CHRISTUS Provides Free Athletic Physical for Sulphur Springs and Surrounding Schools
May 5, 2024 – CHRISTUS Health hosted free student athlete screenings for ten different school districts in Sulphur Springs and surrounding areas on Friday, May 3. More than 1,200 students from (entering) 7th to 11th grade were seen. Fifty staff members volunteered, including physicians, nurses, athletic trainers, and support staff, to make this possible. First Baptist Church generously lent their ROC building for the event. The...
Paris District Road Report for week of May 6, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 6, 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 as...
Pine Forest Disturbance Call Leads to Murder Charges
May 3, 2024 – A disturbance call in Pine Forest at 1:06am early Friday morning brought Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies to a Pine Forest address on FM 269. When officers arrived on the scene, they located a decease white male identified as Jimmy Holmes, a 69-year-old white male. Witnesses on the scene identified Brandon Murray, a 49-year-old white male as the perpetrator. Murray was still on the scene of the homicide, and...
Ribbon-Cutting for New Senior Activity Center Held May 1st
May 2, 2024 – The dream and hope of the Sulphur Springs community for a safe, comfortable, and attractive facility for the members of the Senior Community to gather and engage each other took one giant leap closer to realty with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the almost complete facility on May 1, 2024. Members from all walks of life gathered in the new big event room at the Senior Activity Center, located at 301 Oak Avenue...
A Second Cup of Coffee About Choral Society Concert “I Saw the Light”
In this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with North East Texas Choral Society member Marilyn Powers. The two chatted about the history of the North East Texas Choral Society and it’s beginnings. They then talked about the upcoming concert, I Saw the Light. Give it a watch and find out what the Choral Society is all about! Choral Society Concert May 2024 I Saw the...
Fire Ant Control Without Dangerous Chemicals From Master Gardener David Wall
May 2, 2024 – My feeble mind says I wrote this article 10+ years ago, but I can’t find it anywhere! So, let’s talk about fire ant control. Fire ants are a great nuisance in our yards and gardens, and there are several ways to control them with numerous dangerous chemicals. There are, fortunately, two control methods that don’t involve such chemicals. The first is dried molasses – molasses in granular form. This natural...
Controlling Weeds in Ponds by Mario Villarino
May 2, 2024 – Controlling weeds in ponds is essential for maintaining water quality, preserving aquatic habitats, and ensuring recreational usability. Weeds can quickly overrun a pond, leading to decreased oxygen levels, restricted water flow, and an unappealing appearance. Effective weed control involves a combination of preventative measures and targeted management strategies tailored to the specific characteristics of the...
Hopkins County Spring Cleanup May 3rd & 4th
May 2, 2024 – Hopkins County Spring Cleanup is May 3rd from 7 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. and on May 4th from 7A.M. until noon. Hopkins County residents may bring larger household items (not commercial) to their county precinct barn to dispose of them properly. All county precinct barns will be open for the clean up, all trash will be accepted, however no toxic or hazardous materials will be accepted. That means no shingles, no chemicals,...
Cumby 2024 FFA Auction and Dinner to be Held May 4th
April 30, 2024 – The auction of the Cumby FFA is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024. It will be held at 6pm. Cumby FFA Members will be selling various items including, hay rings, fire pits, porch swings, cornhole boards, as well as many outdoor and indoor items. Dinner is also provided. If you have any concerns or questions please reach out, a preferred phone number would be (214)-725-1032. Cumby 2024 FFA...
Dinner Bell for May 1st, 2024
The Ladies Golf Association of the Sulphur Springs Country Club has existed as long as women played golf on the course! In 1975 the present day golf association was organized with golf rounds of a competitive nature being played the last Wednesday of the month followed by lunch. Tallying scores (low score wins) and remembrances of the day’s rounds make the luncheon the ladies share a memorable event. The golfers take special...
