Texas Game Wardens Conclude Busy July 4th Weekend of Statewide Enforcement
AUSTIN – While thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors traveled to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water. “Texas Game Wardens partnered with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water to focus on impacts of alcohol on boaters during high-traffic weekends like the...
8U State Champions – Heading to the World Series to represent Texas
July 11, 2023 – Did you know that the 8u Pottsboro Cardinals took the title of State Champs in Dixie League Baseball this past weekend? They’re an exceptional group of young athletes who have achieved an outstanding feat in the world of baseball. The 8u Dixie Youth Baseball Texas State Champions have displayed unparalleled skill, dedication, and teamwork throughout their journey, and we believe their remarkable...
SSISD 18 Resignations, 15 New Personnel and 6 Personnel Changes
Resignations Abron, Vanessa was Asst. Principal at SSHS Aguilar, Esme was Grade 3 ELAR/SS at Bowie Carrell, Tammy was Athletic Trainer at Middle/Highschool Hicks, Brittany was Grade 1 Teacher at Bowie Huffman, Rebecca was Asst. Girls Soccer Coach at Highschool Massenburge, Jerrick was Asst. Boys BB/World Geography at Highschool McDowell, Leslie was HS 4 Teacher at SSHS McKeever, Jacob was English Teacher at SSHS Morton, Teri was...
Blount Violates Parole; Back in Hopkins County Jail
July 12, 2023 – JAKE ADAM BLOUNT was arrested at the Rusk County Jail this week and returned to Hopkins County to face parole violation charges. His bond has not been set. Blount was arrested in 2022 after allegedly stabbing a family member multiple times. See that story here. Blount was arrested in 2021 after a disturbance at a local hospital. See that story here. Blount was indicted by a Hopkins County Grand Jury for Theft...
Texas State Parks Recognized Among the Nation’s Best
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) along with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration have selected Texas State Parks as a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. “I’m proud to have the hard work of our Texas State Park staff recognized for building one of the best state park systems in the country,” said Rodney Franklin, director of Texas...
Students Learn Important Skills in a Variety of Subjects at Paris Junior College, Including Welding
STRUCTURAL WELDING PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Nicholas Niemirowski of Como is working on his structural welding skills he is learning in the college workforce program. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Nick weld
Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.5 Million In Workforce Grants
Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $6.5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants awarded to 21 workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. “Thanks to our young, skilled, diverse, and growing workforce, Texas is the best state for business,” said Governor Abbott. “Meeting the needs of Texas employers by providing a continuing pipeline of workers with in-demand skills is...
BGC Sells Pharmacies In Texas, Louisiana And Arkansas To Walgreens
Tyler, TX – July 11, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (“BGC”) today announced an agreement whereby Walgreens will acquire BGC’s 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, which includes pharmacy customer prescription files and related pharmacy inventory. The vast majority of these locations are being converted to Walgreens pharmacies that will operate inside of BGC’s stores. “We are excited to take this next step with...
Chamber Connection – July 12
If you are a returning stew cook or a new cook who wants to get in on the biggest annual event in Hopkins County, it’s time to start registering. Registration for stew cooks is now available online at HopkinsChamber.org. The cost remains the same for our cooks — $100 registration fee. You can also pre-order this year’s T-shirt with Stew Cook on the back for just $20 each. If you are a returning stew cook, check your email...
SSISD Approves $1.13 Million Pay Raise
Sulphur Spring ISD has approved on Monday a $1.13 million pay raise for Teachers, Nurses (RN), Librarians, and Counselors. Additionally the school board also approved a 3% of midpoint increase for all employees not on the teachers pay scale. That was approved for both hourly and exempt employees. The teacher pay scale was adjusted to bring each step within market median. The adjustments vary on each step due to the fact that...
