Sulphur Springs High School BPA Members Competed at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference
January 29, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Business Professional of America (BPA) members competed Monday at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference held at Vangaurd High School in Mesquite, Texas. Twenty-six students placed in their respective events with 18 students qualifying for the State Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi. Here are the results (Q- qualifying, A- state alternate) Payroll Accounting:Holden Moss 1st Q...
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Iran Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, condemned last night’s Iranian drone attack that left multiple U.S. soldiers dead and dozens injured. Sen. Cruz said, “Heidi and I are praying for the families of the American warriors who were killed this weekend, and for the speedy and full recovery of the dozens who were injured. “Joe Biden and Biden administration officials made a...
Tuesday Special Election Polling Places
January 29, 2024 – The District 2 Special Runoff Election will be held Tuesday January 30th, 2024. Polling locations will be in familiar places across Hopkins County. Registered voters can vote at ANY location. Bring your approved ID. Here is the list. Precinct 1 Lutheran Church | 1000 Texas Street | Sulphur Springs, TX | (Front Foyer) Precinct 2A H.W. Grays Building Community Center | 413 Beckham Street | Sulphur Springs, TX [...
Sample Ballot for Tuesday Looks Easy Enough
January 29, 2024 – The sample ballot for the Special Runoff Election House District 2 looks simple enough. With only two candidates running for one seat it will probably take longer to find a place to park and find your id than to make your choice. But dont let then keep you from voting. Every election is important. Consider this: Voting gives the ability for people to express their opinions about the government. The power lies...
Kenneth Maynard Ritz
Funeral services for Kenneth Maynard Ritz, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Willie Taylor officiating. Pallbearers will be Triston Crook, Jonathon Crook, Christian Young, Antwone Young, Danny Clayton, and Daniel Romans. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryan Vaughn, Lawson Crook, and nephews. A visitation will be held one hour prior to...
SSISD School Board Election for May 4, 2024
School Board Election will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 Two at-large positions currently held by Jason Dietze and Kerry Wright will be up for election. If you are considering running for the board… Click here for the official application Eligibility QualificationsPolicy BBA(LEGAL) Application Process Candidates must complete an application and Form CTA (Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer) Candidate filing period to file...
Christie Fyke
The funeral service for Christie Fyke, age 51, of Cumby, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Norman Carson officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Cory Bowen, Joey Gammons, David Fyke, Richard Pennington, Garrett Jackson, and Jeremy Burton. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Christie Fyke passed away on January 25, 2024,...
Paris District Road Report for week of January 29, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 29, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Tommy And Brenda Sue Williams
Tommy And Brenda Williams ObituaryA Visitation for Tommy Charles Williams, age, 83, and Brenda Sue Williams, age 82 of Sulphur Springs will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Tommy passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 in Greenville, TX and Brenda passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Sulphur Springs. Tommy was born on March 13, 1940 in Mesquite, TX the son of Herman and Maude...
Junteenth Pageant Registrations Underway
“Reflections of Me’ Junteenth Pageant registration is currently under way through May 1st, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. There are two registration packages available. The “All In” package and the “Participant” package. Registration is open for girls age 2 to 18 years old. For more information, please contact Melony at 217-775-2219. Junteenth 2024 sign ups
