PJC-Sulphur Springs Hosts Blood Drive Tuesday
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center student and Blend Club member Ezzy Diaz catches up on some reading as she donated to the blood drive held Tuesday on campus. The event was sponsored by the Blend Club and and donations were collected by Carter Bloodcare.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Memory of Senator John McCain
President Donald Trump has ordered all U S Flags to be flow at half-staff in memory of Senator John McCain. In his order, the President stated: “As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator John Sidney McCain III, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the...
Floyd Evertt Spears
A visitation for Floyd Evertt Spears, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Floyd passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. He was born on August 4, 1928 in Earle, Arkansas, the son of Enoch and Maude Pugh Spears. Floyd served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. He later worked as an...
“Fruit of the Spirit” Awards Banquet Will Feature Cowboys Hall of Fame Everson Walls
Based on a sincere desire to honor God’s work in the community, the Fruit of the Spirit Awards was created in 2016 by C.J. Duffey, founder and pastor of Colorblind Ministries. This year’s third-annual event returns to the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria and will feature a banquet-style meal, awards ceremony and an address by special guest speaker Everson Walls, former Dallas Cowboys Superbowl Champion and Hall of...
MADD Encourages Designated Driver or Call for a Ride During Labor Day Holiday
Mothers Against Drunk Driving remind all to designate a driver or make arrangements for transportation if you plan to consume alcohol during the Labor Day holiday. MADD wants people to pause before they drink and have a plan in place that does not include driving. MADD encourages the public to 1) designate a non-drinking driver before the party begins; 2) use Uber or Lyft to travel to and from the event or call for a ride home and...
Hunt County Man Arrested for Firing Weapon at Home in Hopkins County
A Hunt County man, Jalen Ryan Crockett, 23, is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm. Crockett was arrested in Hunt County on a Hopkins County warrant following an investigation into a drive by shooting that occurred as an act of retaliation based on a domestic disagreement. Crockett fired a weapon striking a house in which there were occupants. Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Corley Weatherford...
Jerry Don Putman
Jerry Don Putman, age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 25 2018 in Irving, Texas, after a well fought battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on July 14, 1944 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to parents Olvies Putman and Maurine Estelle Hatchett. Jerry graduated from Como High School in 1962. He then attended East Texas State University in Commerce, TX. Jerry began his career in the optical industry working for Southern...
SSISD Sets Early Release August 31st
All students and staff in the Sulphur Springs ISD will be released an hour early on Friday, August 31st. Buses will also run one hour ahead of their regular schedule. SSISD asks that adjustment be made to family schedules for the afternoon of Friday, August 31, 2018.
Giveback Day for Walk Like Madd is Tuesday August 28 at Bodacious BBQ
Bodacious BBQ at 1228 South Broadway in Sulphur Springs is proud to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and will donate a portion of their Tuesday August 28, 2018 total sales to a Walk Like Madd local event. Hours for the August 28 Giveback Event at Bodacious are from 10am til 8:30pm, dine in only. In September, Giveback Proceeds will be donated to the annual fundraising walk to be held on the evening of September 29 at Shannon...
