Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 287,850 Reasons To Go Pink
Oct10

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 287,850 Reasons To Go Pink

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News — October 10, 2022CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness This past Friday night, I was pleased to see many of...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Court, Fire Department Observe Fire Prevention Week
Oct10

Hopkins County Commissioners Court, Fire Department Observe Fire Prevention Week

Residents Reminded To Change Batteries In Smoke Detectors, Have A Fire Escape Plan Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Hopkins County Fire Department are joining agencies across the country in observing Oct. 9-15, 2022, as Fire Prevention Week, and encourage others to do the same. Hopkins County firefighters and commissioners standby as Judge Robert Newsom reads a proclamation officially recognizing the observance of Fire...

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Wildcat Football Wins Third Straight, Opens District Play 1-0
Oct10

Wildcat Football Wins Third Straight, Opens District Play 1-0

Another dominant first half for Sulphur Springs paved the way to a 37-7 win in their district opener. Including Friday, Oct. 7’s win, Wildcat football has scored 21+ points in each of their last three games; all victories for Coach Brandon Faircloth’s team. Friday’s victory at Gerald Prim Stadium comes over a Braves team that has rushed for 1500 yards in six games this season. Instead, Sulphur Springs flipped the...

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Yellow Jackets Are More Aggressive This Time Of Year
Oct09

Yellow Jackets Are More Aggressive This Time Of Year

By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener I don’t know about you, but for my money, a yellow jacket (YJ) sting hurts more than any other wasp or bee. Worse, they often sting in force. Regrettably, I have often stuck my hand in a cucumber plant cage and got hit 4-5 times before I could get my hand back out. Honeybees and bumblebees are usually only defensively aggressive, but at this time of year, YJs are extremely aggressive and...

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Meal-A-Day Menu — October 10-14, 2022
Oct09

Meal-A-Day Menu — October 10-14, 2022

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal-A-Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal-A-Day Menu for the week of Oct. 10-14, 2022 includes: Monday, Oct. 10 — Garlic Mashed Potatoes Beef Bake, Green Peas and Carrots, and a Roll. Tuesday, Oct. 11 — Ham and Broccoli Quiche, Winter Blend Vegetables and Blueberry Muffins. Wednesday, Oct. 12...

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Cross Country Prepped and Ready for District 15-4A Championship Wednesday
Oct08

Cross Country Prepped and Ready for District 15-4A Championship Wednesday

Both cross country teams travelled to Lindale Thursday for their final competition prior to the 15-4A District Championship. Using half their team on the women’s side, and half-varsity, half-JV on the men’s side, Coach Ross Hicks wanted his top runners to be in their best form come Wednesday. Traveling light Thursday, Lady Cat XC had just four runners place in Lindale. Edith Martinez, number two runner for the...

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Paris District Road Report for October 10, 2022
Oct08

Paris District Road Report for October 10, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 10, 2022. 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...

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Yantis ISD Coach Who Resigned While On Administrative Leave Was Arrested Oct. 7
Oct07

Yantis ISD Coach Who Resigned While On Administrative Leave Was Arrested Oct. 7

McIntosh Arrested Following Investigation Christopher McIntosh was arrested at 8:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, by Yantis ISD Police Chief Christopher Cox and Texas Ranger John Vance at his Sulphur Bluff residence on an online solicitation of a minor warrant. The Yantis ISD coach reportedly resigned Friday, Sept. 30, from his duties with the district while on administrative leave for “other matters,” according to a post...

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Meal-A-Day Board Approves Part-Time Paid Position To Coordinate Program, Volunteers
Oct07

Meal-A-Day Board Approves Part-Time Paid Position To Coordinate Program, Volunteers

The Meal A Day Board has approved a paid part-time position for 25 hours a week to manage the daily operations and the volunteers.  Below is a description of the job and what Meal-A-Day does, for potential applicants that are not familiar with the program. Meal A Day volunteers dishing up meals to be delivered to county residents Meal A Day is a small non-profit business in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The program is supportive,...

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Hopkins County Records — October 7, 2022
Oct07

Hopkins County Records — October 7, 2022

Land Deed Transactions The following land transactions were filed with and posted at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Sept. 15-Sept. 23, 2022: Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office The Ranches at River Ridge LLC to Chandana Reddy Katta, Vamshireddy Kethireddy, Nitya Kondakini, Chandrakala Mannapuram, Vijay Kumar Mannapuram, Sowmya Narra, Santhosh Reddy Purumandla and Anja Reddy Sandadi; tract in the AJ Butts survey...

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