Larry Buster Memorial Kids’ Trout Fishing Day at Peavine Pinion Pool Set for February 3rd
On Saturday February 3rd, 2018, at Sulphur Springs City Park Pond (Peavine Pinion Pool located behind the Civic Center) will be the site of the Larry Buster Memorial Sulphur Springs Kids’ Trout Fishing Day. The event, which is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Division, the City of Sulphur Springs, local merchants, civic organizations and many individual contributors,...
“Neon Game Night” Planned This Friday January 26 at The Magic Scoop!
What is Neon Game Night? Well, according to co-owner Lara Colby, it’s interactive fun for all ages under black lights inside the Magic Scoop General Store, Ice Cream and Cafe, downtown Sulphur Springs. There will be Karaoke, Mega Jenga, Twister, board games and more in a family friendly atmosphere. There’s no cover charge to come in and enjoy the fun starting at 7pm on Friday January 26, 2018. Also, get ready to enjoy the...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Solves Multiple Burglaries; Three Arrested
January 24, 2018 – Following a month long investigation, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Dennis Findley and deputies have arrested three individuals for burglary of a building in Miller Grove, theft at LaPooch Pet Resort, burglary of a habitation, and thefts in Rains County and Bowie County. A warrant for the arrest of Ashlee Swilling, 29, of Cumby, Nathan Allen Martin, 30, of Conway, Arkansas, and Robert Stephens, 39, led...
Sky Warn Class Set for Thursday, January 25
A Sky Warn Class will be taught by the National Weather Service, Thursday night, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs City Hall. It is open to the public. The program is offered free and preregistration is not necessary. The class is for storm spotters as well as anyone with an interest in learning more about severe weather.
School Board Special Session Features Travis Primary School; Extends Superintendent’s Contract
Students from Travis Primary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags Monday night in both English and Spanish to open the Sulphur Springs School Board special session. The students also participated in a presentation that highlighted the Dual Language Enrichment program at the school. The students work in bilingual groups or pairs in three classes at Travis. Writing and reading are emphasized as the...
“On Golden Pond” Presents Unique Challenge for Director Triston Pullen
If you remember the 1981 movie “On Golden Pond” you will recall the impact that the small cast of seasoned actors portraying “modern themes” had in the story. It so happens now that those same issues are part and parcel of life in most modern families, including aging, dementia and death. Ernest Thompson’s “On Golden Pond” will be staged in Sulphur Springs SSISD Auditorium and will combine...
Hopkins County Has Been Repaid for Seized Cattle Expenses
Hopkins County will be reimbursed for all county expenses for the care and management of hundreds of head of malnourished cattle seized by the SPCA of Texas and the Hopkins County Sheriff’s office. Hopkins County Attorney Dusty Rabe said the check received by the county Monday for the auction cattle was for $257,667.45 which will cover the county expense of $254,721. SPCA will receive the remainder and will be owed an additional...
SSHS UIL Academic Team Placed Second at North Lamar Invitational
Congratulations the SSHS Wildcat UIL Academic Team who finished 2nd place overall this past Friday and Saturday, January 18 – 19, at the North Lamar Winter UIL Invitational meet. The following students and teams brought home awards in their events. Ready Writing Annemarie Gunn 1st Place (Gail Herman – Coach) Brianna Wooten 3rd Place LD Debate Corban Philo 1st Place (Kayla Weir – Coach) Number Sense Andrew...
