James (Jim) Taylor Simmons
James (Jim) Taylor Simmons was released from this earth to go home on May 13, 2019. Jim was born on December 18, 1940 in Avinger Texas and died on May 13, 2019 sitting in his favorite chair next to the picture window that looks out on Lake Fork. There was never any doubt in the minds of those who knew him that he was a Texan. The loves of his life in order were his God, his country, his wife and family, and then fishing and hunting;...
Kelly Tomlinson
Kelly Tomlinson was born to Milton and Sarah Tomlinson on July 20, 1970. He was raised in Robert Lee, Texas and later moved to Sulphur Springs where he met the love of his life, Kimberley Massey, and they became husband and wife on June 15, 1991. It was in East Texas where they planted their roots and began to raise their family, daughter, Kara Gentry and son, Kaden. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and playing sports with...
Hearts of Life Presents Sophie For Adoption
Hearts of Life – Sophie Sophie is still searching for her forever home! Sophie is a mature yet high energy girl! She can be a complete goofball but also loves to be at your side. She walks well on the leash and would make an excellent running partner! Her adoption fee is $100.00. If you’re interested in this sweet girl, please call or text us at 903-439-5019, email [email protected], find us on Facebook...
Local Author Don Brown’s “Experiences of a Lifetime” Book Signings This Week
Author Donald J. Brown After retirement as Vice President of Ben-Tex Pharmaceuticals in Houston, Don Brown and his wife Nora moved to Sulphur Springs in the early 1990’s. This move followed a lifetime of ministry and world travels and put them closer to their two children and grandchildren. Then in 2017, following the passing of his wife and 68-year prayer partner, Don decided to put their many interesting experiences into book...
Raffle to Fund Ms. Hopkins County Senior Trip to State Pageant this Summer! Tickets at Seniors Center
from: Karon Weatherman, Director of Sulphur Springs Sr Citizens Center We have a project going to raise money for the 2019 Ms Hopkins County Senior Pageant Winner to help pay for her expenses at the State Pageant. We are selling 50/50 Raffle Tickets for $ 1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. You can purchase your Raffle Tickets at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center or from any of the 10 Contestants. I will list them on the bottom of this...
SSISD Trustees Recognize 2 Community Supporters, Top Students; Approve Copier, Region 8 ESC Contracts
A budget calendar, recognition of two community supporters, a copier contract, contract with Region VIII Education Service Center and Spanish language arts and reading instructional materials for kindergarten through fifth grades are among the items addressed at the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting this week. Community Supporters Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Michael Lamb presents TASB...
Registration For SSISD Dual Language Enrichment Program Ends Friday
Duel Language Enrichment Program students from Travis Primary School perform songs they learned in class during Monday’s Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees meeting. Registration for next year’s kindergartners in Sulphur Springs Independent School District’s Two-Way Dual Language Enrichment Program is ongoing through Friday, May 17. The enrichment program is designed to teach children a second language in a natural...
SSISD Opts For Buses Without Seat Belts Due to Budget Constraints
Sulphur Springs Independent School District moving forward will purchase school buses without seat belts for general bus routes, district trustees decided this week. Pre-kindergarten and Head Start buses will still have the safety devices required by law, but all other new buses will not have seat belts for students.Superintendent Michael Lamb cited budget constraints as the prime reason for his recommendation of buses without seat...
