WannaGOFast Again??
The WannaGoFast folks are coming back to the long runway at the Sulphur Springs Airport on November 11th & 12th, 2016. This is the same wildly popular event that was held last year in November. As before, spectators will not have to buy tickets in advance and can buy a two-day discounted ticket at the gate or just choose a single day ticket. Last year, spectators on Saturday witnessed a Lamborghini Huracan race down the track...
Two Arrested for Burglary of a Habitation as They Exited House
September 8, 2016 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two women Wednesday night as they exited a residence they had entered through a back window. The owner of the residence called the county reporting someone in their house. When officers arrived they found a 2005 Chevrolet pickup parked behind the residence and the back window to the house open. Exiting the house were Misti Michelle Watson, 42, and Lillie Faye...
2016 Cotton Harvest Festival, formerly Chiggerfest!
Delta County Chamber of Commerce President Kathy Houchins and Vice President Cindy Roller explained the name change (formerly Chiggerfest) and other features of this year’s Delta County celebration, the “Cotton Harvest Festival”, coming up Saturday October 8, 2016! Find out more at deltacounty.org.
Shadow Ranch 5K Ranch Obstacle Run Sept. 24
Want to visit Shadow Ranch? If you don’t know where it is, here’s some easy directions……from Sulphur Springs, travel Highway 11 East just past the Martin Springs area and watch for the right (south) turn onto CR 2321. Travel this county road for about a quarter of a mile and turn in left at the blue Shadow Ranch sign. You’ll follow a long curving drive back to the barn area.
Wildcats’ Football Prepares for Paris Speed
The Wildcats’ football staff is in agreement that Paris is a speedy team. At his weekly media gathering Wednesday morning, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens mentioned the fast Paris team and emphasized their quarterback, a running back, a wide receiver and some talented guys on defense. He said their technique is not where it needs to be because it’s early in the season but he added their athleticism makes up for a lot of...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s September Report
Tuesday night, September 6, City Manager Marc Maxwell reported to the city council: STREETS, WATER AND SEWER – Water and sewer improvements on Bill Bradford Road are completed. Atmos completed the replacement of the gas main. The curb & gutter and street will be replaced next by a contractor. DAVIS/TOMLINSON PARKING LOT – This project has been on hold for a couple of weeks while the Capital Construction crew has been...
Community Outreach Lunch and Food Pantry Open September 10th, 2016
At the Church of Christ located on 154 MLK Jr. Dr. in Sulphur Springs, Texas a free lunch will be served on September 10th, 2016 from 11 am to 1 pm. The food pantry will also be open as well. The event is scheduled to reoccur on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Lunch Ministry and Food Pantry Coordinators are Brother Delante Jackson, Elder Danny Hynson, Elder Fred Weeks, Sister Sequita Mosley, Katie Robinson, Sister Bettye Harrison,...
Lights of Life Half Marathon Registration Underway
The 2016-2017 Lights of Life Campaign is hosting the 3nd Annual Half Marathon benefiting the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. The official US Track & Field Certified Half Marathon is the only half marathon in Hopkins County, and is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2016, 7:30a.m. – 12 noon. The course will be repeated twice and will start and finish on Celebration Plaza. “Our goal is to encourage out of town visitors to...
PJC Drama Department Announces Fall Productions
Paris Junior College Department of Drama announces is fall play production schedule that includes a year-ending Christmas classic.”Our students can’t wait to see audience reactions to this year’s productions,” said Drama Instructor Will Walker. “We’re very excited about the new season.” The first show of the new season, “The Giver,” is a modern classic adapted for the stage by Eric Coble and...
