Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center 2024 Olympics to Take Place September 13th
September 5, 2024 – The 2024 Senior Olympics will take place at the new Senior Activity Center, located at 301 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs, Texas. The fierce competition begins Friday, September 13th, 2024, at 11:00am. If you plan to compete you must RSVP by calling 903-558-1211. The first 100 people to sign up get a free tee shirt. A free lunch will be served. Some of the exciting competitions include axe throwing, darts,...
CHRISTUS Health Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Sulphur Springs Hospital, Announces Expansion
September 5, 2024 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health celebrated the 75th anniversary of Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs on Thursday with a ceremony and announcement of a $25 million hospital expansion. The hospital, in partnership with the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation and community partners, is investing in a two-phase hospital expansion, which includes adding nearly 8,000 square feet to the surgical...
Chamber Connection – September 4, 2024
By Butch Burney Do you want to get your company’s name in front of 7,000 people, and help promote the largest single-day annual event in Hopkins County? If so, there are still a handful of sponsorships available for the 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest on Oct. 26. With your sponsorship, we will put your banner up at Buford Park, announce your company’s name from the stage as well as signs/banners with sponsors’ names on them....
City Managers Report September 3rd 2024
CLAIMS – We did not have any worker’s compensation claims or liability claims in August.We submitted a claim to TML for vehicle damage resulting from a minor accident involving 2 fleet vehicles. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We have been awarded the $250,000 grant to help pay for the comprehensive plan, and the grant contract is signed. Staff is preparing a request for qualifications to distribute to planning firms in September. HOLIDAY DRIVE...
Dinner Bell for September 11, 2024
The history of Guaranty Bank & Trust encompasses over 110 years; through wars, an economic depression, the financial crisis, and a world-wide pandemic. Success has been achieved by providing communities it serves with a bank that believes in investing in people; not just credit scores; succeeding with the community for its growth as well as the banks’ growth. All employees are encouraged to make a positive impact in the...
Dial Study Club to put on Homecoming Parade September 9th
September 5, 2024 – The Dial Study Club of Sulphur Springs will host a Homecoming Parade for the Wildcats on Monday, September 9th, 2024. The parade is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm. Come on out and show off your true Sulphur Springs Wildcat Colors and cheer on the battling blue! Dial Study Club Homecoming Parade
Funding Opportunities Available to East Texas Landowners for Prescribed Burning
September 5, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service is offering more than $800,000 in grants to help East Texas landowners offset the cost of prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risks and restore ecosystems. The grant application is now available for eligible landowners conducting prescribed burns on their property by certified and insured prescribed burn managers. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30. Eligible...
Troy Conrad Garrett
Funeral Service for Troy Conrad Garrett will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Clark and Bro. Steve Cook officiating. Joe Robinson, Kevin Roed, James Crisamore, James Ross, Mike Nunnallee, and Cliff Barter will be serving as pallbearers. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Troy passed away on September...
Shelia Gean Hall
Shelia Gean Hall began her earthly journey May 9, 1959, and departed to receive her wings September 2, 2024. Ms. Hall was born in Mount Vernon, TX to Cleo Criddler and Mary Joe Hall as the youngest of 8 siblings. She completed years of high school at Mount Vernon High School. She served others over the years by working in retail and being a caregiver in nursing homes and as well as private homes. She was a member at Mount Zion...
Progreso CBP Officers Arrest Two Men Accused of Engaging in Sex Crimes With Minors
September 4, 2024 – DONNA, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Progreso Port of Entry apprehended two men wanted in Hidalgo County on two separate felony outstanding warrants for sex-related offenses involving minors. “Day after day, CBP officers work diligently to help make our communities safe. They remain vigilant and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to make arrests of this...
