Welding Project at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs
OVERHEAD JOB Welding student Wyatt Cross works on an overhead TIG welding project at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop. Cross is in the advanced welding program at the Center. To learn more about the welding program and workforce education opportunities, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Welding student Wyatt Cross
Robert Henry Potts
Funeral service for Robert Henry Potts, age 57, of Point, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Bull Creek Cowboy Church in Point, Texas. Interment will follow at Dougherty Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 26 from 6-8 pm at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Robert Henry Potts was born on March 19, 1963 in Dallas, Texas to Henry and Maxanne (Osborn) Potts. He died on Sunday,...
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball and Wildcats Soccer on Game Day Tuesday
The Wildcats Basketball Team, currently in second place in district, plays fourth place Hallsville in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School on this game day Tuesday (January 26). There will be a freshmen contest beginning at 5 p.m. A JV game will follow at around 6:15 p.m. The varsity Wildcats and Bobcats are schedule to begin at around 8 p.m. The Wildcats are 6-2 in district play and they have won their last three district...
Basic Tools for the Garden From Ronnie Wilson Hopkins County Master Gardeners January 26, 2021
January is a good time for gardeners to take stock of their garden tools and accessories, and make sure everything is ready to go for the coming spring gardening season. There are several tools every gardener should have at their disposal to ensure a successful garden. All items described are hand tools, powered only by gardener muscle. Here are several basic garden tools that may help get the job done a little bit...
SSISD Trustees Approve 3 Personnel Changes, Conduct Annual Superintendent Evaluation, Receive Recognition
In addition to being recognized for their service, Sulphur Springs ISD trustees approved three personnel changes and conducted the annual superintendent’s evaluation during a special meeting Monday evening, Jan. 25, 2021. Personnel Items SSISD logo Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees during an executive session conducted their annual evaluation of the superintendent’s performance, as well as whether to extend his...
Block Supplements Convenient Mechanism for Delivering Nutrients to Beef Cattle by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Block supplements are a convenient mechanism for delivering supplemental nutrients to grazing beef cattle. As the labels on most blocks or tubs state, they are meant to be used as supplements, not feeds. Success or failure of a block/tub...
Emma Jean Davis
Emma Jean Davis, 96, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2021. She passed away peacefully in her home in Sulphur Springs with family by her side. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 31 at 1:00pm at Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point, TX for the family. In honor of Jean’s wishes, donations can be sent to Christ Haven in support of fostering loving homes. Jean was born on December 22, 1924 in Sapulpa, OK to...
SSISD Board Presents Memorial Resolution Honoring Coach Jeff Chapman
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Michael Lamb Monday evening presented to Karen Chapman, a memorial resolution in memory of her late husband, honoring Coach Jeff Chapman for his lasting impact on Sulphur Springs ISD and community. The former Sulphur Springs High School head girls basketball coach died Dec. 26, 2020, in Paris. Superintendent Mike Lamb presents Karen Chapman a framed resolution honoring the...
Pursuit Concludes With Driver Falling Into A Swimming Pool In Sulphur Springs
What started as a vehicle pursuit north of Sulphur Springs concluded with the driver falling into a swimming pool in someone’s back yard, according to arrest reports. Ajalen Meontre Sanders Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis stopped a southbound white Ford Focus just after 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 for traveling 75 miles per hour in a 65 mph speed zone on State Highway 19 north at County Road 4763. However, as soon...
DoorDash in Sulphur Springs
KSST tried out DoorDash’s service in Sulphur Springs Monday morning. We ordered items from 2 local restaurants. One is a nationwide chain, and one is a local establishment that recently opened… but more on that later. The Good: The service was top notch. DoorDash met or exceeded our expectations. The drivers we met were professional, and had no problems finding our business address. They had masks on. Price breakdown from...
