2018 Summer Reading Program Was a Record-Breaker at SS Public Library
The success story actually began on May 31, 2018 when 275 youngsters checked out 437 books on Kickoff Day. During June, the number of checkouts continued to climb, to over 5,000 books! 244 new library patrons signed up too, breaking last years records. Over 500 children ended the summer as part of the Summer Reading Program which had an exciting Fun with Mary Poppins theme. Storytime was a very popular part of the program, offering...
City Council Meets Tuesday; Budget Workshop Precedes Regular Session
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXASREGULAR MEETING OF THECITY COUNCILAUGUST 07, 20187:00 P.M.The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m.on Tuesday, August 07, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. Thefollowing items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. (A) Roberts Rules of Order /...
Traffic Stop Results in Arrest for Suspected Meth
Ryan Glen Mize Ryan Glen Mize, 25, of Sulphur Springs was observed to be very nervous, talkative, and “…sweating a lot…” when stopped by a Sulphur Springs Police officer for a traffic violation. There seemed to be a reason for his excitement. During a pat down conducted for officer safety, the officer found a small clear bag containing a white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine was located in...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 8, 2018
DINNER BELL MENUAugust 8, 2018Community PartnerLions ClubMenu: When fresh okra is in abundance, you make GUMBO! Chicken and Okra Gumbo Watermelon Cubes with Feta Sprinkles Garden Salad Garlic French Bread Snickerdoodle Cake Pineapple Yogurt Pudding Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Veterans Needed: Sign-up Begins For the Veteran’s Day Parade
Veterans Day 2018 in United States of America: Sunday, November 11 Observed date: Monday, November 12th. The Veterans Day Parade will be on Saturday, November 10th, starting at 9:00 AM from Buford Park. The Parade will start lining up at Buford Park at 7:30 AM. The Parade will go down Connally St. to the Downtown Square. Turn Left on Jefferson and then another Left on Houston and back to Buford Park. It is the same route as...
Meal A Day Menu for August 6th-10th
Meal A Day Menu August 6 –August 10 Monday Cheese Burgers Lettuce Tomato Onion and Pickles Baked Beans Chips Tuesday Chicken Spectacular Pickled Beets Corn Wednesday Beef Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Toast Tossed Salad Thursday Rope Sausage Pinto Beans Corn Bread Green Tomato Relish Friday Corn Flake Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Broccoli...
Veterans Needed: Sign-up Begins For the Veteran’s Day Parade
Veterans Day 2018 in United States of America: Sunday, November 11 Observed date: Monday, November 12th. The Veterans Day Parade will be on Saturday, November 10th, starting at 9:00 AM from Buford Park. The Parade will start lining up at Buford Park at 7:30 AM. The Parade will go down Connally St. to the Downtown Square. Turn Left on Jefferson and then another Left on Houston and back to Buford Park. It is the same route as...
Mowrer Arrested Following Friday Morning Pursuit
When Hopkins County Deputies received information that a white male had stolen items from Tractor Supply in Winnsboro, Dispatch advised the vehicle was a white Dodge auto. Investigator Dennis Findley saw the vehicle and tried to stop but the driver, Jeffery Edward Mowrer, 26, of Brashear, fled instead of stopping. Several marked units joined the pursuit. The chase began along State Highway 154, State Highway 11, State Highway 19, and...
Upcoming Events at the Senior Citizens Center
1) Monday, August 13th 12:00 Noon – Ross and Shoalmire (Elder Care Attorneys) Law School Lunch. Free Lunch provided by Carriage House Manor and At Home Health Care The Subject this quarter is: VA Benefits Aid and Attendance. This will be a very informative Lunch. 2) Thursday, August 23rd 9:30 at the ROC at 1st Baptist Church Senior Summer Olympics. Come by and fill out an entry form. The first 200 Seniors will get...
Medicare and You Session: An Informative Success
MEDICARE AND YOU was held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:45 at the Senior’s Citizens Center. The Program was put on by Rich Dalbey and Jay Copeland with Copeland Insurance Group from Paris, Texas. Rich and Jay answered questions that the seniors had about Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance Supplements, Prescription Drug Plans and Advantage Plans. Copeland 1 Copeland 3 Copeland 4 Copeland 5 Copeland 6 Several Seniors took advantage of...
