* RFL Update: Teams Can Start Setting Up, Survivors Can Pick Up Shirts Starting At 2 p.m At The ROC
Relay for Life Tri Counties-Texas will be held Friday, May 10, rain or shine — just at a different location and with an abbreviated schedule. With predictions of rain for the next 48 hours, RFL Committee members Thursday afternoon made the decision not to cancel this year’s big event, but to move it about a block off Celebration Plaza inside The ROC, 115 Putman St. Event Chair Gina Giguere said they decided to err on the...
Lady Cats Softball, Wildcats Baseball Begin Next Rounds Of Playoffs
Wildcats Baseball and Lady Cats Softball Resume Playoff Action on Thursday Game Day Playoff action resumes this week for Wildcats’ baseball and Lady Cats softball on this game day Thursday (May 9). The Wildcats open their best two out of three Area round series against Joshua Thursday at 7 p.m. at Prosper. The Wildcats won their bi-district series against Hallsville last week, two games to zero, at Mike Carter Field in Tyler....
Carissa Carter, Maddie Millsap Named SSHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Carissa Kay Carter and Maddie Ruth Millsap were honored at a reception Thursday morning as the top students at Sulphur Springs High School. Carissa Carter achieved the honor of valedictorian with a 4.33095 grade point average. Carter has achieved many music and academic UIL honors while attending SSHS. She was a Texas Music Scholar and competed in the State Solo and Ensemble contest her first two years of high school, was an...
Sulphur Springs Letter Carrier Food Drive Saturday
Help #StampOutHunger on Sat, May 11, 2019. Place a bag (or bags) of non-perishable food by your mailbox for your letter carrier to take to a LOCAL food pantry! The Food Drive is held each year on the second Saturday in May. Whether donations are left in special bags or plain bags, all are gladly accepted. Specific questions regarding the Food Drive should be directed to NALC Director of Community Services at...
Identity Of Deceased Released From Wednesday’s Fatal Crash
Hamilton Green, 57, of Sulphur Springs was confirmed as the deceased from the vehicle crash at Broadway and Wildcat Way Wednesday morning. The other occupant of the vehicle, a 49 year old Sulphur Springs woman, remains in the hospital in stable condition. The investigation into the crash, which involved a sport utility vehichle and an 18-wheeler is ongoing. According to Sulphur Springs Police Interim Chief Jason Ricketson, authorities...
Golf Tourney at SSCC Will Benefit D.A.R.E. and Law Enforcement Association
L. to R. D.A.R.E. Officer Sgt. Kelly Wiser, President of Law Enforcement Association and Investigator Wade Sheets, and Reserve Deputy Steve Shing For over 20 years, the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Awareness) program has educated and empowered school children attending Hopkins County school districts. Also doing it’s part, the non-profit Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association supports daily operations and special projects...
Affiliated Driving School for All Drivers Offered at Seniors Center on May 30
According to Karon Weatherman, local drivers can still sign up for the Affiliated Driving Class on Thursday, May 30th from 10:00 – 4:00 PM. This class is good for a Ticket Dismissal and 10% off of your Liability Insurance for 3 years. The Class cost: $ 15.00 for the Insurance Discount and $ 25.00 for the Ticket Dismissal. All Age Groups are Invited to attend. The location is the Seniors Center at 150 MLK Drive in Sulphur...
Concerns Regarding Pacific Park Voiced During City Council Meeting
Pacific Park was a hot topic among citizens at Tuesday night’s regular City Council meeting. Safety issues and a timely progress of park repairs and renovations were among the prime concerns voiced. East End Allegiance Our Youth President Bridget Cooper, during the citizens comments portion of the meeting, applauded the City Council for using the sale of property to apply toward the costs of renovations at Pacific Park. The...
