Video Presentation: From the History and Heritage Files of Channel 18, 1991 Opening Ceremonies at Southwest Dairy Museum
It has become a landmark in Sulphur Springs. The Southwest Dairy Museum, 1210 Houston Street, a 10,000 square foot facility is described as a typical dairy-farm style building featuring a five-story silo. Funded by the dairy checkoff program, the museum serves as a headquarters for many activities sponsored by the Southwest Dairy Farmers. Exhibits include the life of a dairy farm before electricity came to rural areas and...
Tira News for Friday June 29th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council met on Monday, June 25th , at the Tira Community Center. They discussed routine business and then restocked the community pantry. The free pantry is available for people who are in need of some help. Powell reported that the new LED lights are scheduled to be installed next week. Janie Lewis mentioned that someone had left trash on the playground. The council would like to remind everyone who uses...
Bagworms and More By Mario Villarino
Bagworms are caterpillars that make distinctive spindle-shaped bags on a variety of trees and shrubs. They attack both deciduous trees and evergreens, but are especially damaging to juniper, arborvitae, spruce, pine and cedar. Large populations of bagworms can strip plants of their foliage and eventually cause them to die. Infestations often go unnoticed because people mistake the protective bags for pine cones or other plant parts....
Texas Transportation Commission Approves Lower Speed Limits on Highway 19N; Install Rumble Bars
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the Texas Transportation Commission approved speed limit changes for State Highway 19 north of Sulphur Springs, Texas, in its regular monthly meeting on June 28. In response to community concerns, TXDOT recently concluded a detailed speed study on SH 19 from Loop 301 in Sulphur Springs to State Highway 24 in Delta County. After reviewing the results of the...
Cumby Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault Family with a Weapon
Their nine year old granddaughter called Cumby police to report the disturbance. It was the fourth time Cumby police had been dispatched to the residence on Barker Street in the past few days, according to the officer’s report. When officers arrived the parties in the disturbance were separated. Both the grandmother and the granddaughter stated that the grandmother had been threatened by her husband, John Lewis Speight, 61. She said...
2018-2019 Chamber of Commerce High School Leadership Class Announced
2018-2019 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce High School Leadership Class has been named. This will be the 25th year that the Chamber of Commerce has facilitated this program for Hopkins county’s outstanding high school seniors. The students will participate in several classes throughout the school year including, the Ropes Challenge Course in Commerce, Justice, Order & Politics, Poverty, Crisis and Cultural Sensitivity,...
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Jeremy for Adoption
Jeremy is a 2 year old Shepherd/Pyrenees mix. Jeremy is one of four gentle giant pups that are in need of a loving home. He is extremely affectionate once he gets to know you. He will expect you to return his hug as he delicately stands eye to eye with you. Jeremy will also request your lap space to be shared with him. He walks well on the leash and enjoys his outings. Jeremy’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all...
The Biggest Flag Waving Event in Sulphur Springs: Don’t Miss Independence Concert Saturday June 30 at 8pm
During a KSST Morning Show interview, Alliance Bank President Tom Sellers invited the entire community to be present for a group celebration of our nation’s birthday on Celebration Plaza, downtown Sulphur Springs, on Saturday June 30, 2018. The music will start at 8pm and the fireworks will follow the concert at dark. Alliance Bank has been a sponsor for all 27 years of the local concert’s history, and in recent years, a...
Chamber Connection June 28, 2018
Just so you know, it’s just never ever too early to talk about the Hopkins County Stew Contest! The date of this year’s Stew Contest will be Saturday, October 27th. Go ahead and start planning your teams, because we are going to have a great contest this year!!! Additional information will be sent out to teams and sponsors in early August, but I wanted you to “Save the Date”! I can taste that stew already! Ceremony for Recorded...
