who use the service. No cooking experience is required, Meal-A-Day only asks you know how to follow instructions. Call 903-885-1661 to become a Meal-A-Day volunteer.
Are Your Trees Dead? by Mario Villarino
Feb. 22, 2023- Recent winter storms in Texas will leave its lingering effects for months. Many Texas trees are still showing signs of stress from last year storms. Tufts of leaves give some a patchy, inverted look – while others are losing vast amounts of bark, or seemingly dying overnight – leaving many Texas home and land owners wondering what they should do. Texas A&M Forest Service send a unified message across the state:...
First Baptist Church Upcoming Events List
Night of Worship (NOW) You’re invited to participate in a special evening of worship through music on Sunday, April 2 nd at 6:00 p.m. Our choir and orchestra will lead, as we prepare our hearts for the week of Easter and focus our thoughts on all that our Savior did for us. Join us in giving thanks and praise to our risen Lord. Singing Men of East Texas The Singing Men of East Texas will present a concert at First Baptist Church on...
Lady Cats Golf Wins Spring Opener
Coach Whitney Spigener and her squad won their spring opener last week, their first win on the year. The women’s golf program placed second in all three of their fall competitions. In a crowded meet which included state competitors Lindale and Canton, Lady Cats golf won the competition. “It wasn’t our greatest showing,” the golf coach said, “but every other team faced similar struggles last week at Wills Point.”...
Lady Cats Softball Goes Perfect 7-0 to Start Season
Coach David Carrillo and his squad are thrilled with this past weekend‘s performance. At home, in the friendly confines of Lady Cat Park, Sulphur Springs went a perfect 6-0 to start off their season. A three day tournament, starting Thursday, the softball team got things started with Ursuline Academy. The Lady Cats easily took care of UA, 7-0. Sulphur Springs, led in the circle by Crimson Bryant and Anna Goldsmith gave up...
Hopkins County Chambers Of Commerce Banquet Award Winners
Feb. 21, 2023- The Hopkins County Chambers Of Commerce Banquet was Feb 16 and several members of the community were selected and given awards during the banquet. The awards were Given to those who were outstanding in their fields. The award winners of the event were: Caregiver of the Year, selected by the Pilot Club – Carlie Penson Growth and Renewal Award, selected by the Downtown Business Alliance – Linda Galligher...
Auxiliary Volunteer’s Sponsorship Gift To 17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala
The CMF-SS Volunteer Auxiliary has made a $40,000, Platinum and Prairies, sponsorship gift to the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. Accepting the gift on behalf of the Gala are Volunteer Chairs (l-r) Logan and Whitney Vaughan joined by Volunteer Auxiliary members, Cindy Day, Dorothy McCaig and Sandra Taylor. Auxiliary volunteers gather for a photo with Paul Harvey, CEO of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs,...
