PJC-Sulphur Springs: Registration Underway for Dual Credit Classes
Kennedy Lee, right, a student at Sulphur Springs High School, discusses her options for college dual credit classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center with campus secretary Iris Gutierrez. She also has great support from her mom, LaSandra Lee, left, and grandmother Bessie Lee. Registration for the fall semester at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus continues. For more information call 903-885-1232 or visit the campus located at 1137 Loop...
Local Senior Royalty to Compete in Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant in Tyler
Reigning Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Mary Ivey and reigning Ms. Texas Senior Classic Patsy Crist also of Hopkins County will travel to Tyler, Texas for the September 22 state title pageant. Friends, family and fans are invited to show support for them by attending the pageant at the Tyler Holiday Inn. It will be an evening of talent and charm, as well a celebration of the changing face of aging for today’s senior woman....
Commissioners Court Passes on Burn Ban; Passed Resolution Supporting Highway Widening in Lamar, Red River Counties
No burn ban but Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court along with County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley continue to monitor fire hazard conditions. The Court passed on a burn ban Monday morning during their regular session. Endsley told KSST News that several counties in the area are removing their burn bans and there has been just enough rainfall to motivate the commissioners to wait. The court called for a...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING WHEN: Thursday, August 23, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. WHERE: HCGS Library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 WHAT: Portrayal of Historic Hopkins County Figures PRESENTER: Paula Altenbaumer, member HCGS and HCHS In the past our annual joint meeting with the Hopkins County Historical Society was held in the chapel at Heritage Park. However, due to the on-going construction at Heritage...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 22, 2018
DINNER BELL MENUAugust 22, 2018Community PartnerIn memory of Josh CowlingMenu: If this isn’t everyone’s favorite menu, it is close to the top! Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy Mashed Potatoes Fresh Green Beans Garden Salad Yeast Rolls and Butter Oreo Cheesecake Chocolate Cottage Cheese Pudding We have the ice in the cups and the tea/water ready to pour. Relax, get out of the heat, and enjoy some good company at The...
TxDOT Work Planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Aug. 20, 2018. 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...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agenda for Monday, August 20, 2018
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGTIME: 9:00 A.M.DATE: Monday, August 20, 2018PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.I. InvocationII. Pledge Of Allegiance To The FlagA. AMERICAN FLAG:B. TEXAS FLAGThe Following Items Will Be Considered By Commissioners’ Court For Discussion And/Or Action:The Court May Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Legal...
The Legacy of Mrs. Aguilar
Mrs. Maria Jesus Ramires Aguilar, a longtime resident of Sulphur Springs, passed away on August 6, 2018 in Mexico while on a “trip of a lifetime” vacation to Arizona, California and her home in Cananea, Sonora Mexico. She was visiting siblings and family members, some whom she had not seen in many years. Maria’s life began in the beautiful Sonoran mountains of Mexico, specifically, the village of Bacadehuachi. She was...
Texas A-F Grading System Rates SSISD “B”; Superintendent Lamb Says the District is More Than A Score
The Texas A-F grading system for public schools rated Sulphur Springs ISD, along with over 300 Texas districts, with a grade of “B”. Superintendent Michael Lamb said the district is pleased to receive the grade but is unsure of how much it reveals about the district. Lamb noted that the grade signifies the district has “…done good things…” but he stated the district knows what it is attempting to accomplish and where it stands in...
