Early Voting Begins in Primary Runoff; 170 Ballots Cast on First Day
Early vote for the first day of the Primary Runoff Monday, May 14, 163 Republican and seven (7) Democrats cast ballots. A number of ballot by mail have also been sent out to those over 65 years of age who made the request, according to Hopkins County Clerk Debbie Shirley. Early voting in the Primary Runoff Election continues 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day through Friday, May 18th. Early voting takes place at the Justice of the Peace...
Steven Proctor Retires and Other End of School Year Personnel Changes in SSISD
During Tuesday night’s School Board meeting, personnel changes were approved. As the school year ends, several changes will be made. One of those changes that ends an era of dedicated service is the retirement of Steve Proctor. Mr. Proctor has been a director in the Sulphur Springs ISD band program 33 years and has been in education for 39 years. Approved personnel changes include: Retirement Steven...
Tuesday Forecast
30% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 87; Low: 69; Wind: South, southwest 5-10 mph, becoming west in afternoon, and east, southeast in the evening
County Commissioners Approve Exception to Plat Requirements; Appoint Bartley to Water Planning Group
Hopkins County Commissioners Court heard a report on county use and services at the Sulphur Springs Public Library, approved the appointment of Wade Bartley to the North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group, and approved an amendment to the Hopkins County Platting Procedures and Subdivision Regulations. Exceptions to plat requirements include: An owner of a tract of land located outside the limits of a municipality who divides the...
Dinner Bell Menu For May 16th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU May 16, 2018 Community Partner The Presbyterian Church Menu: Herb Crusted Pork Loin Roast Rice Pilaf Bacon Infused Green Beans Garden Salad Hot Rolls and Butter Assorted Cookies Gelatin with Pears (no sugar added dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Coach Talk: Final Word on Wildcat Baseball, Lady Cat Softball; Taylor at State Track Meet
Hammack on Wildcats’ Season Ending Loss Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack expressed disappointment with his team’s Area loss to Prosper on Friday and Saturday. The Eagles won Friday, 7-4 at Rockwall and 9-6 Saturday at Rockwall. Coach Hammack said he felt going in the Wildcats could win the series. He said they matched up well with Prosper and competed hard. With the Prom Saturday night, Coach Hammack said his players...
Marine Corp League Lowers Flags to Half Staff in tribute to Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week
The Hopkins County Detachment of the Marine Corps League will pay tribute to Peace Officers Memorial Day on Tuesday May 15th at the Veterans Memorial in Sulphur Springs. Service Flags will be lowered to half Staff at 8 a.m. followed by the Policeman’s Prayer. Then the large U.S. Flag in the center of the plaza will be lowered as taps is played. Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States...
Lonzetta “Piggy” Chisom
Lonzetta “Piggy” Chisom 57, died May 11, 2018. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 3869 Farm Road 2297, Sulphur Springs, TX. Visitation is Friday, 10 am – 6 pm at Grace and Mercy Funeral and Cremation 1706 Walnut St, Greenville, TX.
