Trustees Approve 20 Personnel Changes For SSISD
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved recommendations for 20 personnel changes following an executive session at the regular July 13 board meeting. That’s 7 resignations, 4 in-district changes of jobs or campuses, 8 new hires and one retirement which will impact 6 school campuses, plus the administration building and maintenance department. The 20 personnel changes for SSISD include: Personnel recommendations approved...
Ronald Shafer
Ronald Shafer, age 63, of Sulphur Springs, TX will not have any services at this time. Ronald passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his residence, in Sulphur Springs, TX. Ronald was born on July 10, 1957 in Yakima, WA to Vernon and Evelyn Shafer. He worked as a Customer Service Representative for Sprint. He is survived by his wife, Debra Shafer; children, Chris Deen and wife, Rhonda, Candie Rose and husband, Stephen, and Brandon...
The Edge Benefits Wildcats Tennis
In summers past, Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez, in his 7th year in Sulphur Springs, would busy himself by conducting tennis camps, most of them at the University of Texas in Austin. His Wildcats would have the summer off but he would occasionally let some of them know about various tournaments they could compete in. The Edge has predominately been a conditioning program for football players. However some athletes, both boys and...
SSISD Board Approves New Lady Cats Basketball Assistant Coach
At a regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs School Board Monday night (July 13), the board approved the hiring of Timothy Aguillon as a math teacher and coach at the high school. Coach Aguillon will replace former Lady Cats Basketball Assistant Coach Katelyn Webster who resigned to take another coaching opportunity. The Lady Cats Basketball staff now includes third year Head Coach Brittney Tisdell with Assistant Coach Bryan Jones and...
Administrators Outline The 2 Back To School Learning Options For SSISD Students In 2020-21 School Year
Parents Need To Complete Online Registration Soon, Will Be Asked To Select Full Time On-Campus Or Virtual Academy Schooling One of the big questions for educators and families has been what to expect for the 2020-2021 school year, which is still scheduled to begin on Aug. 18 for Sulphur Springs Independent School District students, with staff returning for professional development days on Aug. 6. SSISD Director of Curriculum Lisa...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested On Comal County Warrant
Sulphur Springs, TX – July 14, 2020 – A 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested on a Comal County warrant Monday. Munsel Jamel Calhoun, 28 Sulphur Springs Police Office Sean Hoffman responded to a call for service in the 1400 block of East Industrial Drive. Upon arrival, Hoffman observed Munsel Jamel Calhoun in the room he was dispatched to. A records check showed the warrant, resulting in Calhoun’s arrest at...
Genealogical Society Lock-In Cancelled
The Genealogy Lock-In originally scheduled for Saturday, July 18th has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dinner Bell Menu for July 15, 2020
Meal distribution is still under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus. Grab and Go starts after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. CITY NATIONAL BANK is the Community Partner. MENU Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping Roasted Summer Squash Marinated Tomato Salad Watermelon, Blueberries and Feta (our country’s colors–red, white and blue) DINNER BELL cares about the people of...
Fall Transplants by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas If you haven’t already done so, this is the time to begin sowing seeds for fall transplants. According to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension by starting now, you can have pansies, calendulas, Johnny-jump-ups, flowering cabbage, lettuce and othe cool season transplants ready to plant in the garden in September or...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 07/06/2020 – 07/12/2020
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 27 citations and 28 warnings during this reporting period. Arrests: Weathers, Bobee, 20 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 07/11/2020 on for Terroristic Threat of Family/Household. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 129 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations:
