Hope and John Mark Discuss New Titles at the Library on this Second Cup of Coffee
When Sulphur Springs Public Library Director Hope Cain sat down with John Mark last on A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, the two discussed new books at the Sulphur Springs Public Library. They also talked about some upcoming titles. Give it a view and see what’s new at your Sulphur Springs Public Library. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Dinner Bell for June 19th, 2024
The Lions Club was organized in Sulphur Springs in 1937. Since early 2000 it has sponsored the FAMOUS CHRISTMAS PARADE of LIGHTS, the seventeenth one on December 1, 2023. It is part of an international service club known for fighting blindness. Locally the club provides vision screening and corrective glasses (if needed) for those students financially unable to cover those costs. The Lions Club has been a Community Partner a number of...
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Locations in Tyler, Sulphur Springs Earn Coveted National Accreditation for Maternal-Fetal Care
(TYLER, Texas) – The maternal-fetal medicine program at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Sulphur Springs has earned accreditation, and the program’s Tyler location has earned accreditation from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) for excellence in patient care and imaging. To earn reaccreditation, the clinic underwent a thorough, seven-month assessment, which included the evaluation and qualifications of physicians and...
No. 1 on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List Arrested
June 13, 2024 AUSTIN – Just more than a week after Governor Greg Abbott launched Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has captured the No. 1 most wanted fugitive from that list. Victor Hugo Chox Gonzalez, 38, who was wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact, was taken into custody in Fort Worth earlier today...
Luka Brena
Funeral service for Luka Cristian Brena will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Baby Luka passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Luka is survived by his parents, Cristian and Alma Brena; parental grandparents, Guadalupe and Octavia Brena;...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Statewide Deer Carcass Disposal Regulations
June 13, 2024 – AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved statewide deer carcass disposal regulations during its May meeting in an effort to reduce the risk of transmission of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) across the state. For most hunters, these new regulations do not change how they currently care for their deer after harvest. “Proper disposal of all potentially infectious material is critical for reducing the...
Managing Pond Weeds by Mario Villarino
June 13, 2024 – Managing pond weeds effectively is crucial for maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems, especially in agricultural contexts like those overseen by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Effective pond weed management involves a combination of preventive, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods. Preventive Measures: The first step in pond weed management is prevention. This includes minimizing nutrient runoff into...
Putt-Putt With Pops on Friday at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Activity Center
June 12, 2024 – The SSSCAC is celebrating Fathers Day 2024 with pie and putt-putt golf. It’s all happening on Friday June 14 starting at 11 AM. There will be games and coffee. Bring the grandkids too. The activity center is located at 301 Oak Ave in Sulphur Springs. (The old location on MLK is closed.)
ERCOT Begins Warnings Early For Summer Power Issues
June 12, 2024 – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is warning Texans about possible rolling blackouts this summer. The state’s power grid operator projects demand will get close to the available supply and could force outages to protect the whole grid. In a report released this past Friday, ERCOT said there’s up to a 16% chance of an Energy Emergency Alert at some point in August. There’s also a 12% chance Texans will...
UIL Changes Playoff Structure for Some Sports for Upcoming Academic Year
June 12, 2024 – Some high school sports in Texas will have split divisions in the playoffs starting next school year to match the current structure for the 6A football playoffs and championship. The University Interscholastic League’s Legislative Council approved the change Tuesday to use enrollment to split the playoffs for five sports. It will go into effect Aug. 1 and will not affect district alignments. This applies to 2A-6A...
