SSHS Jazz Band Concert in the Community Garden
February 22, 2023 – Twenty-three members of the SSHS Jazz Band will be performing at the Community Garden in Sulphur Springs. This is a free event, and everyone in encouraged to join in the fun. There will be King Cake, Special Punch, a photo booth and Jazz! The Community Garden The Community Garden officially started this winter. The owners and volunteers have constructed several raised beds, planted fruit trees, created a...
Catalytic Converter Thefts Could Continue To Grow Worse
Feb. 22, 2023- Theft of catalytic converters has recently been on the rise and may continue to rise. Catalytic Converter thieves have recently been stealing converters more often, statistics compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a group focused on preventing and prosecuting insurance crime, show theft of “cats” skyrocketed 1,215% from 2019 and 2022. The situation could worsen as war between Ukraine and Russia rages on,...
Meal-A-Day Looking For Volunteers
Feb. 22, 2023- Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs Texas is looking for any and everyone willing to volunteer in helping them create wonderful meals for all those who use the service. No cooking experience is required, Meal-A-Day only asks you know how to follow instructions. Call 903-885-1661 to become a Meal-A-Day volunteer.
Are Your Trees Dead? by Mario Villarino
Feb. 22, 2023- Recent winter storms in Texas will leave its lingering effects for months. Many Texas trees are still showing signs of stress from last year storms. Tufts of leaves give some a patchy, inverted look – while others are losing vast amounts of bark, or seemingly dying overnight – leaving many Texas home and land owners wondering what they should do. Texas A&M Forest Service send a unified message across the state:...
George Back in Hopkins County Jail
February 21, 2023 – Brittany Leigh George is back in Hopkins County Jail on drug related charges. She is currently charged with manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to deliver a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. Brittany Leigh George, 2023 This is not the first time George has been in Hopkins County Jail. In 2020, She turned herself in to authorities for a outstanding felony warrant. That warrant was for a 2019...
Hopkins County Chambers Of Commerce Banquet Award Winners
Feb. 21, 2023- The Hopkins County Chambers Of Commerce Banquet was Feb 16 and several members of the community were selected and given awards during the banquet. The awards were Given to those who were outstanding in their fields. The award winners of the event were: Caregiver of the Year, selected by the Pilot Club – Carlie Penson Growth and Renewal Award, selected by the Downtown Business Alliance – Linda Galligher...
Auxiliary Volunteer’s Sponsorship Gift To 17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala
The CMF-SS Volunteer Auxiliary has made a $40,000, Platinum and Prairies, sponsorship gift to the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. Accepting the gift on behalf of the Gala are Volunteer Chairs (l-r) Logan and Whitney Vaughan joined by Volunteer Auxiliary members, Cindy Day, Dorothy McCaig and Sandra Taylor. Auxiliary volunteers gather for a photo with Paul Harvey, CEO of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs,...
Lights Of Life Gala Sponsor
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will be a Tiaras and Tumbleweeds sponsor for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. CMF-SS CEO Paul Harvey (center) is photographed with the Gala Volunteer Chairs, Whitney (left) and Logan Vaughan (right) at a ceremonial check presentation. The LOL Gala proceeds will be used to purchase new critical care beds, inpatient therapy...
Iowa Resident Arrested for Theft of Wallet
February 21, 2023 – Alexandria Mae Newton is in Hopkins County Jail, following her arrest for theft of a wallet. Inside the wallet was $100 and a driving licence. Employees of a local business witnessed Newton removing items that did not belong to her. Newton managed to exit the building with the items. Police arrived in time to catch her walking away from the business. Once arrested, Newton did not want to identify herself....
First Baptist Church Upcoming Events
Feb. 20, 2023- First Baptist Church has announced their upcoming list of events. Night of Worship – April 2, 6pm Singing Men of East Texas – April 20, 7pm Mary McDonald, pianist – Sunday, August 27, 6pm For more information contact Kay Chance, Worship Leader Assistant (903-885-0646)
