Local Farmer, Rancher and Attorney Heath Hyde Launches Campaign for State House
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – A local farmer, rancher and attorney, Heath Hyde, has announced his intentionto run for State Representative in Texas House District 2. The district includes all of Hopkins, Hunt andVan Zandt Counties. It will have a new representative due to the resignation and expulsion from theTexas House of former Rep. Bryan Slaton. Hyde believes his background in agriculture, small business,and the law, together with his...
A Mexican White Oak for Your Yard
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Mexican white oak (Quercus polymorpha) or its alias as Monterrey oak is incredible tree that remains to date relatively unknown. A primary reason is that until 1992 when a small stand was discovered in SW TX, it was not known to exist in the U.S. Normal range is from Guatemala through Mexico. Since 1992, it has become adapted to hardiness zones 7-10, and is considered a highly desirable...
Hopkins County Records – May 19
Land Deed Transactions Richard Irby to Brenda Sherman and Stephan Sherman; tract in the M D Jackson survey James Scott Farmer to Shirley Anne Goggans; tract in the Santos Coy survey Burt LL Investments LLC to Gerard Henry Clements; tract M A Bowlin survey Burt LL Investments LLC to Gerald Henry Clement; tract M A Bowlin survey Amber Hatcher-Weaver and Barry J Weaver to S Clements Homes incorporated; tract M A Bowlin survey Glenn Irvin...
Hopkins County Stew Contest Theme Announced
May 19, 2023 – Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present the 54th Hopkins County Stew Contest: The Stew Bowl This year, we’re turning up the competition with some inspiration from College Football Bowl Games. We encourage all talented cooks to bring their A-game and embrace a friendly spirit of competition! The competition kicks off on October 27th with our Annual Friday Night Tailgate Contest, followed by the...
SSHS 2023 Senior Awards
Sulphur Springs High School 2023 Seniors received scholarship offers and military awards during the annual Senior Awards Ceremony. Scholarship offers totaled at least $1.5 million, excluding athletic scholarships as those are still being calculated by the school district. The SSHS Senior Class of 2023 honor graduates, valedictorian and salutatorian, UIL Scholars, National Merit Scholar, and senior state Academic UIL qualifiers and...
Mayor To Visit Nursing Home For National Nursing Home Day
May 17, 2023- Sulphur Springs Mayor Doug Moore will be visiting Sulphur Springs Health And Rehab to read a mayoral proclamation at 1:30 pm. The event will be held in front of building. Snow cones and other refreshments will be available. Established as an annual weeklong observance by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967, NSNCW, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, provides an opportunity to recognize the role...
Hopkins County Hospital District Board Updates
May 17, 2023 – Hopkins County Hospital District discussed several items during their monthly meeting, some of these items were as follows: Hopkins County Hospital District Website The Hopkins County hospital district is set to have their own website in the next month or so allowing any who wish to search for information regarding the board the ability to do so. The website will also list price transparency for select hospitals...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Fourth-Wednesday Lunch & Learn May 2023
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites members and nonmembers who want to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us on Wednesday, May 24th. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and meet with other members from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. Coffee, tea,...
Hopkins County Hospital Board Of Directors Swear In Two New Members
May 17, 2023- Hopkins County Hospital Board of Directors met Tuesday night. After a long wait two members have been sworn in to the board. Board members Chris Brown and Tammy Wright have been sworn into the Board of Directors as of last night. This is following the canceling of the election for the new members as there was a lack of candidates willing to run for the positions on the board. Also not pictured is Eimy Medina, who was...
CANhelp Business After Hours Networking Event
May 17, 2023 – CANhelp is excited to invite you to their upcoming Business After Hours networking event, hosted by CANHelp in Sulphur Springs. Join them on Thursday, May 18th, for an evening of connection and collaboration. Enjoy food and refreshing beverages while mingling with fellow business leaders in your community. Don’t miss the chance to meet and engage with CANHelp’s Director, Brian Crump, and dedicated...
