Dinner Bell Menu For May 26, 2021
May24

Dinner Bell Menu For May 26, 2021

The Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs is grilling hamburgers for Dinner Bell. What a treat!!! Grab and Go will once again be the method of serving meals. Drive under the covered way (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Hamburgers, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Pickles. Cheese Baked Beans Chips Banana Pudding Practice Safety PRECAUTIONS. Maintain DISTANCES. WEAR MASKS...

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Hopkins County Receives A+ Financial Rating
May24

Hopkins County Receives A+ Financial Rating

Hopkins County last week received an A+ financial last week from the outside agency that evaluated the county’s finances, Hopkins County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook and Judge Robert Newsom reported during Monday morning’s regular Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting. “Our financial situation in Hopkins County came out an A+ and we are so thankful,” Newsom said. “The citizens stayed with us. The...

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Five Como-Pickton FFA Chapter Members Selected as Ambassadors for State FFA Convention This Summer
May24

Five Como-Pickton FFA Chapter Members Selected as Ambassadors for State FFA Convention This Summer

Press Release from Chanda Neal, CPCISD FFA Advisor/Ag Science Teacher FIVE MEMBERS of the Como-Pickton FFA Chapter Selected to Serve asFoundation Ambassadors or Senior Ambassadors Como, Texas – Logan Langley and Landan Cummins of the Como-Pickton FFAChapter have been selected to serve as Texas FFA Foundation Ambassadors at the93rd Annual Texas FFA Convention to be held July 5 – 9 th in Fort Worth, Texas. Additionally, Baylee Bowen,...

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Meal A Day Menu For May 24-28, 2021
May24

Meal A Day Menu For May 24-28, 2021

The meals are prepared at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center five days a week for Meal A Day program recipients. The Meal A Day Menu for May 24-28, 2021, includes: Monday – Apricot Glazed Chicken On a Bed of Rice,  Broccoli and Cauliflower, RollTuesday – Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Black-Eyed Peas and Cornbread  Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and RollThursday – Chicken Spaghetti, English...

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A Special Day – Possibly New Traditions – For SSHS Seniors
May23

A Special Day – Possibly New Traditions – For SSHS Seniors

A formal commencement ceremony is scheduled next Friday evening to officially signal the end of the Sulphur Springs Class of 2021’s high school education. The Sulphur Springs senior class also enjoyed one last chance to hang out together as a class during Senior Shut-Out Friday. However, Sulphur Springs High School spent Thursday celebrating the 12th graders’ successes with honors and awards programs and activities all day...

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SSHS Students Receive More Than $3.1 Million In Scholarships, Awards
May23

SSHS Students Receive More Than $3.1 Million In Scholarships, Awards

Sulphur Springs High School seniors have received more than $3.1 million in scholarships and financial awards, which were announced during Thursday afternoon’s Senior Awards Ceremony. The 27 SSHS 12th graders ranked in the top 10 percent of the graduating seniors were also all recognized as UIL scholars. Nearly half of the amount announced Thursday, an estimated $1.5 million, went to students planning to enter the military....

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SSHS Athletic Director Greg Owens Announces Winners of Gregg MVP and Cameron Fighting Heart Awards
May23

SSHS Athletic Director Greg Owens Announces Winners of Gregg MVP and Cameron Fighting Heart Awards

During events at SSHS Thursday (May 20), Athletic Director Greg Owens announced the 2020-2021 winners of the Forrest Gregg MVP Award and the James Cameron Fighting Heart Award. Two Wildcats and a Lady Cat received the Gregg MVP Award: Nylah Lindley, Kaden Wallace and Ryan Carrillo.  Lindley was a standout in volleyball, basketball and softball. Softball accolades have not yet been announced but Lindley was 1st Team All District...

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3 Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges Following 2 Separate Incidents
May22

3 Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges Following 2 Separate Incidents

Three people were arrested on controlled substance charges following two separate incidents and at least two others were jailed on warrants related to controlled substance charges over the past few days, according to arrest reports. Jackson Street Traffic Stop Brianne Sharisse Baldwin (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Sgt. Todd Evans reported stopping a 31-year-old Sulphur Springs woman...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 24, 2021
May22

Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 24, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 24, 2021. 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...

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Lady Cats Softball Team Has Season End With Extra Inning Heartbreaking Walk Off Loss to Lovejoy
May22

Lady Cats Softball Team Has Season End With Extra Inning Heartbreaking Walk Off Loss to Lovejoy

The Lady Cats Softball Team is headed to the off season after a tough pill to swallow Regional Semifinal Series loss to Lovejoy, 3-2 in an 8 inning walk off in Rockwall Friday night (May 21). One could make the case where Lovejoy could have gone scoreless. The Lady Leopards took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third when a throw to first for a possible third out was dropped allowing a run to score. Lovejoy scored their second run on a...

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