SSISD Plans Final Town Hall Meeting Prior to Early Voting for Bond
March 27, 2024 – Early voting for the May 4th SSISD Bond will open April 22nd and continue through April 30th as SSISD plans to hold their final Town Hall Meeting on April 18th at Sulphur Springs Elementary located at 829 Bell St. in Sulphur Springs. The public meeting will begin at 6pm with an informational presentation followed by a Q&A session and an optional tour of the campus. All eligible voters in the school...
What’s the Best Shovel for Your Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
March 26, 2024 – For most of us, a shovel is a shovel is just a shovel, never mind that there are so many types; short-handled, long-handled, rounded, round-point, flat, ditching, long bladed, trenching, and serrated. Additionally, there’s the digging spade, garden spade, perennial spade, and scoops. They’re made from steel, plastic, stainless steel, carbon fiber, and aluminum. And, there’s the price from under $10 to over...
Chamber Connection – March 27th
By Butch Burney March 26, 2024 – We have less than two weeks before the Great Total Solar Eclipse on April 8! Here are a few items we want our residents to know: The crowd we have is weather dependent. Yes, we are expecting a lot of visitors – thousands – if the weather is sunny. If it’s raining, we won’t see the people driving here, so we don’t yet know what to expect, crowd-wise. Don’t panic. This is a one-day affair. There is...
Dinner Bell for March 27th, 2024
It is our Easter Meal with Community Partner Clayton Homes!!! Clayton Homes has been a Community Partner with the Dinner Bell Ministry every year since the Easter meal in 2018, even donating the hams that are the centerpiece of the meal. Locating in Sulphur Springs in January, 1977 in a temporary office, the first family homes rolled off the production line in August. In 27 years, Clayton Homes has become one of the major...
Another Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Conducted on March 19th
March 25, 2024 – In another episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey with guest Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson, John Mark and Mr. Wilson discuss Spring, what to put out now, a current sale on transplants, and more. Be sure to check it out, you just might learn something! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
A&M-Commerce and Austin Police Department Establish Preferred Path to a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
The partnership provides automatic admission for eligible department employees to obtain a high-value degree with no out-of-pocket expense. March 25, 2024 – AUSTIN, TEXAS: The College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce and the City of Austin, Texas, have partnered to establish a preferred pathway for Austin Police Department officers to earn their Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with an...
Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Master Gardner Ronnie Wilson Conducted March 19th
March 24, 2024 – In this segment of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey conducted on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, John Mark sat down with Hopkins County Master Gardner Ronnie Wilson. Their conversation covered such topics as protecting plants from freezing temperatures, weeds, weed killers, and more. Be sure to check it out! Texas A and M AgriLife Extension Office AM Agrilife...
As Local Couple Plans Eclipse Skydive, FAA Warns of Impact to Air Travel on April 8th
March 23, 2024 – The Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers and pilots the total solar eclipse in April could snarl air traffic, especially at airports located in what is known as the path of totality. Hundreds of airports are either located in the path totality or are close enough in proximity to service aviators interested in the phenomenon. The FAA bulletin includes major airports such as Dallas-Fort Worth...
Paris District Road Report for week of March 25, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 25, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Second Cup of Coffee With Guests Dr. Steeber and Lucas Janda Filmed March 19, 2024
March 22, 2024 – Time for a new segment of A Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. On this segment, conducted on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, John Mark visited with Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber and Sulphur Springs ISD Financial Advisor Lucas Janda. They discussed such topics as the 2024 Sulphur Springs ISD Bond, the upcoming vote, some of the achievements of the Sulphur Springs ISD students, and...